About Gilles Gnacadja

Advanced analytics leader with broad experience leading multifunctional teams to deliver actionable insights across the spectrum of the biopharmaceutical industry, including research, clinical decision support, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Mathematician and data scientist accomplished at harnessing the combined strength of artificial intelligence and applied mathematics to craft solutions that redefine what’s possible. Reputed for thought and people leadership that delivers where others failed or did not even think of asking. Passionate advocate for interpretability in machine learning. Distinct expertise in topological data analysis coupled with experience in causal modeling with Bayesian networks. Demonstrated ability to identify strategic analytics initiatives, secure stakeholder alignment and funding, and execute to produce novel and differentiating impact. Recognized at CEO level for leading a successful international recruitment effort that had multiple false starts in prior years. Leading the establishment of a Data and Analytics Scientific Advisory Board consisting of distinguished external experts. Author, editor and speaker. Widely praised and sought-after role model and mentor.

Professional affiliations

  • American Mathematical Society [AMS]
  • Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics [SIAM]
    • Activity Group on Data Science [SIAG/DS]
    • Activity Group on the Life Sciences [SIAG/LS]
    • Activity Group on Algebraic Geometry [SIAG/AG]