Sameer Tandon

Senior Director, R&D, Strategic & Innovative Transactions Bristol Myers Squibb

Sameer Tandon is a senior executive with more than 25 years of experience spanning the pharmaceutical and CRO sectors, specializing in alliance management, contracting, operations, feasibility, site selection, business development, procurement, strategic planning, and project management.

Throughout his career, Sameer has led complex, cross-functional initiatives that strengthen partnerships, streamline operational delivery, and enhance global R&D execution. His recent work centers on advancing innovative digital solutions within clinical trials, with a focus on reducing patient burden, improving site selection accuracy, and accelerating patient recruitment.

Recognized for his strategic foresight and collaborative leadership, Sameer brings deep industry insight into how organizations can build high-performing partnerships, modernize trial delivery models, and drive greater efficiency across the clinical development lifecycle.

Seminars

Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Building an AI-Ready Procurement Stack Choosing Between Enterprise Suites & Best-Of-Breed Tools for Lasting Impact
1:00 pm

How do you choose the right AI stack when every vendor promises “end-to-end transformation”? Is an enterprise suite truly the safest bet, or can best-of-breed tools deliver greater flexibility without creating chaos? What does it take to build a tech ecosystem that avoids duplication, prevents sprawl, and actually delivers measurable value?

  • Compare how pharma and biotech teams balance integration, flexibility, and data ownership when selecting AI and orchestration tools
  • Learn how to avoid duplication and tech sprawl while maximizing interoperability across sourcing and contract systems
  • Hear best practices from companies that achieved measurable value through smart technology combinations
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