Sowmya Srinivasan
Sowmyanarayan Srinivasan (Sowmya) has over 25 years of leadership experience in Life Sciences R&D, seamlessly blending business acumen with technological expertise. Throughout his career, he has established and expanded R&D teams, playing multiple roles such as business and technology transformation, product management and industry platform development, all while driving thought leadership and innovation.
Currently, Sowmya serves as a Principal/Partner at ZS Associates, where he spearheads client initiatives to foster innovation and transformation within their R&D functions. As the co-lead of the Drug Development Practice, he convenes industry leaders in roundtables to tackle critical questions about emerging technologies and their practical applications to business challenges.
Sowmya’s diverse experience spans sponsors and consulting organizations, from startups to large enterprises, enabling him to offer balanced, impactful solutions tailored to specific challenges.
An active participant in industry forums such as SCDM, DIA, and PHUSE, Sowmya recently contributed his expertise as a panelist at the SCDM Leadership Forum’s annual conference in India in December 2024.
He is married with two daughters and passionately advocates for an inclusive society.