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Ashutosh Ranjan Prasad

IT Project Manager, Merck KGaA

Ashutosh (Ashu) is an experienced IT Project Manager with close to two decades of expertise driving digital transformation across pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations. Currently at Merck KGaA in Germany, Ashu has led initiatives spanning supply chain optimization, quality systems, and compliance. With a strong foundation in both technical delivery and stakeholder engagement, Ashu brings a hands-on, solution-driven approach to complex, regulated IT environments.

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Scaling MES in the Cloud — Pitfalls, Real-World Lessons & Deployment Tactics

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Monday, March 23

09:30 am - 09:55 am

Live in Everett

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This session examines key pain points encountered during integration, including aligning MES with business workflows, cybersecurity considerations, and validation in GMP environments. Drawing from practical case insights, the session highlights strategies for building scalable, compliant MES frameworks that support business continuity and digital maturity. In this session, you will learn more about how to:

  • Translate POC insights into scalable, compliant MES deployments.
  • Navigate IT/OT alignment and internal stakeholder resistance.
  • Integrate MES in hybrid on-prem/cloud environments while managing validation.
  • Harden cloud MES implementations against regulatory and cyber risks.
  • Avoid scope creep and misalignment during cross-site rollout planning.
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Merck KGaA

We are Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and its global affiliates. We are a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Germany. We are curious explorers, courageous pioneers, and ingenious inventors. Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and the planet. We believe in the positive power of science and technology. It has determined our actions since 1668 and inspires us to continue researching for a future worth living. As a family-owned company with over 350 years of experience, we stand for sustainability, responsibility, and innovative strength. We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive company that values and fosters the talents and abilities of our employees. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
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Date
March 23 – 24, 2026
Location
Encore Boston Harbor
1 Broadway
02149 Everett
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+1(518)3102904
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