Team | Together We Advance

The Qral Community

Our team of consulting and industry professionals brings deep subject matter expertise. We focus on the importance of listening to our clients and to each other. Only through engaging in a dialogue can we effectively customize our skills to deliver client projects.

We want to learn. We want to contribute. And we want to have fun doing it.

Aarash

Aarash

“A step backward, after making a wrong turn, is a step in the right direction.”

What attracted you to Qral?
Qral’s unique working environment which allows individuals to take more ownership and responsibility in their projects while also learning from industry experts.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I look forward to learning different things and broadening my knowledge, whether it's learning more about the healthcare domain, picking up technical skills, or learning qualities like leadership and problem solving from different team members. I look forward to grabbing such opportunities that will help in that learning process, which will in turn make me a better partner for my clients.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Besides work, I do a mix of things like investing in stocks, taking care of my two dogs, and playing FIFA or rather using it as an opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones. I recently fell in love with traveling and plan to go places more often.

Aaron

Aaron

“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how” – Friedrich Nietzsche

What attracted you to Qral?

The opportunity to work alongside supportive, experienced & hard-working individuals. Qral has a collaborative culture which truly leverages teamwork internally, as well as with clients.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Making an impact in the world of Healthcare & Analytics. Operating in such an exciting space & working closely with clients to tailor a solution is something I truly value.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Outside of my career I enjoy playing a ton of sports, anything from Boxing to Golf to Soccer. I am also a competitive Bridge player, working towards becoming a Life Master. Apart from that, I like reading, writing, and traveling/engaging in adrenaline activities.

Aashish

Aashish

"Whatever you do in this life, it's not legendary, unless your friends are there to see it"

What attracted you to Qral?
People and work environment in Qral are the two primary attractions.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I like the diversity that we have in the Pharma domain. Different people (HO, Sales Rep, Customer, Insurance Companies) from different backgrounds connected in a thread with one purpose.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I like to travel to different places and spend time with my family and friends.

Abhinav

Abhinav

"It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves." - William Shakespeare

What attracted you to Qral?

The best thing about Qral is it’s culture. Here we have flexibility in roles, challenging and unexplored work and opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial setup. And on top of that, a chance to work with a group of known and unknown people who are best and very supportive.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Working with such collaborative and bright people always pushes me to learn new things. It helps in evolving my technical skills and enhances my ability to build strong client relationships. And for the icing, I love the work flexibility here.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Beyond work, I love spending time with my family, travelling and exploring places, playing squash and watching sci-fi movies.

Abhishek

Abhishek

"Anything beyond what we need is poison. It can be power, laziness, food, ego, ambition, vanity, fear, anger or whatever" – Mahatma Buddha

What attracted you to Qral?

I like that Qral has a flat hierarchy and promotes organic leadership which drives more innovation. I also appreciate that company offers great flexibility which inspires me to do more.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I like being directly engaged with the client to understand their problems and provide the best possible solution by going beyond current tools

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love to read about new technologies and a little bit of gardening.

Ali

Ali

"The basis for poetry and scientific discovery is the ability to comprehend the unlike in the like and the like in the unlike." – Jacob Bronowski

What attracted you to Qral?

I love how nimble Qral is. The team is whip-smart and very cohesive. There’s a diversity of experience at Qral, and we draw upon each other’s strengths to deliver amazing results quickly.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Our clients are innovative, and their work saves lives. There’s a real sense of mission working in the pharmaceutical industry. The problems we help solve can be quite complex, and I love the challenge of it.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Outdoor activities are my favorite. Our family loves spending time in nature.

Andy

Andy

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” -Michael Jordan

What attracted you to Qral?

The people and the collaborative culture really appealed to me. Everyone is extremely intelligent and very collaborative, and I was excited about the opportunity to learn from and work with some of the smartest people in the industry.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I like that I get to work closely with clients and build a close and trusting relationship with them to ultimately determine innovative and data driven solutions to their problems. Every day is different, and I am able to gain lots of different skills and constantly learn new things.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Outside of work, I love traveling and exploring new places. I am also a huge sports fan and enjoying watching all the Minnesota sports teams as well as playing basketball and running.

Angel

Angel

“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” – Stephen Covey

What attracted you to Qral?

An infectious collaborative nature acts as the strong foundation of a progressive work environment. The opportunity to work and grow in such an environment while solving client’s newest and most challenging problems with the best minds is something that primarily attracted me to Qral.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

The best thing about work is being able to act as partners to clients instead of being third party vendors. This helps build a transparent and assuring relationship with the client, getting to understand their complex business better and to work with them in providing innovative solutions to their ever evolving business needs.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I enjoy traveling, doing adventure sports, listening/exploring good music (progressive rock, pop and electronic being my favorite genres), and spending time with my family and friends. I have a special interest in philosophy and psychology subject areas, about which I keep learning by reading relevant novels and online discussions.

Ankur

Ankur

“It is the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish” – Sam, Lord of the Rings

What attracted you to Qral?

The opportunity to work with multi-talented, hard-working individuals, all sharing the core values of the company in a collaborative culture.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

The most rewarding part for me is that it takes a lot of learning and collaboration with people from diverse backgrounds to reach the optimal solution for the client. During this whole process of solution discovery, the people you encounter and the tools and techniques you learn always enrich your knowledge. Having my work making a positive impact on my client's business is something I always look forward to.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Beyond work, I love to read, watch tech vlogs and food channels on YouTube, and spend time with my family and friends.

Anna

Anna

“Sometimes you’ve gotta run before you can walk.” Iron man

What attracted you to Qral?
I was attracted to Qral by its collaborative and engaging work environment that supports learning and growth. I also appreciate the diversity here as I have been able to talk and learn from people with various interests and backgrounds.
What do you like about your work, working with clients?
Coming from a science background, it’s really exciting to see the problems and innovative solutions in the pharma and biotech industry. I value the opportunity to work on challenging problems with people who are hardworking and passionate about their work.
How do you spend your life beyond work?
During my spare time, I enjoy staying active with friends either playing tennis, climbing, or hiking. I also like exploring new places in cities, whether it is finding new cafes or shopping/thrifting. Otherwise, I enjoy watching TV shows and playing board games.

Anuj G

Anuj G

“If you want something you've never had, You must be willing to do something you've never done.” – Thomas Jefferson

What attracted you to Qral?

After working with large sized organizations for most of my initial working years, I felt the need to explore different aspects of an entrepreneurial setup. I wanted to expose myself to unstructured structures and processes and work towards setting up things from scratch. Qral is a complete fit in my plan since I will be getting an opportunity to work in the desired environment as well as capitalize on my past experience.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I like the fact that we are acknowledged as thought partners by our clients as we empower and enable them to take strategic and tactical business decisions. In the process, we develop a deep understanding of their businesses, operations, latest pharma trends etc. It’s also exciting that the business problems across clients are very diverse in nature and they ensure we are constantly learning and growing.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love traveling and exploring new places/cultures as and when times permits. I am a big foodie! I keep trying new cafes/ dine out places in the city with my family & friends. Recently, I have developed a keen interest in yoga and meditation, I try practicing it frequently.

Anuj M

Anuj M

"No dream is ever chased alone" - Rahul Dravid

What attracted you to Qral?
The spirit of togetherness and the willingness to try out new things. I always wanted to be the part of a team where people love taking up new challenges and collaborate to the highest degree to get through them.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
In my opinion, working with clients entails understanding their problems as partners and not as a third party or solution vendors. This ultimately translates into getting to know the dynamics of their business and trying out new things to cater to their ever evolving solution needs. These business dynamics can be demanding at times, but always teach you something new with each passing experience, consequently helping you evolve both personally and professionally.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Beyond work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. Simply having a chat with them is a great stress buster and relaxes my mind from the hubbub of other things. I am also a sports enthusiast with particular interests in Cricket. I have also very recently taken up trekking and like to visit the mountains whenever the time permits.

Archna

Archna

Don't ever let someone tell you, you can't do something. You got a dream, you got to protect it. People can’t do something themselves, they want to tell you - you can’t do it. You want something, go get it. Period.” – Pursuit of Happyness

What attracted you to Qral?

Open work environment and community culture are what attracted me the most and kept on increasing my enthusiasm towards the role and opportunity. The idea of working together, however, independently and a chance to understand clients closely kept my interest dwelling.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I enjoy working hard to provide the best results and understanding the complex business problems in collaboration with client teams. I believe it is very important to keep striving to find better solutions while building strong client relationships.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I usually travel if time permits – to quieter and unexplored places and to hedonistic party places. I love to dance, cook, swim, meditate and exercise.

Arpan D

Arpan D

"Ever Tried. Ever Failed. No Matter. Try Again. Fail Again. Fail Better." – Samuel Beckett

What attracted you to Qral?

What attracted me to Qral was the open culture, collaborative environment & the vision of what the company aspires to become . Also, the opportunity to collaborate and learn from a group of smart people on new tools and technologies.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I believe getting to know each client is always a fascinating experience and I get the opportunity to learn about new dimensions in the industry I never knew existed. Client work enables me to have a broader perspective to find the best solution to the problems at hand. The relationships we build with them along the way is also a definite plus.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I am a part time theatre actor on weekends in a small theatre group that I co-founded. Also, I enjoy going up the mountains to trek and cut myself out from the digital world for a while. Also, I enjoy playing chess during any break time I have during the day.

Arpan S

Arpan S

“I could either watch it happen or be a part of it” – Elon Musk

What attracted you to Qral?

The opportunity to work in an innovative place where everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated towards work. I wanted to grow and bring my ideas onboard to make real contributions to the team.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

There is a genuine spirit of cooperation and shared goals all revolving around helping the clients. The capability of the team in solving client’s problems differently, with an effective and efficient approach. It is always challenging, always evolving and every day is different like a constant adventure. Trust among the teammates to listen at someone’s ideas and help to carry out.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

During my free time, I like to travel and watch Netflix. My favorite series on Netflix so far is Peaky Blinders, based on British crime drama created by Steven Knight. I enjoy bike riding, recently I covered the Leh-Ladakh region riding my bike.

