Jaydev Thakkar MBA

Jaydev is a Visionary technology leader and Executive with sharp business acumen and accomplished record of leadership roles in large biotech, entrepreneurial high-tech, telecom, retail, manufacturing and consulting environments. 25+ years of experience in applying technology to transform businesses with novel strategies. Unique cross-disciplinary biopharma experience blending Clinical Development, Medical affairs, Product Safety, Finance and Technology. Passionate about improving public health and welfare with innovative solutions and new business models.
Currently, he is responsible for the technology strategy and innovation vital to discovering, delivering and managing Amgen’s therapies. His responsibilities include developing "beyond the therapy" strategy to maximize product value and patient outcomes across patient journey. His group leads discovery, evaluation, selection and execution of novel platforms, technologies and open innovation capabilities that encompass diagnostics, drug formulations, devices and digital health.
Previous experiences include head of IT roles supporting wide spectrum of R&D business functions globally, including Clinical Operations, Clinical Data Management, Design Development Center, Biosimilars, Scientific Affairs, R&D Portfolio and Pipeline Planning etc. His responsibilities included defining Amgen's Clinical IT vision, managing execution of IS portfolio with a multi-year roadmap, and identifying innovations in health care industry that Amgen can leverage in Clinical Development such as Digital Health, Mobile Apps, wearables & sensors, Virtual/Remote trials, Real World Data etc.
Experience managing small to large groups working in Start-up to Fortune 500 companies, cofounder of a IT start-up, Head of Manufacturing plant. Proven track record of leading high performance teams through significant organization change, recruiting and retaining top talent.