Speaker profile

Raja Shankar

Vice President, Machine Learning, AI & Technology Solutions
IQVIA

Raja is focused on transforming life sciences with applied AI. As the VP for Machine Learning Raja is determined to change healthcare with the power of AI. He believes that imagination is the biggest barrier and motivates his team to create new narratives that fully leverage AI’s potential to reshape the industry from R&D through commercialization. Raja brings together a diverse set of technical and strategic capabilities, including machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, product development, life sciences expertise and business consulting skills. His team combines data science, domain expertise and consulting skills to create “superhero” change makers who drive impactful change by applying AI to life sciences and healthcare decisions. Raja is a trusted advisor to global life sciences companies, public sector clients, as well as international organizations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raja-shankar-4b80b41/

Agenda sessions

Day 1 | May 19, 2026
15:20 BST
Panel Discussion and Q&A
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Day 2 | May 20, 2026
09:55 (CEST)
Transforming Clinical Development: Harnessing AI for Predictive Simulation and Agentic Automation
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10:15 (BST)
Panel Discussion and Q&A
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