Vivek Sivathanu PhD
About Vivek Sivathanu PhD
Vivek Sivathanu, PhD, serves as Vice President at OrbiMed in San Francisco, California, where he focuses on venture capital investments in biotech and medical devices. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has experience in management consulting and equity research within the life sciences sector.
Work at OrbiMed Advisors
Vivek Sivathanu has served as Vice President at OrbiMed Advisors since 2020. Based in San Francisco, California, he is part of the private equity team, focusing on venture capital investments in the biotech, medical devices, and diagnostics sectors. His role involves contributing to the development and financing of biotech and medtech companies, guiding them from initial concept through to initial public offering (IPO) and beyond.
Education and Expertise
Vivek Sivathanu holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering and Technology Commercialization from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He also earned a Master of Science from MIT and a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both engineering and business aspects of life sciences.
Background in Life Sciences Consulting
Prior to his current role, Vivek Sivathanu worked as a Life Sciences Strategy Consultant at Simon-Kucher & Partners from 2018 to 2019. In this capacity, he advised clients in the biopharma and medtech industries on drug pricing, marketing, and commercial strategy. He also held a position at Evercore as a Biotechnology Equity Research analyst from 2019 to 2020, further enhancing his expertise in the life sciences sector.
PhD Research Focus
During his doctoral research, Vivek Sivathanu investigated muscle strength enhancing pathways and platforms for personalized medicine in cancer therapy. This research reflects his commitment to advancing medical science and improving therapeutic strategies in oncology.
Previous Experience in Venture Creation
Vivek Sivathanu briefly worked at Flagship Ventures in 2012, focusing on life science venture creation. This experience contributed to his understanding of the startup ecosystem within the life sciences and prepared him for his current role in venture capital.