Anuj Piplani

Anuj Piplani

Crafting Stories & Strategies | Manager at Novartis | Ex-Product AMEX| CFA Level 2 | BITS PILANI Alumnus

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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From the classrooms of BITS Pilani, one of India’s premier institutes, I embarked on a journey that took me far beyond the realms of electronics and instrumentation. As a student, I realized early on that my true calling lay not just in engineering but in the dynamic world of finance, a natural inclination given my business family background. This insight led me to pursue a minor in Finance, and an internship at Credit Suisse, one of the world’s largest investment banks, provided me with invaluable hands-on experience. Meanwhile, I tackled and cleared two levels of the CFA, setting a strong foundation for my future in finance.

Upon completing my engineering degree, I transitioned into the world of pharma consulting with ZS Associates and Novartis. Here, I had the opportunity to contribute to high-impact consulting projects, applying analytical skills to solve complex business problems in the pharmaceutical sector. This role honed my strategic thinking and client management abilities, preparing me for future challenges.

Driven by a desire to explore product management, I joined American Express. As a Product Manager, I immersed myself in developing and managing innovative products, blending customer insights with strategic vision to drive growth and deliver exceptional value. This role allowed me to harness creativity and data-driven decision-making to enhance customer experiences. I also completed PRODUCT MANAGEMENT Certification from ISB to understand the nitty gritty aspects of product management.

Most recently, my passion for data led me to Novartis, where I took on the role of Analytical Manager in Data Governance. In this position, I am at the forefront of managing data integrity and ensuring robust governance practices, essential in today's data-centric world.

My diverse experiences across engineering, finance, consulting, product management, and data governance have shaped me into a versatile professional. As someone who has explored multiple domains, I believe that being a "jack of all trades" allows me to weave rich stories and provide unique insights drawn from a wide array of experiences. This diverse journey not only broadens my perspective but also equips me with a wealth of knowledge to share and leverage in any professional setting.

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Experience

  • Novartis Graphic

    Manager Product Planning and Design

    Novartis

    - Present 1 year 1 month

  • American Express Graphic

    Product Manager

    American Express

    - 1 year 11 months

    Gurugram, Haryana, India

    𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Led new feature development through all stages of the product lifecycle, applying agile methodologies to deliver incremental value and drive continuous improvement.

    𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Analyzed product interactions within business processes and from the end-user perspective to ensure alignment with business goals and user needs.

    𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Partnered with development…

    𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Led new feature development through all stages of the product lifecycle, applying agile methodologies to deliver incremental value and drive continuous improvement.

    𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Analyzed product interactions within business processes and from the end-user perspective to ensure alignment with business goals and user needs.

    𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Partnered with development teams throughout the development cycle to ensure features met business objectives. Conducted build versus buy analyses to evaluate technical options.

    𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Validated projects post-deployment to ensure they fulfilled operational and business requirements. Managed maintenance and problem resolution as necessary.

    𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻: Acted as a bridge between product development, reporting, training, and business stakeholders to facilitate clear communication and ensure project success.

    𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: Provided visibility into the status of upcoming improvements to stakeholders. Monitored and tracked product feedback to prioritize development projects effectively.

    𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆: Championed the product by establishing and nurturing effective relationships with key partners to drive engagement and support.

  • Novartis

    Novartis

    2 years 10 months

    • Novartis Graphic

      Senior Business Analyst

      Novartis

      - 9 months

      Hyderabad, Telangana, India

      • Successfully deputed in France to work with France Sandoz for evaluating various KPIs to help clients identify the key drivers of brand success and develop recommendations to create a success pull-through in other areas
      • Assisted European clients in devising strategies for Product Launch and Sales Force Effectiveness
      • Analyzed and processing complex data sets using advanced querying, visualization & analytics tools
      • Evaluated various KPIs to help clients identify the key drivers…

      • Successfully deputed in France to work with France Sandoz for evaluating various KPIs to help clients identify the key drivers of brand success and develop recommendations to create a success pull-through in other areas
      • Assisted European clients in devising strategies for Product Launch and Sales Force Effectiveness
      • Analyzed and processing complex data sets using advanced querying, visualization & analytics tools
      • Evaluated various KPIs to help clients identify the key drivers of brand success and developing recommendations to create a success pull-through in other areas
      • Performed on next generation global initiatives such as "Fit for Future Incentives" to incorporate guidelines for future incentives

    • Novartis Graphic

      Business Analyst

      Novartis

      - 2 years 1 month

      Hyderabad, Telangana, India

      • Built a Qlik based dashboard for Activity based reporting using SFE KPIs
      • Analyzing and processing complex data sets using advanced querying, visualization & analytics tools
      • Created reports in QlikSense, Excel and Powerpoint focusing on insights across Sales Force Promotion Impact, Market Access, Speaker Program
      • Designing incentive compensation plans based on brand strategies for Swiss Customer

  • Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) Graphic

    Delegate

    Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR)

    - 1 month

    The Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) is a student-led not-for-profit organization associated with the Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences. HPAIR currently holds annual conferences that bring together international students and eminent individuals in the fields of academia, politics and business

  • Jagriti Yatra Graphic

    Yatri

    Jagriti Yatra

    - 2 months

    Jagriti Yatra is a 15-day, 8000-km entrepreneurship train journey to inspire youth to become entrepreneurs

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    Business Associate

    ZS

    - 1 year 8 months

    Pune Area, India

    •Performed various operations as well as strategy projects including Quota Setting, Territory Alignment and Incentive Compensation Plan Design among others for US based pharmaceutical clients
    • Functioned extensively on Incentive Compensation and Prescriber level reporting for pharma clients using Javelin system
    • Supported US based pharma client with field force activity analysis and reporting
    • Designed various valuation methodologies and performed customer segmentation to…

    •Performed various operations as well as strategy projects including Quota Setting, Territory Alignment and Incentive Compensation Plan Design among others for US based pharmaceutical clients
    • Functioned extensively on Incentive Compensation and Prescriber level reporting for pharma clients using Javelin system
    • Supported US based pharma client with field force activity analysis and reporting
    • Designed various valuation methodologies and performed customer segmentation to identify the most valuable customers to improve short term and long term targeting

  • Credit Suisse Graphic

    Intern

    Credit Suisse

    - 7 months

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

    Tracked the price movements of US based equities and its impact on the VaR of the
    Portfolio using Historical Models and Extreme Moves Calculation

  • NTPC Limited Graphic

    Intern

    NTPC Limited

    - 2 months

    New Delhi Area, India

Education

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Test Scores

  • GMAT

    Score: 770/800

  • CAT’19

    Score: 99.76%ile

  • CAT’18

    Score: 99.44%ile

  • CAT’17

    Score: 99.08%ile

  • BITSAT

    Score: 308/450

  • JEE MAINS

    Score: 256/360

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