In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Imran Mian interviews Nitesh Soni, Global AI Solutions Leader at Sanofi. Nitesh sketches the diverse scope of his role as a data science practitioner, and how it enables him to navigate machine learning and AI in driving pharmaceuticals. He also talks about the significance of building a diverse team to meet consumer requirements on a global scale, ensuring that cultural sensitivities are not relegated to the background.

While talking about Sanofi’s mindset of collaboration for the ultimate good of the customers, Nitesh also sheds light on the role of AI integration in pharma, which includes automation of drug-developing processes, optimizing yields, strengthening supply chains, and facilitating marketing. Personalized and transformative solutions for healthcare professionals also make the list.

Nitesh offers advice to those looking to switch from academia to the private sector, suggesting that picking a mentor, embarking on a skill discovery endeavour, and building the necessary niche-specific skills goes a long way. He sheds light on the innovative AI-specific trends that will potentially alter the pharmaceutical world in the days to come, and believes that the future is AI, provided we navigate it with a positive mindset.

Key Highlights:
- A diverse team can better help navigate consumer requirements
- Keeping cultural sensitivities in view drives global collaboration
- AI integration in pharma is as beneficial as other sectors
- Discovering and developing skills can go a long way in the private sector
- The future is AI, if navigated with a positive mindset

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