Background

Eddie Rustandi is currently working as the AVP of Commercial AI Capabilities, HHDDA at Merck. In this role, he leads HHDDA’s (Human Health Digital, Data and Analytics) core capabilities of data science, data visualization, and digital solutions. Most recently, Eddie has been critical in shaping the organization’s talent growth, culture, and scaling of its Pune innovation hub. He joined Merck in 2020 to lead the setup of US Oncology Marketing Analytics. Prior to joining Merck, Eddie spent two years at KPMG leading innovations and technology advisory services for medium—and large-sized biopharmaceutical companies. Eddie has over 20+ years of experience in digital data analytics across the pharma value chain at multiple companies such as Biogen, Gilead & Amgen. He earned his MBA in Business Healthcare Management from Boston University and Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering – Biotechnology from the University of California, San Diego. In his free time, Eddie enjoys researching investment opportunities & working out.