Gartner Expert

Animesh Gandhi

VP Analyst

As a Vice President Analyst on the Gartner healthcare and life science industry research team, Animesh Gandhi supports healthcare and life science executives. He helps in developing business and technology strategies to advance innovation, growth, and digital transformation in a changing business environment. Mr. Gandhi leads the healthcare and life science cross-industry research agenda focused on industry dynamics, digital transformation, data and analytics, consumer engagement, and care value. His life science focused research agenda, which includes digital therapeutics, commercial operations, and advanced analytics and AI, also covers vertical life science areas. These areas specifically include sales and marketing enablement, customer relationship management, campaign management, launch planning, market access, patient engagement, commercial compliance, real-world data and evidence, revenue management, and related technologies for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices organizations.

Previous experience

Mr. Gandhi has over 25 years of experience in the life science industry, specializing in commercial operations, digital health, and advanced analytics. He has been successful both within and consulting to the life sciences industry, working at the intersection of business and technology. He possesses a deep understanding of life science organizations commercial business models and sources of competitive advantage. Prior to joining Gartner, he led commercial business technology at Otsuka Pharmaceuticals. There, he successfully created and executed strategic technology plans for multiple product launches. His efforts modernized the organization's commercial capabilities and centralized information access, thereby driving a competitive advantage. Previously, he led an analytics and technology consultancy practice focused on delivering transformation projects for global life science organizations.

Professional background

Alliance Life Sciences, Vice President, Commercial Analytics and Insights, 3 years

MarketRx, Director, Product Management, 2 years

Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, Sr. Director, Information Technology, 5 years

Areas of coverage
  • Healthcare Provider, Payer and Life Science Industries Ecosystem

  • Life Sciences Industry Technology Insights

Education

B.S., Computer Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology

M.S., Computer Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Commercial IT Strategy and Execution in Life Sciences

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Digital Health Development and Commercialization

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Brand Marketing, Launch Planning, and Market Access Execution in Life Sciences

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Data Management and Analytics in Commercial Life Sciences

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Sales Force Enablement and Operations in Life Sciences