Ayush

Ayush

"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett

What attracted you to Qral?

Small teams of highly talented and motivated individuals trying to solve some great problems in the industry have always excited me. The autonomy and independence in the work, the flexible yet collaborative environment and the opportunity to build solutions for the clients from scratch attracted me to Qral.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I strongly believe that it is never about our growth but always about client's growth. Our growth is a by-product of our client's growth. I love it when through my skills, experience and knowledge acquired after working for few years in the industry, I can contribute to the client's continuous growth by supporting them in their initiatives, providing analytical solutions to their business problems and continuously improving the current processes. For me, a smile on my client's face because of my work is the best feeling there is and that is what I work for.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love to travel, go for long drives and read both fiction and non-fiction novels/books whenever time permits. I recently started playing tennis & squash and trying to continuously improve my game on weekends. I also write on Indian economy and Indian political landscape.

Ben

Ben

"The first step is to establish that something is possible; then probability will occur" – Elon Musk

What attracted you to Qral?
The opportunity to work with talented people who share the same vision in healthcare, business and technology. The open and collaborative environment makes me confident that I can advance myself together with Qral and its clients.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
Coming from academia, I still love working with new ideas and technologies that aim to help people and improve the quality of life. With the diverse clients that Qral served across the healthcare industry, I can now make my impact on multiple frontiers. Helping our clients grow also fulfils my long-term passion for business operation.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Besides work, I like playing soccer, skiing, wall climbing and cooking. I’m a big fan of Ravens and Bayern Munich, following all their games. While I have time, I love traveling to new places and trying new things.

Bhavik

Bhavik

"Wherever you go, go will all your heart."

What attracted you to Qral?

The passion to get more exposure, along with an idea of getting to work in a firm where your thoughts are valued and everybody is so welcoming here at Qral group.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

The best thing is that it improves my interpersonal skills. Moreover, it also improved my business and domain knowledge and for me "Knowledge is power."

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love travelling especially to mountains, a perfect getaway for me would be camping somewhere in snow capped mountains.

Bhavjeet

Bhavjeet

“Excellence is a continuous process, not an accident” – APJ Abdul Kalam Azad

What attracted you to Qral?

The open environment with new learning opportunities. The work culture and willingness to deliver while trying out new things and honing one’s own skills. This was something I figured through my conversations with the people here. Last and the most important factor are the people at Qral. I have worked with some of them earlier and knew a few of them personally.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

A few simple things in simpler words – While working together with a client to try providing a solution, gives me a sense of involvement and togetherness. Whenever I face a tough situation, a successful implementation, moreover a technical one, gives me a sense of achievement while upgrading my skills and business understanding at the same. Also, it gives me real happiness and confidence seeing a positive impact of my expertise and inputs on client’s business.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

While I am not at work, I like to read and travel, especially to experience new and unexplored places. I enjoy trekking, hiking and bike riding. I also like photography and love to capture portraits, flowers and sceneries. I love the most spending time with my family and friends.

Bill

Bill

What attracted you to Qral?

The ability to partner closely with clients on their most pressing issues and to find creative ways to solve them, to broaden my exposure to the life sciences industry, to work with such a smart and tight-knit group of colleagues, and to play a hands-on role in guiding Qral as it continues to grow and innovate.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Not just answering the question, but figuring out whether we are even asking the right question. Building real relationships with clients by helping them succeed.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love to travel with my wife, Brittany, exploring new places and of course new foods and craft beers. When we are not on the run, I enjoy reading and trying my luck at genealogy. And in the fall you can find me rooting for the Dallas Cowboys and over-analyzing my fantasy teams...

Bram

Bram

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." - Anais Nin

What attracted you to Qral?

Qral offers me an opportunity to combine my passion for science with my training in business operations and economics. There is a balance of intellectualism, openness, and creativity here that is both inspiring and welcoming.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

At Qral, I have the chance to collaborate with brilliant analytical minds tackling impactful problems in the biotech sector. Our horizontal company structure allows me to work directly with clients and take on more responsibility as I continue to grow professionally.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

In my free time, I enjoy hiking, swimming, skiing, and pretty much anything outdoors. When I can't be outside, I like to relax by playing guitar, cooking, or spending time with friends and family.

Brian

Brian

“Energy and persistence conquer all things” - Benjamin Franklin

What attracted you to Qral?

The opportunity to work with esteemed colleagues, doing intellectually rewarding work, and helping them to solve diverse scientific and commercial problems.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Learning, collaborating and growing alongside experienced analysts and industry leaders to generate timely technological and commercial insights to help clients succeed.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love to spend time with my family. Watching my daughter and enjoying a good laugh together. I also enjoy nature, hiking, running, biking and swimming.

Calvin

Calvin

“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.” - Stephen Hawking

What attracted you to Qral?

As a consultant fresh out of graduate school, I found the opportunity to learn in a fast paced environment with great team members who embrace the nimble approach to be attractive and exciting. There is always a sense of team work and the ability to jump in with fresh eyes and immediately be given new responsibilities enables a stronger sense of ownership.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I love being able to work on the diversity of projects across the biotech industry and being able to meet and work with experts in their domains to constantly learn and adapt makes it an exciting place to work.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

During my free time, I enjoy playing badminton, cooking, and exploring new hiking spots with my friends and family.

Cedric

Cedric

“There are many things money can buy, but the most valuable of all is freedom. Freedom to do what you want and to work for whom you respect.” – JL Collins

What attracted you to Qral?

I was and am drawn to the intimacy of a smaller company. My biggest concern out of college has been finding a role that is challenging and allows me to create real change in the medical world, and I believe that Qral will provide the tools and resources necessary to surmount any obstacle. They are an incredibly bright group of individuals, and I am thrilled to work alongside so many brilliant problem-solvers.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Being able to meet with real people, discuss everyday struggles of business, then devise a plan to sort out the issues, step-by-step. Working towards a solution with new people everyday is what makes this work so dynamic and truly fascinating.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

In my free time, I spend most of it listening to or playing music. I also enioy hiking, photography, reading, and watching my way through IMDB’s list of greatest films. In the morning, I like a cup of coffee and a run to start my day.

Chandana

Chandana

"If you have good thoughts, it will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely." - Roald Dahl

What attracted you to Qral?

I was drawn to the team of intelligent and driven individuals, who are united by the mission of making a positive impact in the life sciences and biotech industries, and the innumerous opportunities to learn and grow

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I am excited by the challenging, fast-paced nature of the work and the importance it has in impacting the lives of patients. I think our clients are truly passionate about helping people and assisting them with attaining their goals is incredibly fulfilling.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, baking, and writing poetry. I also love exploring Chicago, where I grew up and currently reside, as there is always something new to see or delicious to eat!

Chandler

Chandler

“With great power comes great responsibility” – Uncle Ben Parker

What attracted you to Qral?
I was drawn to Qral because of its collaborative nature, the opportunity to learn from an experienced, diverse team, and the ability to make a visible and tangible impact for the clients.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I enjoy finding creative and effective solutions using a data-driven approach with clients who are passionate about helping those struggling with difficult health problems. This is highly satisfactory from both personal and business standpoints.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of Qral, I am an avid baseball and basketball fan, occasional chess player, and try to keep up with the latest Marvel releases.

Chih-Kao

Chih-Kao

Together we advance.

Claire

Claire

"The creation of a single world comes from a huge number of fragments and chaos." - Hayao Miyazaki

What attracted you to Qral?
The people! I really enjoyed the conversations I had with everyone I got to meet.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I like the variety in the work I do, and I feel like I can make a difference in people's lives through my work. I also love how collaborative the culture is; everyone has a support system and that helps us bring out the best work.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work, I enjoy café-hopping, trying new boba places, and meeting new dogs.

Clavan

Clavan

“For certain, you have to be lost to find a place as can’t be found. Elseways, everyone would know where it was.” - Captain Barbossa, POTC.3

What attracted you to Qral?
The dynamic nature of working, the openness to reach out to anyone in the organization and ability to work on aspects that you naturally incline towards.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
It’s that the clients treat us like we are a part of their team, their organization. Things go much smoother this way and we drop our guards too, including the clients in open brainstorming discussions, letting us both move in the right direction.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I like to play a lot of games, online or board games. I was playing ‘mobile legends’ on phone for a while but now I spend most of my time on Discord, either playing DoTA or social deduction games like OneNightUltimateWerewolf or Blood on the Clocktower.

Daniel

Daniel

“Success if not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill

What attracted you to Qral?
The culture at Qral is one of humility and collaboratively. Everyone is extremely willing to help each other out, and they enjoy doing so!

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I enjoy the fact that I can learn so many new things every day! Each project presents new opportunities to learn and grow, and it also feels great to actually make a difference in the world.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I love exploring new things, whether that’s my own city or an entirely different country. Beyond that, some other hobbies of mine include tennis, piano, singing, and poker, though I’m always open to learning more!

Denise

Denise

"The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it." - William James

What attracted you to Qral?

I was excited to join a team of hardworking and supportive individuals who come from diverse backgrounds. I like the people that I get to work with and learn from, and the problems that we tackle.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I like that no two days are the same. It's both exciting and rewarding to be able to help a client achieve their goals while also learning from them at the same time.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love hanging out with friends and enjoy all kinds of experiences, whether it's traveling to foreign countries or discovering new coffee shops. Sports are a huge part of my life -- I play volleyball year-round, spend my winters snowboarding, and love watching the Toronto Blue Jays during the summer.

Dewi

Dewi

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” - Theodore Roosevelt

What attracted you to Qral?

Having worked with some of the people at Qral in the past, I know that I'm going to work together with smart and talented people. Thus, I believe at Qral I will be able to gain valuable knowledge and broaden my expertise while utilizing my skills.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

The satisfaction of working together with the clients in helping them make an impact is rewarding. In addition, I can also learn a lot from them and their business.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Outside work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, trying new restaurants, and baking cakes and desserts.

