About Shanil Ebrahim
Leadership at the Intersection of Healthcare and Innovation
80+ publications Research published in high-impact journalsDeloitte Canada Life Sciences and Healthcare Consulting Leader4 degrees PhD, two master’s degrees and BScMcMaster University Assistant Professor
Shanil Ebrahim is a distinguished figure in the realm of healthcare and life sciences, serving as a Partner and the Life Sciences & Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada. His profound expertise as a Clinical Epidemiologist, coupled with joint appointments as an Assistant Professor at McMaster University and a former Researcher at Stanford University's Meta-Research Innovation Center, distinguishes him as a thought leader in the industry.
With a specialization in healthcare and life sciences strategy and innovation, Shanil is a senior advisor to multiple pharmaceutical, retail/specialty pharmacy, and public sector organizations. His leadership has been instrumental in steering complex strategic and analytics transformations, evident in his 80+ publications in high-impact journals. Shanil's commitment to advancing the field extends to his role on the Board of Directors at Wellesley Residences Central Inc. (Chair) and Children's Treatment Network.
As a podcast guest, Shanil has made impactful appearances discussing topics such as leadership, healthcare, AI, and the future of these domains. In a Healthcare IT Today Interviews episode, he emphasized the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in addressing healthcare's workforce challenges. In the National Pharmaceutical Congress (NPC) Podcast, Shanil delved into the digital transformation of pharma, advocating for improved healthcare literacy, expanded use of healthcare data, and collaborations promoting equity.