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Dinesh Kulkarni

Dinesh Kulkarni

CIO | Transforming Life Sciences with Data, Digital and AI

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States

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Experience33+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Global CIO and technology leader with 30+ years of experience driving digital transformation, across Fortune 500 life sciences companies. Proven record of elevating digital maturity, launching industry leading AI products, and transforming IT into a product centric growth engine that accelerates innovation and delivers measurable business value.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Thermo Fisher ScientificCurrent
    Aug 2024–Present· 2 yrs 2 mos
    • Chief Information Officer, Vice President, Information Technology, Engineering and Operational Excellence, Thermo Fisher ScientificCurrent
      Aug 2024–Present
  • Viatris
    Jun 2017–Aug 2024· 7 yrs 2 mos
    • Senior Vice President
      Mar 2022–Aug 2024
    • Vice President – IT (Global Ops, R&D, Supply Chain)
      Jun 2017–Mar 2022
  • Pfizer
    Oct 2014–Jun 2017· 2 yrs 8 mos
    • Senior Director – Sterile Injectables Operations
      Oct 2014–Jun 2017
  • Merck
    Mar 2002–Oct 2014· 12 yrs 7 mos
    • Director – Global Science & Technical Operations
      Oct 2011–Oct 2014
    • Manager – Global Engineering & Automation
      Nov 2006–Oct 2011
    • Principal Engineer - Tech Services
      Mar 2002–Nov 2006
  • GSK
    Dec 1992–Mar 2002· 9 yrs 3 mos
    • Assistant Manager – Engineering & Operational Excellence
      Apr 1997–Mar 2002
    • Manufacturing Plant Engineer
      Dec 1992–Apr 1997

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Skills & Expertise

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Software ValidationMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Thought LeadershipData PrivacyRisk ManagementVendor ManagementDigital TransformationDigital StrategyGeneral ManagementFinanceInnovation ManagementContinuous ImprovementStrategic PlanningProblem SolvingCost ManagementOperationsGovernment Regulations