Hi, my name is Sumehra Premji. I empower Healthcare companies to unlock value through transformative technology solutions.
I’m based in Zurich and spent my formative years in Mumbai and Atlanta.
After graduating from Emory University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology, I spent a few years doing translational research in Ophthalmology and working as a Software Engineer. Over time, I became more fascinated with the intersection of Healthcare and Technology.
Research Specialist @ Emory University School of Medicine (2006-2007)
• Co-authored 4 peer-reviewed abstracts presented in the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology conference (2008)
• Researched the use of gene therapy and bile acids for the treatment of blindness-inducing genetic disorders at the Emory Eye Center
Software Engineer @ Stanley Associates (2007-2009)
• Developed 3% of software for 6 weapons locating radars used by the United States Army
Through my early career as a scientist and engineer, I realized my passion for problem solving and process optimization; therefore, I decided to pursue a career in management consulting. I started my MBA at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, where I focused on Operations and Strategy, while interning at General Electric.
IMLP Intern @ General Electric (GE Power) (2009-2010)
• Part of the “Information Management Leadership Program”
After completing my MBA, I spent 10 years in management and technology consulting, with Infosys Lodestone and IBM, where I led large-scale business-led IT transformations across the value chain for major Life Sciences companies.
Senior Associate @ Infosys Consulting (2010-2013)
• Member of Retail, CPG, Logistics, and Life Sciences practice
• Specializing in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Retail Pharmacy / PBM, and Medical Device firms
• Consulted for 2 of top 5 Pharmaceutical firms, by revenue
• Member of Enterprise Digital practice
• Specializing in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device firms
• Consulted for 3 of top 15 Pharmaceutical firms, by revenue
Principal Consultant @ Infosys Lodestone (2013-2016)
Senior Manager & Account Partner @ IBM Consulting (2016-2020)
• Account Partner for a Top 5 Pharmaceutical Client
• Providing Consulting Services in Advanced Analytics, AI & Digital
• Specializing in Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences Industries
• Member of Watson Health Consulting practice
After 10 years of working as an external consultant, I realized that there is no better way to learn about an industry than from within; therefore, I decided to leave consulting and join Novartis as a Digital Strategy Director within R&D, where I supported 11 drug product teams in developing their data science and digital strategy.
Director, Digital Strategy @ Novartis (2020-2023)
• Developed the Data & Digital Asset Strategy (DDAS) for pharmaceutical products under development
• Member of the Strategy Program and Portfolio Operations (SPPO) team within the Global Drug Development (GDD) organization
I joined BCG, returning to my roots in consulting, to expand my reach and impact. There, I consulted for Healthcare firms on how to best leverage technology to solve some of the most pressing problems faced by the industry.
Principal @ BCG Platinion, Boston Consulting Group (2023 - 2024)
• Healthcare Squad Leader for BCG Platinion Switzerland
• Member of Technology & Digital Advantage (TDA) practice
Today, I work for Novo Nordisk, where I support the Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Safety functions in their Digital Transformation.
Senior Director, Digital Transformation @ Novo Nordisk (2024 - present)
• Supporting the Digital Transformation of IO (International Operations) CMR (Clinical, Medical, Regulatory)
• Member of the Digital Transformation Leadership Team (DTLT) within the Development Organization and the IO CMR Strategy Office