Deyri

Deyri

"Enterrarnos pero no sabían que éramos semillas" - Trataron (Old Mexican proverb: They tried to bury us but they didn't know we were seeds.)

What attracted you to Qral?

Diversity! I loved the idea of working on projects that were completely different with individuals from different backgrounds.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

My favorite part of work is that I get to learn something new about science everyday ranging from artificial intelligence, neurodegenerative diseases, or the latest research in biotech.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

In my free time I enjoy going on mini-road trips for mini-adventures and dancing with family and friends, especially traditional Ballet Folkorico Mexicano.

Dimitra

Dimitra

What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” — Jane Goodal

What attracted you to Qral?
The ability to keep learning, the flexibility, the collaborative feeling and amazing partnerships with my colleagues, and being challenged to push the limits to keep growing.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I appreciate that our clients engage us to solve some of their most challenging and pressing problems, especially with strategy needs and high level project oversight. I also like that they consider us an extension of their team and as trusted advisors who can bring a fresh perspective to the table.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work I am engaged with outreach activities in diversity and inclusion in leadership, and being involved in several innovation, investment and industry initiatives and organizations. For more fun, I do activities related to Greek culture (i.e. Hellenic, the OG) and pilates!

Disha

Disha

"No dream is ever chased alone" - Rahul Dravid

What attracted you to Qral?

Opportunity to learn and grow in a collaborative culture and open environment, exploring new dimensions together with multi-talented teammates.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

In attaining our goals, it is a great feeling to help others achieve theirs, that contributes to growing bonds and loyal relationships; and managing more responsible roles.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I just love being lazy apart from spending time with my family and friends traveling and partying.

Elaine

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

"The ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do." - Steve Jobs

What attracted you to Qral?
Qral's size allows for a community that is tight-knit and collaborative. I believe that everyone at Qral brings such unique perspectives and experience that allows the company to thrive. Every person I have talked to is incredibly welcoming, driven, and willing to help.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
The diversity and plethora of projects and clients allows me to grow and adapt. I love that the work Qral does is impactful to the client. I am most satisfied when I know that I have made a difference.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work, I love exploring new places and restaurants. I love going to concerts, powerlifting, and reading. I also have interests in makeup, Formula 1, and my plants!

Emmet

Emmet

"Pay attention, don't let life go by you. Fall in love with the back of your cereal box." - Jerry Seinfeld

What attracted you to Qral?
I wanted to be part of a team where technology is emphasized and success is celebrated. I wanted a chance to grow and make real contributions to a strong team.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I like being able to see the impact of the work we do. Developing close client relationships provides more insight to the impact our work has.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
After a day at work, I enjoy playing music, reading, and cooking. When I get the chance, I like traveling to new places and experiencing new, local food. And I always love to spend time playing games and relaxing with friends and family.

Firhan

Firhan

“However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at” - Stephen Hawking

What attracted you to Qral?

Before joining Qral, I spent time in academia, research, healthcare consulting, and the pharmaceutical/biotechnology fields. Across the spectrum, I noticed that one defining trait was present in all successful groups: a true team dynamic. In contrast, unsuccessful groups lacked this trait. A true team dynamic is where everyone is ready and willing to help, whether called upon to, or simply raising their hand. The Qral team is comprised of phenomenal professionals from diverse backgrounds, with unparalleled intellect, always eager to share information, and learn from each other. You cannot ask for a better team.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I have a tendency to be goal driven, and as a consequence, I enjoy most when my input helps a client achieve a business or other professional goal. Consulting is an industry built upon sharing knowledge, and importantly I love learning from incredible companies and people, and providing input where I can.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I enjoy working out (e.g., biking, hiking, weight training), watching sports (Go Raptors! Go Patriots!), blogging about trends in the healthcare industry, travelling with my wife (Sabiha), and binge watching random shows on Netflix. Frankly, all those pale in the excitement I get when spending time with my infant daughter. She can be opinionated, and most of what she says I can barely understand, but she is pretty awesome.

Francis

Francis

"Food always tastes better when you share it with others."

What attracted you to Qral?

The people. Each and every conversation I had with someone in the interview process was genuine and personable and I am forever grateful for their candor and patience.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I like how every day presents a new opportunity for growth, from learning niche topics in healthcare to honing technical skills.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Outside of work I love to watch anything food related on Youtube, visit friends, and travel the world when I can. I enjoy narrative writing, cooking, movies, film photography, and dreaming about owning a samoyed one day.

Garvit

Garvit

“Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.” – Conan O’Brien

What attracted you to Qral?

Qral is a great place to build upon your existing skill sets, gain experiences in many functional areas, and take on a ton of responsibilities. As the company is growing quickly, so will the opportunities for career advancement..

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I like that I have a great degree of control and freedom within my job. I work full-time on a flexible schedule, and my team trusts me to produce high-quality work and results. I work hard to maintain that level of trust, which keeps me engaged and excited.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love traveling and exploring new places/cuisines with my friends and family, as and when times permits. Sometimes, I like spending time doing Nothing or by watching a web series/movies of any genre.

Gillian

Gillian

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." —Mahatma Gandhi

What attracted you to Qral?
What attracted me the most was the people and the collaborative environment of a smaller, flat-structured company. There is so much to learn from the passionate and intelligent people here that ultimately make a strong impact on both the clients and myself.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I like that while the work is dynamic and challenging, it is also rewarding to make a real impact in the healthcare and biotech world. I get to build relationships with clients to help them succeed, but there is also so much to learn from them and the work we do together.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work I like to travel, be active, and try new restaurants with my friends. When I'm not on the go, you can probably find me reading outside to catch a quick tan.

Hannah

Hannah

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer” - Romans 12:12

What attracted you to Qral?

I felt comfortable to be myself during my interview process at Qral and so I thought I would get along with my coworkers. I think having coworkers you can easily talk to, to joke around with, to hang out if you wanted to, is so crucial!

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I like that I get to dig deep into topics that I probably would never have done on my own. I enjoy the learning process and the sense of accomplishment that comes with it.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I like to check out new restaurants or food that I haven't tried before and also explore so many of the events/concerts that's always going around in manhattan.

Henry

Henry

"If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants." - Isaac Newton

What attracted you to Qral?
I was first interested by Qral's clientele which are working on cutting edge advances in the biomedical community and I wanted to engage in that space. After conversations with current members of the team, I quickly came to understand that the dynamic at Qral is highly collaborative and supportive. Qral's ability to quickly respond with increased flexibility due to their fully remote model was another feature of their model that attracted me.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I love the opportunity to ask questions and seek creative solutions to challenges posed by our clients. Our clients are working on life altering treatments during one of the most exciting periods of biomedical advancement. I am inspired every day by the opportunity to support the treatments that will change the landscape of therapeutics moving forward.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work I love exploring and trying new things. When I am in the city; finding restaurants with unfamiliar tastes, art exhibits that make me smile, and being exposed to new genres and styles of music are some of my favorite experiences. I cherish the time I am able to spend outside of the city in nature where I can be found hiking, skiing, swimming, and taking in the natural beauty. At home, I am frequently trying to execute new recipes sent to me by friends and family.

HH

"A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die, and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it." - Max Planck

What attracted you to Qral?

I liked the people. The team is young, dynamic, growing, and open to change and learning. People are smart and know how to work with each other. There's no bullsh*t.

What do you enjoy about life at Qral?

It's rewarding to create value and help teams grow.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I like to travel and experience new places and things. I like volleyball, dance, reading, and learning new skills. I love animals, music, makeup, and fashion. I like to stay up to date on the newest and greatest technologies and trends.

Iqshant

Iqshant

"If you can Dream it, you can Achieve it. Hard work never lies, Dream never dies."

What attracted you to Qral?
Progressive idea of flat hierarchy and flexible working environment is something which makes Qral unique. You not only learn from the industry experts but also get a chance to leverage and acquire new skills.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
The best part is that you get to imbibe different hard and soft skills which grow you both professionally and personally as an individual. Working closely with clients, solving key business problems, and tracking how the recommendations create an impact is the best part of it.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside work, I try to complete my travel bucket list and keep myself fit for upcoming treks. I dedicate my time playing football/ chess and discussing financial markets.

Jack

Jack

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” – Ernest Hemingway

What attracted you to Qral?
At Qral, I knew that I would be able to combine my passion for biotech with my interest in business, while doing truly impactful work. From talking to the people who work here, I also realized that everyone here was genuinely invested in what they were doing, and eager to share their expertise with their colleagues.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
My favorite part of working with clients is knowing that the work we are doing has a positive impact on the lives of patients. I also love the constant exposure to new things, and opportunities to learn new skills.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work, I love cooking, reading, exercising, and travelling. I also try to play basketball, go waterskiing, and go sailing as much as possible.

Jacqueline

Jacqueline

“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity”- Albert Einstein

What attracted you to Qral?
I was attracted to the talent of the team. It is very inspiring and motivating to work with kind and talented teammates who are striving to become the best version of themselves. In addition, I enjoyed the collaborative nature of the work at Qral. Teamwork is at the heart of Qral.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I believe curiosity and the pursuit of lifelong knowledge is important. The nature of the work at Qral challenges me to adapt and constantly learn. I also appreciate the impact that Qral has on the health-care sphere. Finally, I enjoy working with clients and building relationships to help deliver the best possible output.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work, I am passionate about tap dancing, fitness, baking, and cooking. My favorite dish to make in the kitchen is spicy vodka pasta sauce. I also enjoy exploring the LA food scene and finding delicious new restaurants. Finally, I enjoy playing tennis with my dog Echo.

Jaideep

Jaideep

"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one" - Viktor Vicsek

What attracted you to Qral?

My foremost reason for joining Qral was the opportunity to try and do something new and exciting in an open and collaborative environment. Having earlier worked with a few people here, I felt comfortable joining the firm.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I love the diversity of business problems in our day-to-day work. No one problem is the same, and we always have to find new ways of solving them. At the end of the day, helping clients achieve their end goals is so rewarding and fulfilling.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I am completely an outdoor person. In my free-time, you would either see me playing different sports or I would be busy planning a trip with my family and friends. Also, I enjoy reading about and understanding different world geographies.

