Nilam Patel, Mph
About Nilam Patel, Mph
Nilam Patel, MPH, is a Senior Clinical Outsourcing Manager and Site & HCP Contracts Team Lead at Nektar Therapeutics, with a background in biotechnology and public health. She has extensive experience in healthcare management, problem-solving, and process improvement, having held various roles in organizations such as Genentech, Emory Healthcare, and Stanford Health Care.
Work at Nektar Therapeutics
Nilam Patel serves as the Senior Clinical Outsourcing Manager and Site & HCP Contracts Team Lead at Nektar Therapeutics. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the management and oversight of clinical outsourcing initiatives. Her role involves leading contract negotiations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Patel's expertise in clinical operations supports the company's objectives in advancing innovative therapies.
Education and Expertise
Nilam Patel earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2005 to 2010. She later obtained a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Emory University, completing her studies from 2013 to 2014. Patel's educational background equips her with a solid foundation in both biotechnology and public health management.
Background
Nilam Patel has a diverse professional background in healthcare and clinical operations. She began her career at Synarc as a Business Solutions Architect and Sales Support Executive from 2010 to 2012. Following this, she worked at Emory Healthcare as an intern in the Emory Clinic Directed Study Program in 2013. Patel continued to develop her career at Coker Group as a Staff Associate Consultant from 2014 to 2016, and at Stanford Health Care as a Quality Consultant in 2016. She also held the position of Director of Business Development at Health Technology Forum from 2016 to 2017.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Nilam Patel has demonstrated a commitment to improving healthcare access and delivery. Her special interest in population health management and healthcare technology has driven her to excel in complex environments that require problem-solving and process improvement. Patel's experience across various healthcare organizations has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead initiatives that enhance care delivery.