Sandra Nagale, Ph.D.
About Sandra Nagale, Ph.D.
Sandra Nagale, Ph.D., is the Director of Digital Health at Boston Scientific, known for her leadership in developing Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and her success in multiple healthcare technology areas.
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Sandra Nagale, Ph.D., holds the position of Director, Digital Health at Boston Scientific, a role she has been in since 2019. In this capacity, she oversees significant digital health initiatives and leads teams to develop impactful healthcare solutions.
Professional Experience at Boston Scientific
Sandra Nagale has an extensive history with Boston Scientific, starting as a Research Fellow from 2016 to 2017. She advanced to the role of Senior Manager, Digital Health IT, which she held from 2017 to 2019. Currently, she serves as the Director, Digital Health, leveraging her expertise and leadership skills to enhance the company's digital health strategy and solutions.
Education and Expertise
Sandra Nagale holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Tufts University, achieved in 2006. She also earned a Master of Science in Chemistry from Michigan State University in 2001 and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Ljubljana. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in digital health and technology integration.
Research and Early Career
Before her tenure at Boston Scientific, Sandra Nagale gained valuable research experience. She worked as a Research Associate at the National Institute of Chemistry Slovenia and as a Research Intern at Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' in 1996. She also contributed as a Graduate Research Assistant at Michigan State University and Tufts University.
Achievements
Sandra Nagale has a proven track record of success in various therapy and technology areas, including cardiovascular, gastroenterology, urology, and women's health. She led the Digital Health/AI organization at Boston Scientific, delivering products and platforms for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). Additionally, she won the Boston Scientific Innovation Challenge in consecutive years, 2015 and 2016.