Vijaya Satish Sekhar Pilli, PhD, PMP, EMBA
984 Tahoe Dr, Onalaska, WI, 54650 | - |-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijaya-satish-sekhar-pilli-904a60184
Professional Summary
Results-focused operations leader with over 8 years of experience managing end-to-end project execution in regulated environments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, negotiate client contracts, oversee complex scopes of work, and enhance SOPs and reporting systems to ensure project success. Adept at resource planning, field team supervision, audit coordination, and stakeholder communication to deliver on-time, high-quality outcomes.
Core Competencies
• Project Management & Coordination
• Client Relationship & Contract Negotiation
• Staff Supervision & Performance Reviews
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development
• Audit Readiness & Compliance Reporting
• Cross-functional Leadership & Training
• Budget Oversight & Expense Approval
• CRM, RFP & Proposal Development
Professional Experience
Production Supervisor / Product Operations Lead
Exact Sciences – Madison, WI | Apr 2021 – Apr 2025
• Oversaw client-specific operations, including scope development, budgeting, and timeline delivery.
• Acted as company liaison during client meetings and audits; ensured alignment between field teams and business goals.
• Led cross-functional SOP creation based on evolving client needs and regulatory standards.
• Conducted kickoff meetings and regular updates with stakeholders, tracking milestones and deliverables.
• Managed field personnel scheduling and performance, supported by regular coaching and training.
• Coordinated with accounting and approved invoices/expenses related to active projects.
• Monitored project status and staffing levels to optimize resource allocation.
• Reported project status to clients as scheduled, facilitating transparency and satisfaction.
Specialist I
Catalent Pharma Solutions – Madison, WI | Sep 2020 – Apr 2021
• Coordinated onboarding and validation of client products in compliance with regulatory expectations.
• Partnered with marketing and sales teams to estimate costs and assist in RFP preparation.
• Led preventive and corrective action plans, reducing delivery delays and enhancing audit readiness.
Education & Certifications
• Executive MBA – Quantic School of Business and Technology, 2026
• PhD in Biotechnology – Indian Institute of Technology Madras
• PMP Certification – Project Management Institute, 2025
• MSc in Biotechnology – Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
• Project Management Foundations – University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2023