Jared

Jared

“It’s easy to be a naïve idealist. It’s easy to be a cynical realist. It’s quite another thing to have no illusions and still hold the inner flame.” – Marie-Louise von Franz

What attracted you to Qral?
I am a big believer in lifelong learning and Qral gives me the opportunity to work on such a diverse group of projects that continuing to grow and learn is a certainty. The team is also incredibly supportive and willing to lend expertise and share knowledge. Overall, Qral provides just a fantastic culture and setting to do work worth doing and develop as a professional. The decision to join the team at Qral was an easy one and it is a choice I am glad I made.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
There is a level of trust that Qral has established over time with our clients that allows us to work, not as simply outside consultants, but instead join with them to form a cohesive team. This relationship creates the opportunity to do creative problem solving, make sound data driven decisions, and ultimately come up with better overall solutions.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work, I enjoy camping, hiking, and playing soccer. Really anything that gets me outside helps take the stress out of life and brings a lot of joy. Spending quality time with my friends and family no matter what we are doing is time well spent.

Jayashree

Jayashree

"You have to dream before your dreams can come true."- A.P.J Abdul Kalam

What attracted you to Qral?

It's the diverse talented team, the opportunity to learn and grow that attracted me to join Qral.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I enjoy problem solving, and consulting is a field where you get to do it on a daily basis. Being able to create a positive impact on our client's business and walk together with them on a path towards success is exciting.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love gardening and spending time out in nature. The feeling of fresh air and earthy smell energizes my soul. I also enjoy cooking - especially with fresh home grown vegetables. I spend a lot of time with my family and friends, watching movies or just chatting.

Ji Hyun

Ji Hyun

"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." - Rumi

What attracted you to Qral?

Qral has a great learning environment where everyone is very friendly and always willing to help. Qral also values everybody's wide range of skill sets to be applied in a variety of work rather than specific set of skills. Also, the team has very diverse backgrounds which allows us to learn something new from each other all the time.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

The best part about my work is being able to work with a great group of people. The team is incredibly supportive and takes the time to help me when needed. This also translates really well when working with clients that share the same sentiment about working with the great people at Qral.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I really like to travel, eat great food, cook, and have new experiences. I have two dogs (Aladdin and Houdini) that join me in all the fun and adventures.

Joanne

Joanne

"Some things I cannot change, but 'til I try I'll never know" - Wicked the Musical

What attracted you to Qral?

As a recent addition to the team that is also fresh out of graduate school, I was drawn to Qral because I got a very strong sense of community and enthusiasm from everyone I met at Qral. As cliché as it is, I've learned that who you work with matters more than what you work on. But of course the work is very exciting! Qral provides the perfect working environment for me to apply my diverse skill sets and academic background in T cell immunotherapy while also challenging and stimulating me with new things to learn.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

In addition to the variety of tasks and stimulating new things to learn everyday, I like that I am able to build relationships with our clients from the beginning and have ownership over the projects.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

In my free time I enjoy cooking, eating, exploring the (restaurants of the) city with friends, running in Central Park, and whenever I can, to get out of the city and be in nature or travel abroad.

John G

John G

"Everything you can imagine is real" - Pablo Picasso

What attracted you to Qral?

I was drawn in by the prospect of creating impactful change with clients. I was looking for a place where I felt my work could make visible and tangible changes, and I feel I have found that in Qral.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I like being able to see my work all the way through. To do technical work behind the scenes, and then be able to clearly convey my team's findings to a client and finally help them implement a plan is an exciting challenge to me that keeps me on my toes and allows me to continuously develop and sharpen different skill sets.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I enjoy traveling, especially to cities that I have never visited before. I also enjoy sports and cheering on both my hometown Minnesota sports teams as well as Notre Dame football. Other interests of mine include playing basketball, hiking, running and boating.

Johnny

Johnny

"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." - John A. Shedd

What attracted you to Qral?

The people genuinely care about your personal life and professional growth. On top of that, the amount of flexibility and ownership Qral provides allows me to really enjoy the experience while having the freedom to explore new ideas.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

The diversity of projects keeps me constantly learning and on my toes. Working with clients allows me to see the bigger picture, leading to better services, solutions, and learning opportunities.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

In my free time, I enjoy singing, lifting weights, cooking, painting, and watching Philadelphia sports teams. I also really enjoy exploring and discovering new cuisines

Jonathan

Jonathan

"All sunshine and no rain makes a desert."

What attracted you to Qral?
I was interested in joining Qral because of the people, and the opportunity to be constantly exposed to new and different aspects of consulting.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I enjoy the novelty of the work, the problem-solving, and the chance to work with and learn from so many fascinating coworkers and clients.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
My life outside of Qral is spent chasing my three young boys and working with my wife on remodeling/refurbishing/rehabilitating our historic home. Occasionally there's some reading.

Jose

Jose

"You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over." Richard Branson

What attracted you to Qral?

Its people, an innovative environment and the Qral approach: combine smart use of technology with business experience to provide cost-efficient solutions to our clients.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I have always loved using technology to make people's lives easier. I enjoy solving challenges faced by our clients through the use of latest tools and technologies.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

When not working, I enjoy listening and playing music, biking, traveling with my family, as well as experiencing new food and wine.

Professional Bio

Joseph G

Joseph G

"It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be." - Dumbledore

What attracted you to Qral?
Coming from academia, I wanted to find a job where my work would continue to be meaningful and impactful. Additionally, I wanted to work for a company that fosters a healthy and supportive culture among its employees. With Qral, I have found both.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
The work I do at Qral continuously facilitates personal and professional growth. I also have the privilege to work with clients who are doing impactful and groundbreaking work, assisting them in bringing their product/therapy to market.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Few things bring me as much joy as cooking for family and friends. I normally do the majority of hosting for Thanksgiving and other holidays that involve a great deal of cooking. Also, quiet nights in with a good book or movie are therapy for my soul at times.

Joseph O

Joseph O

“A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom.” ― Bob Dylan

What attracted you to Qral?

The collaborative culture, the opportunity to learn from an experienced, diverse team, and the ability to grow with the company.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Building trust with our clients by helping them find solutions to their most complicated problems using a data-driven, analytical approach and knowing it will benefit patients in the end.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I enjoy traveling, going to concerts and movies, and spending time with friends and family. I also enjoy sports, especially skiing, playing basketball, and supporting the local Boston teams..

Julia

Julia

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle

What attracted you to Qral?

I love the openness, energy and the flexibility of the Qral environment. We are given the opportunity to engage in diverse project and encouraged to utilize and create innovative tools and solutions.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

The work we do is fascinating and I can see that it really makes a difference, which is incredibly rewarding. It’s great that we are able to form meaningful relationships with our clients and work closely alongside with them as they grow and transform.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

You will typically find me spending time with friends and family, whether it is traveling to new countries or exploring new local spots. I love animals, volunteering with shelters and fostering rescue animals.

Julia T

Julia T

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela

What attracted you to Qral?
I was time and time again impressed by the people I have met at Qral. Their energy and commitment to produce meaningful work continues to inspire me. I believe that the collaborative and dynamic environment fosters development for both the team and the individual.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
The opportunity to work with clients and the Qral team has provided meaning to the work that I do. In addition, the work is engaging and challenging so that I can confidently say I am excited to be a part of this team.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I love to explore the world and most importantly its cuisine, but to stay active you will find me running, doing yoga, dancing and attempting to play tennis. It is important to me to also spend time with my family and friends around the world.

Justin

Justin

"Character is the architect of achievements" - Mark Twain

What attracted you to Qral?
I enjoy working as a member of a team and I love to problem solve. The opportunity to work alongside talented colleagues and with industry leaders drew me to Qral Group. I was also attracted by the opportunity to solve diverse and evolving problems that arise in the life science.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
Seeing a project go from inception to implementation is very satisfying. I also enjoy seeing how different clients and colleagues think about and address a problem. Seeing how different people tackle a problem allows me to grow and see future problems in a different light.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work I like to stay stimulated so you will usually find me doing on of the following: playing basketball, yoga, running, hiking, reading, cooking, or playing guitar. I am a huge supporter of live music (rock, folk, jam bands, alt, house, etc.) and I try to attend as many concerts as I possibly can.

Kailey

Kailey

“I would like to be remembered as someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability.” - Ruth Bader Ginsberg

What attracted you to Qral?

I was attracted to Qral because the interview process felt so personal – it was clear that the team was already invested in getting to know me.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I love the diversity of my work. Even as a new hire, I have been given exposure to so many different aspects of consulting. It feels like the company has a lot of trust in our abilities to adapt, learn, and continue growing as professionals.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love the outdoors! Skiing, hiking, biking – you name it. That’s why I’m excited to be joining Qral’s SF team and keep exploring what the Bay Area has to offer.

Kapil

Kapil

“Victory loves preparation”

What attracted you to Qral?

Qral’s unique working environment gives me the best of both worlds - we are solving complex and interesting business problems while having the luxury and flexibility of applying our own independent working approaches.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

We are working closely with clients who are passionate about helping those struggling with difficult health problems. This is highly satisfactory from both personal and business standpoints.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I am an avid reader and go through articles, webpages, books ranging various topics whenever I am not working. I also enjoy going for a run once a week and try to associate myself with different sports whenever possible (badminton, football, table tennis, basketball) even though I am not so good at any of them.

Kassi

Kassi

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. “ – Winston Churchill

What attracted you to Qral?
I was drawn to the cohesiveness and collaborative culture at Qral the most. The opportunity to geek out on new drug therapies in developmental and/or clinical trial stage is a bonus.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
The work is stimulating and the projects are versatile which provide me opportunities to learn and apply new skillset constantly. The clients are engaging and appreciative of our work. It is rewarding to know the work we do will make meaningful impact on patient care downstream.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking, and running. I love traveling with my family and trying new cuisines.

