Executive Leadership

Shamim Patel

Executive Advisor, Life Sciences

With a foundation in traditional healthcare from reputable organizations such as Rush and Advocate, Shamim transitioned into the life sciences sector, dedicating the last decade to translating complex clinical data and technology into accessible language.

This unique skill set enabled her to effectively bridge the science behind the clinical investments and facilitate informed clinical decision-making at the point of care through key account management strategies.

Over the course of her career, Shamim maximized patient activation and demonstrated outcomes across multiple therapeutic areas for prominent pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Novartis. She successfully quadrupled therapeutic areas from one to four and increased customer engagements by 150%. Additionally, she spearheaded market expansion efforts that led to a 25% growth, while enhancing customer satisfaction by 32% through strategic Health IT initiatives.

Shamim’s initiatives resulted in a remarkable 59% cost savings for clinical trial recruitment and patient identification, translating to an estimated $3 million in savings.