Deepanshu Saini is a global Pharmacovilgilance (PV) leader with more than 12 years of experience driving AI-powered transformation across drug safety and life sciences. As director of Program Management at IQVIA, he leads the delivery of Vigilance Detect, a global practice that helps top pharmaceutical companies modernize safety operations through advanced AI/ML technologies, automation, and digital workflows. He has successfully led client projects in the areas of PV remediation, PV automation, digital data research, and digital governance. He has authored multiple white papers examining the use of online patient data to monitor real world outcomes and study treatment patterns.        A recognized thought leader on the application of AI and Natural Language Processing in drug safety, Saini has been published in leading journals and industry media, including the Journal of Medical Internet Research, Pharmaphorum, and Drug Discovery & Development. Known for his focus on client impact, transformation and people development, Saini is a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and a passionate mentor to cross-functional global teams. He is also a strong advocate for diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. Saini earned an MBA from the Indian School of Business in Hyderabad, India and a bachelor of engineering degree from the Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS) in Pilani, India.