Kavita

Kavita

“What does not kill me, makes me stronger” - Nietzsche

What attracted you to Qral?
Having worked in a similar industry previously, I knew that I wanted to continue in the same domain, but hoped for a few changes in terms of work culture. That’s where Qral seemed to not just fit but exceed my expectations. The flexibility in terms of work management and options to grow and explore fields, flat hierarchy and the helpful nature of people have been a few stars that shine brightest when it comes to Qral.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
What I love most about my work is the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most brilliant and down to earth people I have ever known. Even the most difficult task becomes an enriching experience due to the cordial camaraderie. As far as the client experience is concerned, in my time so far I have seen and built the as ideal as client relationships can get. What is unique about the client relationship here is that the flexibility to be as innovative as possible and clients being so appreciative and encouraging of the new ideas – this motivates a lot of creativity and learning

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Beyond work, I continue with my on-again-off-again fitness regime while trying to balance it with my eternal love for cooking as many cuisines as possible from around the world :). I am an addicted binge watcher and really enjoy watching a handful of TV shows and movies. Apart from that, I have been trying to drive to nearby getaways every now and then, and have also been nurturing my new found curiosity for the stock market.

Kelly

Kelly

“Whenever someone creates something with all of their heart, then that creation is given a soul.” –The Baron, ‘The Cat Returns’ Studio Ghibli (2002)

What attracted you to Qral?
Everyone I’ve met have all been so willing to help, patient, and hardworking. Because of the people, the working environment is very open, welcoming, and flexible.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I love how much I am learning and growing at Qral. Coming from an educational background that weighs theoretical concepts over technical skills, I picked up many analytical skillsets and business rules during my time at Qral. Witnessing my communicative and analytical work make an impact in client decision making has also been very rewarding!

How do you spend your life beyond work?
In my free time, I love to cook delicious meals, try out different restaurants in NYC, walk dogs, and admire online mechanical keyboards while dreaming of building one myself one day (yes it will happen!). I also love Japanese culture and being a couch potato at home that watches/reads a lot of anime/manga.

Keriann

Keriann

"Be the change you want to see in the world." - Gandhi

What attracted you to Qral?

The people! The individuals I have met at Qral are ambitious, intelligent, and passionate about working together to find creative solutions.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I like that the work at Qral is truly impactful. I have always hoped to work for a company capable of bettering the lives of others. Working with clients in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries provides me the opportunity to participate in the advancement of medicine. The positive broader impacts of the work at Qral on the lives of patients with rare diseases is what I value most working at Qral and with clients.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

In my free time I enjoy being outdoors. I love walking, hiking, yoga, and spending time with my dog Jeter. As a lifelong softball player, I also enjoy keeping up with baseball, and am an avid Yankees fan! Apart from sports, I love reading, traveling, and gardening.

Kevin

Kevin

"The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases" - Carl Jung

What attracted you to Qral?
The people struck me as especially driven to learn new skills and solve hard problems and were especially welcoming. Beyond that, I was excited for the union of scientific and commercial problem solving.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I've enjoyed the opportunities for personal and professional growth that our client work has offered me. On a daily basis, I have the opportunity to make a real impact and improve my abilities.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I enjoy spending time outside with activities like hiking, skiing, and travel. I also like to lift weights and read.

Kyle

Kyle

"Creativity is seeing what everyone else has seen, and thinking what no one else has thought '' - Albert Einstein

What attracted you to Qral?
Qral's mission has resonated with me from the moment I learned about the company. I have a strong desire to have a tangible impact on peoples' lives, and Qral allows me to act upon this. I think that it is especially rewarding to support clients that are working on rare diseases, as they provide a novel solution to a difficult problem.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
The work that Qral does is important; any given project has the capability to impact a million lives. It is rare for a job to have this kind of reach and benevolent impact on the world, while still being mentally stimulating and exciting daily. Each day presents a new challenge and a satisfying solution.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
In my free time I enjoy experimenting with new recipes and trying out culinary styles from around the world. I also love to travel as much as I can. I often exercise and play various sports, from squash to basketball to golf. I am an avid reader, a lover of contemporary art, a gardener and a painter.

Kyung

Kyung

“It is better to fail aiming high than to succeed aiming low.” – Bill Nicholson

What attracted you to Qral?
The team and the culture. The company is full of smart and diverse group of people that I can work with/learn from. As a result, there is always a collaborative, hard-working, and positive environment.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I love being able to build relationships with different clients and working together to solve meaningful problems. The learning opportunities are endless.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I love playing and watching sports, mainly golf, soccer, football, and basketball. I travel whenever I can, both solo and with friends. I also enjoy cooking Korean food and playing my electric guitar.

Lavanya

Lavanya

“Focus on being productive instead of busy.”

What attracted you to Qral?
I have always wanted to work in a small collaborative environment which provides an immense amount of learning opportunities. After learning about the work culture in Qral which is very flexible, diverse, and innovative, I immediately felt Qral might the company I want to retire from.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
As I have started my career with data analytics for pharma domain, I have gained good knowledge on Pharma data. At Qral, I can use my expertise to solve unstructured problems and has the flexibility to be innovative. Working with such helpful clients and providing them with unique solutions is very much fulfilling.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
In my free time, I love spending it with Family – going on short tours and have unlimited fun. Apart from that, I enjoy movies, partying with friends and go on adventurous trips .

Lindsey

Lindsey

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

What attracted you to Qral?
The people at Qral! All extremely friendly and willing to help one another. I also like the variety of work that Qral offers.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I love being able to learn something new every day, especially in the pharmaceutical industry space given my background in biology, and the pace of the work is fast so I'm never bored. It's also awesome to be contributing to advancing new scientific treatments!

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Traveling, cooking, and going on long walks around while listening to a good podcast or audiobook. I also love watching horror movies (Midsommar is one of my favorites).

Lisa

Lisa

"Trust the process"

What attracted you to Qral?
The collaborative and welcoming culture among a highly motivated and talented group of individuals.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
It is rewarding to leverage my prior experience and expand my skillset by hearing fresh perspectives from both colleagues and clients. I’ve gained a new appreciation for drug development, especially in the rare disease and specialty therapeutics space.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I enjoy working on DIY projects, taking road trips, and spending quality time with my loved ones.

Maria

Maria

“I try not to have a style, although I have one! That’s why collaboration is important.” - Sara De Bondt

What attracted you to Qral?

Qral attracted me because I saw the opportunity to grow and learn from a new field of work where I could be challenged to create impactful and functional designs.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Working with clients for me is the best opportunity to expand my knowledge, every client brings a different goal to achieve, through them is that I feel I can grow and gain more experience.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Outside of work I love cooking (I’m always happy to spend time learning and creating new recipes), traveling to new places, and spending time with my family and friends.

Mary

Mary

“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” – Dalai Lama

What attracted you to Qral?

Everyone I spoke to at Qral was genuinely passionate about learning and working together to find creative solutions. I really value this curiosity and thrive in a collaborative environment, like Qral’s, where everyone is transparent, ambitious, and team-oriented.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Working with clients in the biotech, pharma, and healthcare industries provides me with the opportunity to help companies achieve their goals and ultimately participate in the broader positive impact each of our clients will have on the lives of patients with rare diseases.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Outside of work, I enjoy being active through weightlifting, running, playing soccer or beach volleyball. I am also a freelance artist and mostly explore painting with acrylic and mixed media. On a regular basis, I love inviting people over to my home for coffee and tea. Apart from that, I also love reading, writing, traveling, and gardening.

Maxwell

Maxwell

“We think we understand the rules when we become adults but what we really experience is a narrowing of the imagination.”

What attracted you to Qral?
I was drawn to Qral not only because of the drive for professional excellence in the life sciences sector, but also because of the strong community and passionate individuals I talked to during my interviews.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
During my time in undergrad I became fascinated by cell therapies and drug delivery. After spending most of my time doing new chemical synthesis I decided I wanted to move towards life science consulting where I felt I can make a difference by bridging the gap between new ideas and real world solutions. I think the way to understand the impact of new ideas is to build relationships with the people implementing and using them!

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Recreationally, I love to be outside, biking, playing golf / disc golf, and hiking. One of my niche interests is scuba diving. I usually dive on the east coast in Gloucester and Nahant. I also really enjoy going out for a beer and a good meal with friends.

Michael

Michael

"The thing I like most about flying in space is not the view. The thing I like about it is doing something I feel very, very strongly about." - Scott Kelly

What attracted you to Qral?

I get to work with a dynamic team of talented, passionate individuals who want to make a difference. At Qral I can do a job I love with coworkers who make it even better.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I love working in an industry that is dynamic, challenging, and helps to improve the lives of people all over the world. Building relationships with clients and helping them achieve their goals is particularly rewarding as we succeed together.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Outside of work I try to get outdoors as much as I can. I love going kayaking, disc golfing, hiking, and skiing depending on the season. Otherwise you can find me trying out some of Philadelphia's fantastic restaurants, visiting one of the many art museums, or home-brewing a batch of beer.

Miguel

Nancy

Nancy

What attracted you to Qral?

The people. Everyone I have met so far has been so friendly and helpful.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Having a variety of projects and clients allows me to learn a lot of things quickly.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I have an eight-pound Chiweenie named Rocky that keeps me quite busy. Outside of that, I enjoy baking, board games, hiking, traveling, group fitness classes, and comparing movies and tv shows to the books that they were based on.

Natalie

Natalie

“Love the life you live. Live the life you love.”

What attracted you to Qral?

I liked that the team has both young and experienced people. Everyone is very supportive of each other, whether it's for a project or your professional growth.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

The diversity of the work we do allows me to constantly learn new things. At the same time, we work closely with clients and are able to go very in depth into each project.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love to travel and enjoy new experiences, especially cuisines. Even when I'm not traveling, I am always on the lookout for good food and the best restaurants in the city and nearby.

Nathan

Nathan

“No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

What attracted you to Qral?

