Shafiq Poonja
About Shafiq Poonja
Shafiq Poonja is the Senior Vice President of Emerging Market Segments, Life Sciences at Komodo Health, with a background in law and extensive experience in healthcare technology and operations.
Senior Vice President, Emerging Market Segments, Life Sciences at Komodo Health
Currently, Shafiq Poonja holds the position of Senior Vice President, Emerging Market Segments, Life Sciences at Komodo Health. He operates remotely from the United States, leading data partnerships and focusing on integrating unique datasets with the company's Healthcare Map. His role centers on leveraging technology to address challenges in clinical research and improve healthcare outcomes.
Previous Roles at Komodo Health
Before his current role, Shafiq Poonja served as the Area Vice President, Account Strategy (Life Science Intermediaries - Data & Tech Services) & SLT at Komodo Health from 2020 to 2023. During this period in the San Francisco Bay Area, he was responsible for driving strategic initiatives and partnerships, enhancing the company's data and technology services within the life sciences sector.
Chief Of Staff and Director Of Operations at Mendel.ai
Shafiq Poonja worked at Mendel.ai from 2018 to 2020. Initially, he served as the Director Of Operations in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he focused on operational excellence and strategic initiatives. Later, he assumed the role of Chief Of Staff in San Jose, California, overseeing key projects and supporting company leadership in executing the company's vision.
Educational Background and Early Career
Shafiq Poonja's academic journey includes a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Harvard Law School, which he earned between 2010 and 2013. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) at the University of California, Berkeley, from 2005 to 2007. Shortly after completing law school, he co-founded his first company, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit early in his career.