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Sangeetha Ramsagar (born May 15, 1976) works in drug pipeline and companion diagnostics commercial strategy in the pharmaceutical industry. An avid proponent for Precision based Medicine; she started her career as an Oncology scientist in 2000, switching to launch marketing with over 15 years in various commercial strategy roles in leading Pharmaceutical and Diagnostics firms. 1

 Life, Education and Training 

Sangeetha Ramsagar was born in (Chennai, Tamilnadu), India [] and was raised in several Indian cities (Goa[], Delhi[], Cochin[]), as her father was a Naval Aviator traveling across several coastal cities. Her father, Rear Admiral Ramsagar retired after his final defense post as the Military Secretary to the President of India in 1994. He was the first ever naval officer to be recruited as the military secretary to the president of India.

Upon finishing her undergraduate degree in Microbiology in India, Sangeetha traveled to The United States for a Graduate Degree at The Ohio State University where she graduated with a MS in Molecular Genetics in 2000. Sangeetha then worked in the pharmaceutical industry in several roles spanning science and marketing strategy. She then received a MBA from NYU’s STERN school of business in 2008.

She now resides in Morristown, NJ[] with her husband and two sons.

 Family History 

Sangeetha Ramsagar’s grandfather, late Rao Sahib P.Sourirajulu Naidu, I.P.S was a Sr. Superintendent of Police and passed away while in service. His Grand Father, late Dewan Bahadhur P. Paramkusham Naidu I.P.S. was the first & the only Indian police officer to be the Commissioner of Police of Madras province in the British days, In 1919 (After  the First World War). Her grandmother, late Mrs. P. Rajamany was well regarded in her career as a social worker and raised 8 children who later became very successful as doctors and defense personnel, residing in various parts of the world.

 Career 

After graduating with an MS in Molecular Genetics, Sangeetha joined Bayer Pharmaceuticals in 2000 and has since held several roles in science and marketing strategy. Over the years she has developed a keen focus in Precision Based Medicine, helping Pharmaceutical and Diagnostic companies prepare their drug companion diagnostic tests go to market.

 Events and Public Speaking 

She serves as a moderator, interviewer, and co-host of health care and companion diagnostics panels and events, showcased worldwide.

 References 

Speaker:Innovation and Technology Leadership;



New York Women in STEM Mentor and Speaker

Expert Panelist: Interactive Solution Finding Session: Aligning Drug- Companion Diagnostic Co-Development; 

Chair: World CDX Boston, 2015; Drug-Companion Diagnostic Commercialization Workshop “Questions to Ask from Early Development to Launch” 

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