I was very excited to come work with a great group of colleagues to offer excellent service and solutions to our clients, while also helping Qral grow and meet our goals.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I am motivated by problem solving, continual learning, and collaborating with others. Working with clients is a great way to grow in all of these areas, especially in building strong relationships and solving important business problems.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love spending time with my family and friends, especially enjoying the outdoors, visiting our favorite restaurants and taking in sporting events.

Nathaniel

Nathaniel

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” —Ferris Bueller

What attracted you to Qral?
I was really drawn to the people at Qral and the collaborative culture, especially the opportunity to work with extremely bright and passionate individuals that help each other learn and grow along the way. It felt like the best way to learn about the healthcare, pharma, and biotech industries alongside incredible people and clients.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I love being able to make a real impact and help clients solve problems and create results. Going on to build strong relationships with those clients is extremely fulfilling. It feels great to know that I can truly make a difference through my work.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I'm an active person. I love sports— I play a lot of soccer when I’m not working. I also enjoy traveling and exploring new places (especially places to eat), cooking, and of course spending time with family and friends.

Naushaba

Naushaba

“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game” ― Babe Ruth

What attracted you to Qral?
I came across Qral when I read a paper they published on the US Healthcare Burden. I kept up with the company updates and was impressed by the work Qral did on gene therapy and rare diseases. I was increasingly drawn to the incredible team that goes above and beyond to foster an unique learning environment alongside their mission to impact a positive change in the biotech and life sciences industries.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I appreciate how the flat organizational structure allows us to take ownership of our work and our clients. The Qral team is extremely supportive and everyone goes out of their way to help one another. Qral also allows us the opportunity to explore different components of making a project successful.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work, I love going to concerts, traveling and exploring new coffee shops and restaurants. I also enjoy watching crime documentaries and spending time with my family and friends.

Neena

Neena

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever have."

What attracted you to Qral?

The collaborative culture with no egos is set from the top, and it was clear this was a place I could learn and grow. I was attracted to the startup culture and the opportunity to make an immediate impact while expanding my skillset. I also liked the emphasis on rare disease and specialty pharma - the science is interesting, the problems are complex, and the therapies make a major impact on patients’ lives.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love international travel, good food, and great wine. I enjoy hosting parties for family and friends, taking workout classes, and trying new recipes. I also love to read or listen to audiobooks.

Nishi

Nishi

"Gratitude turns what we have into enough."

What attracted you to Qral?

Opportunity to work with like-minded people where I can learn as well as contribute. The flexibility to grow both personally and professionally attracted me towards Qral.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Working in pharmaceutical domain instills a huge sense of satisfaction in me. The great minds we work with, the clients we work for and the diverse work we do, opens us to the world!

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Other than work, I like to spend my time with family and friends. Be it dine out or a brisk walk, it tends to freshens up the mind. It is always great to know how differently people's mind and thoughts work. I am also a yoga enthusiast and don't mind flexing few muscles during my leisure time.

Nishtha

Nishtha

Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction. – Margaret Thatcher

What attracted you to Qral?
It is the people and the work culture that attracted me to Qral.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
It is the flexibility and diversity that I really like about the Pharma and Healthcare domain. There are challenges that comes with it which enables you to explore your best. There is also an opportunity to work with the clients having different backgrounds with one standard objective in mind and helping them to achieve that.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work, I like to spend some quality time with my family and friends. In my free time I pursue my hobby of content creation on my social media platform where I share my knowledge in science and technology. Also, I do feel I have a hint of humour within me which I also share on the same platform to spread as many smiles as I can.

Paola

Paola

"An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail" - Dr. Edwin Land

What attracted you to Qral?
The opportunity to work on projects that positively impact other people's lives is very gratifying! I also saw an excellent opportunity to learn and grow.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I am excited about the challenges of every project, the diversity of clients and how much I can learn from all the people I work with. I also like the collaborative work environment we have at Qral, we help each other along the way to reach our goals.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my dog, doing ceramics and getting outside as much as I can, I love hiking, going to the beach, camping and traveling in my camper van.

Pratyk

Pratyk

“If the king doesn’t move, then his subjects won’t follow.” ― Lelouch Vi Britannia, Code Geass

What attracted you to Qral?

The opportunity to work on both business and technical aspects of client projects.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I enjoy shaping business requirements to proper design which guides subsequent implementation to produce the best solutions possible.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

When I am not working, I enjoy watching anime, reading about "Indian History & Architecture" and contributing the same to Wikipedia. I am a big time foodie and an avid traveller.

Priyanka

Priyanka

“Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!” – Henry Ford

What attracted you to Qral?
I was drawn towards the open and collaborative environment, motivated people as well as the vision of what the company aspires to become where I can learn and grow significantly without any pre-defined career path.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I like how every day presents a new opportunity for growth, working on multiple business problems and trying to learn something new and in the process building strong client relationships.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside work, I love spending time in my kitchen and experimenting with different cuisines. I like trying new food outlets whenever I can and love exploring new destinations with family and friends.

Rahul G

Rahul G

"TEAM is Together Everyone Achieves More"

What attracted you to Qral?

Through various discussion with friends working at Qral, I came to know Qral working culture which I though suits me. Oral follows flexible, supportive and collaborative working culture. Belief here is to play to the Strengths of Individual Team Members and give them opportunity to explore through multiple avenues. Focus on design and following a technology-agnostic approach to solve business problems. Team uses innovative methods while working on unstructured problems.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Working with smart individuals who always brings new ideas to the table and ready to give more than 100%. Continuous learning is key aspect of working at Qral. Working with client team is fun. Through successful deliveries of complex projects, Qral team members have established strong bond and trust with clients.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Beyond work, I love to explore new places. Enjoy playing supportive role in kitchen while my better half leading from the front. I don't have to carve out dedicated time to watch, read, discuss about Cricket, it's always there.

Ricardo

Ricardo

“If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, do not worry about the future, focus on living fully in the present.”

What attracted you to Qral?

At Qral, I work with a small team of bright individuals who are solving challenging issues in the life sciences field. My background is in public health, so having the opportunity to share my expertise at Qral while learning from my colleagues with diverse backgrounds was what attracted me the most. I was also drawn by Qral’s values and the focus on tight-knit relationship building among the team and with clients.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Working with clients is both personally and professionally rewarding. Since every client and every project has its own unique needs and challenges, this work allows me to learn a new topic, skill, or lesson from each client and project. I truly enjoy meeting new clients, learning more about them and the work they do, and developing solutions that have a meaningful impact.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my two Pomeranian dogs, LoLa and Rocco, going on nature walks, and traveling to new places. I am also from Chicago, so I love visiting new restaurants in the city, exploring the different neighborhoods, and seeing some of the main tourist attractions.

Richa

Richa

“The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation.”- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

What attracted you to Qral?

The open and collaborative culture along with the opportunity to work with such experienced people in the consulting industry and learn from them..

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Understanding the client’s business needs, exploring new tools and technologies and building innovative solutions is something that I love about my work. It enhances my technical skills and helps me build strong client relationships.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Outside of work, I like to spend my time with friends and family. I enjoy dancing, reading, traveling to new places and learning about their culture.

Ryan B

Ryan B

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde

What attracted you to Qral?

I was excited about the opportunity to work with such a talented group of teammates and create new approaches and solutions to solve our clients’ challenges.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I enjoy that clients engage us to solve some of their most challenging problems. Clients recognize that we are able to engage in a different way – they view our experienced consultants as extensions of their team and trusted advisors.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love spending time at home with my family, cooking and trying to make my daughter laugh. I also try to get out and enjoy everything that Chicago has to offer – trying new restaurants, catching a baseball game, and hanging out on the lake in the summer.

Sabhya

Sabhya

"The goal is to die with memories, not dreams."

What attracted you to Qral?

I was drawn towards the fact that Qral is a young and dynamic company and hence could provide me the opportunity to work on a variety of healthcare business problems and help me expand my business as well as domain knowledge.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Creating strong and lasting relationships with clients and team members, many of whom are industry leaders. It is incredibly satisfying to help clients overcome diverse challenges using innovative and out-of-the box ideas.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

In my free time, I like to relax and play with my cats. If I am going out, I am always on the lookout to try a new restaurant, any new event the city has to offer be it cultural or food festival, any new movie to catch or even Sufi music nights in Delhi.

Saloni

Saloni

“Why does it always have to be about the destination? Why can’t it be about the journey?” – Shonda Rhimes from Grey’s Anatomy

What attracted you to Qral?

The culture, the people and the opportunity to work in a close-knit dynamic team to solve problems innovatively. I love being a part of building something and being a part of its growth from the very beginning.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

The freedom to come up with creative solutions to challenging problems and helping our clients grow their business. I also enjoy learning new things on a day-to-day basis at Qral.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I am passionate about art and craft and keep experimenting. I also enjoy playing board games and badminton, watching television series and trying new restaurants. Whenever I can, I try my luck on baking.

Saloni V

Saloni V

"Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own" - Michelle Obama

What attracted you to Qral?
The idea of flat hierarchy and keeping every member of the Qral family well connected with each other. I believe in continuous learning and with such a talented group around me it gives me a chance to learn and grow personally as an individual. The environment is motivating and welcoming, hence, I believe that here I can bring out the best out of me.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
The collaborative environment allows the team to work and grow together. The challenges allow us to be creative on our solutions and bring the best out of us . In the process, we learn new things everyday from everyone around us - team/client. Every project/client helps you improve yourself.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Beyond work I like to dance and pursue my core dance forms with all my heart. Apart from this, I like to travel and explore new places and spend quality time with my family and friends.

Samuel

Samuel

"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new strategy." - Marcus Aurelius

What attracted you to Qral?
Qral is a dynamic consulting company with incredibly smart people that offers the opportunity to learn and grow professionally while making a real impact in the pharma and biotech space.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I am very passionate about healthcare analytics. The opportunity to work with clients to bring new products to the market or figure out ways to position a product that has the potential to change the healthcare prescription landscape is incredibly rewarding.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I am an avid conservationist. I engage in community initiatives that seek to conserve our environment.

