Sai Jasti is Head of Data Science and AI for Pharma R&D. In this capacity, Sai is responsible for driving Digital, Data and Analytics for Pharma R&D. He is passionate about helping scientists discover transformative medicines faster and driving innovation using Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence. His team is responsible to make data science & digital technologies an integral part of Bayer R&D’s DNA including data-driven decision making and effective and efficient use of data. Establish and/or grow Data Sciences in the different PH R&D functions as a business-critical capability.

Prior to joining Bayer, Sai was Chief Data and Analytics officer for Global Vaccines at GSK. Sai was responsible for data and analytics capabilities across R&D, Commercial, and Manufacturing globally. Prior to GSK, Sai was at AstraZeneca where he was leading global functions driving data and analytics transformation globally leveraging big data.

Sai also led several strategy & operations initiatives for fortune 500 companies when he was working at leading global management consulting firms. Sai is insightful, analytical, and resourceful leader that leverages a unique blend of science, business, technology, and consulting expertise to deliver innovative solutions to the most challenging business problems