257- Cracking the Code: How Raj Madan Broke Barriers from India to Global Pharma

Raj Madan

Raj Madan is an accomplished technology leader spearheading digital innovation and transformation at global companies like L’Oreal, Novartis, and GSK. He currently serves as SVP and Chief Digital and Information Technology Officer at Arcutis Biotherapeutics, a biotech startup. Raj holds an MBA and a Master’s in Computer Science focused on AI and machine learning. He thrives on uniting cross-functional teams to reimagine business processes and systems leveraging emerging tech. Raj is skilled at guiding data-driven solutions and fostering cultures of experimentation that drive value.

Cracking the Code: How Raj Madan Broke Barriers from India to Global Pharma

Get ready as host Phil Howard sits down with digital dynamo Raj Madan. Raj spills his secrets on leading IT and digital transformation. Learn how he’s challenged the status quo through experimentation and harnessed data for smarter decisions. Hear how Raj has confronted roadblocks head-on with resilience and empathy. He shares wisdom on nurturing talent, managing risk and building cultures of innovation. Grab some coffee and lean in as Phil picks Raj’s brain in this down-to-earth exchange.

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Introducing Raj Madan, Chief Digital and Information Technology Officer [00:00:01]

The Importance of Family and Education [00:09:36]

The Journey to College and Choosing Engineering [00:12:33]

From Engineering to MBA and Changing Industries [00:14:55]

Importance of Living a Purposeful Life [00:20:05]

Clash of Cultures: L’Oreal vs. Novartis [00:22:52]

Embracing Experimentation: Learning from Failures [00:23:36]

Embracing Failure as a Learning Experience [00:25:00]

Learning from Failure and Cultural Differences [00:27:03]

Transitioning from a large organization to a small one [00:28:13]

Importance of Being Data-Driven in IT Operations [00:34:22]

Starting with the problem and data definition [00:45:43]

Raj Madan

Cracking the Code: How Raj Madan Broke Barriers from India to Global Pharma

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