Sarah

Sarah

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” - Carl Sagan

What attracted you to Qral?

I loved the energy and friendliness of everyone I met here. It truly feels like a cohesive group that cares about their work and each other. Beyond that, I was excited by the opportunity to work with clients who are bringing some fascinating and life-changing science into the world.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

The same things that attracted me to Qral continue to be true about my experience here. It is incredibly rewarding to work with such great people from so many different places, and it’s wonderful how easily accessible everyone is. Working with a variety of clients in different therapeutic areas also allows me to always keep learning and feeling that I am making an impact. It is quite unique how Qral builds deep relationships with clients in a way that keeps us all on the same team.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love to explore, whether that means getting to know more of New York, hiking a scenic trail, or traveling abroad. I also really enjoy seeing shows and visiting museums around the city as well as going to trivia nights. In my down time I like to experiment with learning new languages.

Shannon A

Shannon A

"The past, like the future, is indefinite and exists only as a spectrum of possibilities" - Stephen Hawking

What attracted you to Qral?
The people, the breadth of opportunity, and the industry! Qral is a group of intelligent, collaborative, and driven people who care about the professional and personal development of other Qral members. It is an extremely exciting time to be working in biotech and Qral allows me to gain firsthand exposure to the new developments in the field as well as the creative and business processes that create them.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I enjoy how everyday working at Qral is unique and brings new challenges. Working with clients to understand their needs and developing tangible solutions to them is exciting and rewarding.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
In my free time I enjoy running, swimming, hiking, painting, traveling, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family!

Shannon H

Shannon H

“Maybe that’s what life is… a wink of the eye and winking stars” - Jack Kerouac

What attracted you to Qral?
The people! The beauty of a small company is the tight-knit community it creates - everyone here is so passionate, intelligent, and driven, which pushes me to reach the highest standards I can.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I love the constant change, where each day is different and we get to take on all these different challenges. Additionally, the long-term projects we tend to have with most clients creates the ability to build amazing working relationships with respected individuals in the industry, something which is completely invaluable.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work I enjoy being active and getting outside as much as I can, whether at the beach, in the mountains, or even just around the city parks. I spend my free time reading, cooking, playing music & going to concerts, and taking care of my constantly growing plant collection.

Shashank

Shashank

"If you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves. You can gain more control over your life by paying closer attention to the little things." - Emily Dickinson

What attracted you to Qral?
It is irresistible when you see an opportunity to grow beyond your envisioned career path and what's more exhilarating is to work with like minded people who want to touch lives by driving real actionable results. I feel Qral is all about that.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
The best part of my work, working with clients is that we are actually their creative extended arm. It feels really good to know that you are valued partners driving constant impact and not just a support team with expertise in the designing field.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
My life beyond work is mostly football. I believe it is certainly more than just a game as it instills values in a person which helps to succeed in real life. I also love travelling to new places to know different cultures and the people associated with them.

Sheetal

Sheetal

"When there's a will there's a way"- Angela Merkel

What attracted you to Qral?
I was attracted to Qral as they have an open culture where all members are able to learn and grow with one another that allows for greater advances for the team. I was also attracted to the values and size of the company; hard work, curiosity and character are all themes I identify closely with and that each person has opportunities to take ownership of their work.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I like that the intersection of healthcare, technology and business are leveraged at work. Coming from academia, I am able to still utilize my experience and education to help organizations implement sound and science driven products or services to better the quality of life of whom they serve. Working with clients that bring about demonstrated change and diversity in the projects we take on makes me feel excited to go to work every day.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
In my free time, I enjoy dancing, pilates, spin, nature hikes, nights out and spending time with my close friends and family. I also enjoy travelling to picturesque locations, and eating at the best restaurants the city has to offer.

Shihan

Shihan

Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks. That means don't do it just for yourself. You will want to leave the world a little better for your having lived. -- Ruth Bader Ginsburg

What attracted you to Qral?
I want to work for a company that emphasizes interpersonal relationships and collaboration, and Qral has what I am looking for. Coming from a background in clinical medicine, Qral gives me the opportunity to better the healthcare industry from a different perspective.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
Working on different projects with various clients allows me to learn and expand my knowledge not only in science and medicine but in business as well. It is exciting to be able to help clients to implement and advance healthcare.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I enjoy swimming and playing tennis during my spare time. My husband and I love to go hiking and camping with our 2 large dogs.

Shikha

Shikha

"Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans" - John Lennon

What attracted you to Qral? Qral was the perfect place for me since it gave me an opportunity to work at the intersection of Life Sciences/Healthcare and Data Analytics/Data Science

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
Working with clients keeps me close to innovation and cutting-edge technologies. I am curious by nature and passionate about solving problems. Working with clients helps me evolve constantly by learning new tools and concepts to solve new challenges

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I enjoy watching Hollywood movies and am an avid tennis fan. I also enjoy playing badminton, travelling, and practicing yoga and meditation

Shipra

Shipra

“Arise, Awake and Stop not until the goal is reached.” - Swami Vivekananda

What attracted you to Qral?
An opportunity to work with the best minds in the field of life sciences consulting and learning from their experiences. The flexibility to operate remotely, options to grow, freedom to explore other disciplines, flat hierarchy and the caring work environment are some of the reasons to join Qral.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
Attaining a goal collectively where everyone contributes, and no effort is less or more. Being resourceful, integrating knowledge from all STEM fields and use of innovative tools to solve real world problems of a client. The cordial relationship built with client while working on the project, sense of achievement and satisfaction after successful conclusion of a project is extremely rewarding at Qral.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I love spending time with my sons. Exploring nature reserves, play areas/activities, new eating joints, watching romantic movies or just being lazy. Art, crafts, attending creative handicraft fairs interests me a lot.

Shirley

Shirley

"All I know is that I know nothing." - Socrates

What attracted you to Qral?

Chih-Kao and his vision for Qral. It resonated with me because I've seen him lead successfully under these basic principles over the five years (at the time) that I had worked with him. A genuine collaborative spirit, more focused on helping clients out than making another dollar, all the while pushing ourselves to be better than we are today, to reach for that next level of thinking. I've seen him succeed with clients where others have failed. I've seen my own and others' growth under his guidance. It doesn't mean it's easy, but I know there are new levels of professional achievements to be attained for colleagues and clients alike.

What do you enjoy about life at Qral?

I love learning, whether it's healthcare knowledge, technical skills, or a new way of thinking. Qral supports me in that learning process, while sharing my past experiences and creating new experiences with my clients.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Traveling when I can, dancing when I can't. Filling my senses with the arts: art, design, fashion, music, to complement the thinking side of my brain I mostly use at work.

ShriKisna

ShriKisna

“If you are alone & getting bored, then you are obviously in bad company” – Sadhguru (Jaggi Vasudev)

What attracted you to Qral?
My vision statement to work with a cross-functional team to create beautiful solutions for complex problems resonated with the company's approach of not trying to develop all expertise in-house for solving client problems, instead curate & act as the coordinating link for, a strong network of partnerships with proven & growing subject matter expert groups. I also really liked the flexible work environment and the no-hierarchy model which results in individual accountability & intellectual growth.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I love how I am always on my toes to learn more to support the diverse amount of work that we do with our clients. Also, it feels great to see how the work we do for life science companies make them function more efficiently hence having a direct real-life impact on improving the quality of so many lives.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I love spending time with my pug, playing music, cooking for the family, and do some form of meditation or exercise. Outside of the house, I like exploring new places, new foods & going on peaceful long drives.

Shubham

Shubham

“Whatever you are, be a good one.” - Abraham Lincoln

What attracted you to Qral?

I always like to explore and learn new tools and technologies to enhance my skills. Qral provides me the platform where I can achieve my goal, working along with such experienced people in the consulting industry.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Working in an open environment, provides me good opportunities to learn and grow, and being able to provide innovative solutions helps me build strong client relationships.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I love to play cricket, read, travel and explore new places, and sometimes I enjoy cooking too. I like to spend quality time with friends and family.

Shubham J

Shubham J

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people's thinking." - Steve Jobs

What attracted you to Qral?
The best thing which attracted me the most is that the Qral have an open, collaborative and flexible work environment where there are no segregation of senior or junior and everybody is at same level and thus in turn one feels confident and can then yield best out of himself/herself.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
Best part which keeps me encouraged, engaging and excited is that the work we do helps the client in making most out of the resources at their disposal and helping them in creating bigger impact of the products and services they offer. Also, I love that I have a great degree of control and freedom within my job. I work on a flexible schedule, both in and out-of-office but at the same time, I love that my job enables me to love and enjoy my other passions in life too.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Apart from work, I love cricket and indulge in it as in I get time, do a bit of gardening whenever time permits and as I live in a joint family I always look forward to spend quality time with all of them.

Sinclair

Sinclair

“What is wanted is not the will to believe, but the will to find out, which is the exact opposite.” - Bertrand Russell

What attracted you to Qral?

The collaborative culture and flexibility in how we get our work done. The mindset of not just delivering on our clients’ asks but making sure that we’re enjoying the experience and have enough freedom to do things the way that work well for our team as well.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Being able to deliver on a challenging task and really help out our clients is an immensely satisfying experience. It brings out the best in myself as well as everyone on the team.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

When I’ve got the vacation days available, I love traveling overseas with my wife. I also try to hit up the bouldering gym as often as I can, enjoy playing piano, and avidly read books.

Smriti

Smriti

"As Within, So Without, As above, So below." – The Emerald Tablet

What attracted you to Qral?

The overlap of core values i.e. curiosity, grit and heart along with the flexible and engaging work opportunities.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I enjoy reading, writing, sketching, hiking, traveling and contributing towards social causes.

Sumeet

Sumeet

“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” — Dalai Lama

What attracted you to Qral?
The flat hierarchy and being able to work with a variety of pharma clients including those affiliated to rare diseases is one of the few things that attracted me to Qral.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
Challenging scenarios and the freedom to try out different ways to tackle these problems is what I like about my work.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work I spend my time mostly by reading books and playing video games.

