Shivam K. Shodhan
About Shivam K. Shodhan
Shivam K. Shodhan serves as the Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, and Business Operations Head, as well as Chief of Staff at Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. He holds an MBA from the University of Florida and has extensive experience in healthcare strategy and operations, particularly in cell and gene therapies.
Current Role at Sangamo Therapeutics
Shivam K. Shodhan serves as the Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, and Business Operations Head, as well as Chief of Staff at Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he plays a significant part in shaping and driving commercial planning and portfolio management. His responsibilities include leading strategic initiatives aimed at addressing high unmet needs in conditions related to neuroscience, hematology, and rare diseases. He has extensive experience in the biotechnology sector, particularly in cell, gene, and genomic editing therapies.
Professional Experience
Shivam K. Shodhan has held various positions in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. He worked at Stax as Vertical Lead and Engagement Leader for the Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Hedge Fund vertical from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he was at ClearView Healthcare Partners, where he served as a Senior Consultant and Consultant, focusing on healthcare and life sciences strategy from 2019 to 2021 and 2017 to 2019, respectively. He also held the position of Director at Global Biotech Revolution from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
Shivam K. Shodhan earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Strategy and Healthcare Management from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business. He also completed his medical education at St. George's University School of Medicine, where he focused on Clinical Medicine, Healthcare Innovation & Leadership, and Medical Humanities. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he studied Psychology with minors in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Spanish.
Academic and Research Experience
Shivam K. Shodhan has a background in academia, having served as Academic Faculty at Stony Brook Medicine from 2016 to 2017. He also completed a Perioperative Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship at the same institution from 2015 to 2017. His research experience includes a focus on innovative therapies such as CAR-T and gene therapy, as well as genomic editing therapies utilizing AAV delivery capsids.
Leadership and Strategic Initiatives
Throughout his career, Shivam K. Shodhan has demonstrated expertise in leading corporate strategy and business operations for clinical-stage companies. He has partnered with C-suite executives to achieve corporate goals, including acquisitions, divestitures, and licensing agreements. His strategic initiatives have contributed to the development of pioneering therapies aimed at addressing significant healthcare challenges.