Ishan Samaddar

Pharmacovigilance & Safety Practice

OVERVIEW

FOCUS AREAS

More than 13 years of experience in the life sciences industry.

Technology transformation initiatives
Pharmacovigilance mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Pharmacovigilance Technology landscape planning and strategy

As a Partner in Eliquent Life Sciences, Ishan helps steer and manage the Pharmacovigilance Practice strategic priorities and growth. He specializes in assisting pharmaceutical companies define, implement, and optimize technology strategies that improve compliance and enhance business outcomes.

Ishan is an accomplished business and technology consultant with deep expertise in the life sciences industry, particularly in pharmacovigilance. Prior to joining ELIQUENT, he was Co-Founder and Partner at Truliant Consulting, where he led technology engagements, oversaw IT operations, and established robust delivery governance frameworks. Before that, he played a key role at PRA Health Sciences, where he scaled and managed pharmacovigilance system operations—leading complex implementations and upgrades while ensuring alignment with global regulatory standards.

Ishan began his PV consulting career in 2012 at Foresight Group International AG, delivering strategic technology solutions to leading life sciences clients. He brings a strong track record in systems design, technology strategy, and process engineering, with a knack for translating complex business challenges into actionable, scalable solutions.

His portfolio includes large-scale PV system implementations, global technology transformations, divestitures, and pharmacovigilance asset transfer advisory services for several top 20 pharmaceutical companies. Ishan holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Jagan Institute of Management Studies in Delhi.