Sumit

Sumit

“Don’t Stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done!”

What attracted you to Qral?

The opportunity to work in a place with open culture and the zeal of trying & learning new things. The ability to work closely with like-minded people with common goal to tackle new challenges every day.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I enjoy solving unstructured problems, exploring new technologies, designing & implementing business solutions. Its rewarding to see a tangible impact on the clients.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Outside of work, I like listening to music, writing poetries & binge watching.

Swati

Swati

"Believe you can and you are half way through" - Theodore Roosevelt

What attracted you to Qral?

Opportunity to work with a team of smart and dynamic people where I can learn, grow and contribute. Unique collaborative culture and the diverse nature of projects to work on is something that attracted me towards Qral.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I enjoy working closely with the clients on their challenging business problems and provide innovative solutions to help their business grow. This helps to build strong relationships with our clients and we are valued as trusted partners.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Beyond work, I enjoy traveling to new places, cooking, singing (esp. Bollywood), and spending time with my little one, family and friends.

Tammy

Tammy

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" - Eleanor Roosevelt

What attracted you to Qral?
The people. Everyone I spoke to was so welcoming, willing to share their knowledge, and brought such unique experiences to Qral. The community felt open and collaborative.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
Each day is different and I love the variety of projects I am being exposed to, as well as the opportunities for me to learn and grow. It feels rewarding to work with clients that do impactful change and generate value for patients.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I enjoy cooking, doing art projects, and spending time with friends and family. In the future, I hope to travel more and be a proud dog owner.

Tanya

Tanya

“The only constant in life is change” – Heraclitus

What attracted you to Qral?

At Qral, a person is treated as an individual, not as a function. Additionally, I love the depth and breadth of knowledge of my Qral coworkers. Last but not least, I am excited to work for a company which focuses on emerging medical treatments that impact people's lives.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I enjoy that moment when a client's trust has grown to the point where we transition from "vendor" to "trusted partner".

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Outside of work you can find me with my family. My hobbies include cycling, hiking, beach activities, and Latin dance. My current obsession is my e-bike.

Tejas

Tejas

“Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.” — Anonymous

What attracted you to Qral?

The open, collaborative, flexible work environment along with the opportunity to work with such experienced people in the consulting industry and learn from them.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Challenging scenarios and the freedom to try out different ways to tackle these problems is what I like about my work.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I like playing video games, badminton, following football matches and F1 races.

Tess

Tess

“This above all: to thine own self be true” ~ Shakespeare

What attracted you to Qral?

The team at Qral is genuinely passionate about their work. In addition, Qral allows the employees room to learn and grow.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

It is rewarding to create tangible results for my clients and to have the impact of my work reach outside the scope of my own company.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Outside of work I enjoy staying active including synchronized swimming, aerial arts, scuba diving and yoga. I also enjoy spending time with my family.

Thomas

Thomas

“Action expresses priorities.” - Mahatma Gandhi

What attracted you to Qral?

The opportunity to solve challenging problems in a cutting edge industry alongside a diverse and talented set of individuals.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I find it deeply rewarding to help others achieve their goals. To do so with a team of talented individuals literally across the globe while learning new things every day is icing on the cake.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

In my free time, I enjoy riding my bike with my three-year-old daughter (she rides shotgun), snowboarding with my friends, and watching food-related content with my wife.

Umesh

Umesh

“The gratification of desires is not happiness. Genuine happiness can only be achieved when we focus on 'being more' rather than simply having more.” - Daisaku Ikeda

What attracted you to Qral?

The open, flexible and collaborative culture along with the opportunity to work with some of the finest minds in consulting industry is something I couldn’t possibly resist.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

The fact that we are not restricted to a segment of clients' business when offering our services. Not just doing what we already know but being audacious enough to venture into newer areas backed up by the belief in our ability to learn on the job and deliver.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I enjoy traveling, table tennis, and hockey, and am also big time into eSports. I was once part of one of Asia’s biggest eSports team and continue to spend time in improving level of professional gaming in India. I have been involved in initiatives to improve cancer awareness in India and have played a role in designing multiple awareness campaigns.

Vandana

Vandana

"You have to dream before your dreams can come true."- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

What attracted you to Qral?
I was excited to contribute to emerging medical treatments with a real impact on people's lives.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I am motivated by problem solving, continual learning, and collaborating with others. I appreciate the opportunities of building amazing working relationships with respected individuals in the industry.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I enjoy good food, wine, and music - especially while hosting friends and family. I also practice yoga and meditation.

Vasilis

Vasilis

“Don’t try to solve serious matters in the middle of the night” – Philip K. Dick

What attracted you to Qral?

The opportunity to work in a nimble, dynamic, and challenging environment drew me in. Coming from a research background, the collaborative nature of Qral has been a perfect fit.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Creating strong relationships with clients and co-workers has given deep meaning to my work. It is rewarding to use new technologies and develop creative solutions when addressing a problem.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Outside of work I am an avid cook (currently learning to master the grill), and enjoy running, rock climbing, and powerlifting.

Vasu

Vasu

"There are no accidents” – Master Oogway from the movie Kung Fu Panda

What attracted you to Qral?

The people. Having earlier worked with many people here, I knew I would be coming to a culture of openness and collaboration – with both the colleagues and the clients.

What do you enjoy about life at Qral?

The desire of the team to help the client as best as possible with a sense of innovation to always bring something new to the table.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I enjoy traveling and trekking. Other things I try to spend time on range from long distance running and swimming to reading and watching movies.

Vinay

Vinay

“We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein

What attracted you to Qral?

The opportunity to work closely with best and already experienced minds in the pharma space in a start-up like environment. This combination makes a perfect recipe for fast paced learning and fun.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Working with clients who understand and have a hold on the pulse of the industry helps put things in perspective. I also appreciate working with an experienced and humble team, always ready to help and contribute.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I like to spend my time playing outdoor sports. I am passionate about swimming and cricket. Any bit of more time and I will pick up a good book to read.

Vinay C

Vinay C

“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”

What attracted you to Qral?
Qral provides a collaborative, friendly, and casual work environment. At the same time, everyone is highly focused on productivity and high performance levels of work. The opportunity of working with like-minded people and also learn exponentially attracted me towards Qral.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

I enjoy that feeling of accomplishment when we are up against a deadline, and we only have one shot to get it right, and sometimes it turns out better than we could have imagined. And that always changing and evolving business needs excites me where we get front row seats watching the entire journey of a simple idea grow into a global business - that entails endless solution discussions, brainstorming sessions, and troubleshooting/issues reporting meetings. I enjoy and learn from every bit of being responsible for end-to-end solution as an independent entity as well as team player.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

Traveling, Cycling, and Playing Volleyball.

William

William

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” - Muhammad Ali

What attracted you to Qral?
The size of the company, as well as the open culture, really appealed to me as a workplace in which I would be really happy. Furthermore, the type of clients and industries that Qral works with are particularly interesting to me, as they present us with abundant opportunities to learn, improve, and help.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I love the unique opportunity that consulting presents to not only tackle new and different questions and challenges with each project, but also to help create real change and have a positive impact on businesses and people.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work, I enjoy fishing, cooking, writing, and watching or playing almost any sport. I try to travel as much as possible, and seek out new experiences in exciting places whenever I can.

Yaseen

Yaseen

"Don't count the days - make the days count." - Muhammad Ali

What attracted you to Qral?
The opportunity to work with and learn from a team of very smart and driven people, as well as the expertise that Qral provides towards a variety of business issues in the realm of life sciences. On top of that, it is clear that everyone here is motivated to help one another grow, which is exciting for me as I look to continue to grow my career and learn something new every day.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I enjoy having a real-world impact through problem solving in the healthcare space and ultimately trying to improve the lives of patients our clients aim to. Additionally, it is great to be able to learn while doing so through applying different strategies to a diverse set of issues we encounter, and having to consistently adapt to novel ones.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work, I enjoy staying active, trying new recipes, learning songs on the guitar, going to concerts, watching the NBA, hanging out with friends & family, and exploring all that Chicago has to offer!

Yashaswi

Yashaswi

"Do not go gentle into that good night; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. - Dylan Thomas

What attracted you to Qral?

The opportunity to work in an up-and-coming firm and to be a part of its journey to the zenith!

What do you like about your work, working with clients?

Being exposed to a variety of practice areas and collaborating with people around the globe to solve problems and making an impact.

How do you spend your life beyond work?

I like to venture into the unknown - which could range from curling up and watching a movie, to picking up my backpack and traveling to unexplored places.

Yatendra

Yatendra

Hard work always beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard.

What attracted you to Qral?
Collaborative culture and open work environment. People at Qral are very friendly and incredibly smart. I feel learning should be a never ending process and qral provides this platform where people can learn and explore more about the healthcare industry.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I feel clients growth is directly proportional to company's growth and company's growth is directly proportional to employee's growth. Hence, I believe in quality work. Also working with clients in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries will provide me the opportunity to learn more about the advancement in biotechnology.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
I'm an outdoor person. I love to explore new places. I'm also addicted to football. I try to keep myself fit with gym and stuff.

Zachary

Zachary

"There are three things you can never take back - A shot arrow, a spoken word, and a missed opportunity." - Jim Margraff

What attracted you to Qral?
I found the ability to work with some of the brightest people in the industry to be very appealing. Throughout my interview process, I continued to gain more of an appreciation for the people, culture, and the work that Qral does.

What do you like about your work, working with clients?
I find immense value in developing relationships with clients while building trust in order to accomplish our goals. I think there are always opportunities to learn and collaboration is an amazing avenue to explore.

How do you spend your life beyond work?
Outside of work, I enjoy following the Philadelphia sports teams, especially the Philadelphia Eagles. I love staying active including traveling, exercising, golfing, and playing basketball. I enjoy keeping busy, but can always make time for my family & friends.

Credits

Photo by Neo_II, flickr