Sagar Thaker
About Sagar Thaker
Sagar Thaker is the Area Vice President of Life Sciences at Komodo Health in Los Angeles, California, with extensive experience in global marketing and sales within the medical technologies and healthcare sectors.
Current Role at Komodo Health
Sagar Thaker currently holds the position of Area Vice President, Life Sciences at Komodo Health. Based in Los Angeles, California, he is responsible for leading life sciences initiatives. His role involves driving strategic direction, overseeing key projects, and ensuring the alignment of life sciences activities with the company’s overall objectives.
Previous Experience at Abbott
Sagar Thaker worked at Abbott in various senior capacities from 2017 to 2022. Initially, he served as Global Marketing Director in Sylmar, California, where he was involved in overseeing global marketing strategies. In 2021, he was promoted to Director, Innovative Therapy Development, a role he held for seven months. His responsibilities included exploring new therapeutic possibilities and advancing innovative concepts.
Roles at St. Jude Medical
Sagar Thaker spent several years at St. Jude Medical, starting as a Sr. EP/TSS Representative in the Greater Los Angeles Area from 2011 to 2014. He progressively took on more senior roles, including Senior Product Marketing Manager from 2014 to 2016 and Global Group Marketing Manager, CRM Therapies, from 2016 to 2017 in Sylmar, California. His tenure at St. Jude Medical involved significant contributions to CRM therapies and product marketing.
Educational Background
Sagar Thaker has a diverse educational background. He achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from The Johns Hopkins University between 1999 and 2003. He then earned a Master of Science (MS) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Riverside in 2004. Subsequently, he completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the UCLA Anderson School of Management from 2011 to 2014. This extensive education has provided him with a robust foundation in both science and business.
Industry Expertise
With extensive experience in global marketing and sales, Sagar Thaker has a well-established career in the medical technologies and healthcare sectors. His role at Abbott focused on innovative therapy development, while his positions at St. Jude Medical involved comprehensive marketing and product management duties. His expertise spans market strategy, product development, and the commercialization of medical technologies.