Our Leadership
Sitero is a Next-Generation Clinical Trial Solutions provider that is re-imagining clinical trials for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
Our team of experts brings an extensive portfolio of clinical research, life science consulting, R&D technology, pharmacovigilance, and IRB/IBC solutions to help deliver the best possible outcome for our customers. We are committed to staying at the forefront of innovation and providing unparalleled technology-enabled support and solutions.
SANKESH ABBHI
CEO
DAVID INGRAHAM
President
As President, David heads Sitero’s daily operations and is responsible for achieving the company’s short and long-term goals and objectives. Prior to joining the Sitero team, David played various leadership roles in the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences technology space, most recently as the SVP, Global Professional Services at ArisGlobal where he was a member of the Executive Team and played a key role in the successful acquisition by Nordic Capital.
We focus on innovative, technology enabled solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core strengths.
ASHOK KATTI
Chief Technology Officer & President, APAC
SARAH ZIEGLER
VP, IRB, IBC & Biosafety Services
Dr. Ziegler is responsible for leading the IRB, IBC, and Biosafety services at Sitero. Sarah was previously the Deputy Director of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) with the USDA where she supervised laboratory operations and Biorisk management. Sarah is an ABSA certified biosafety professional and is passionate about ensuring the safety of workers and the community during biomedical research. She has previously served as an IBC chair, Biosafety Officer and Responsible Official for multiple research institutions. She has also consulted on projects as an SME for Select Agents, Biorisk Management, facility design and Laboratory Operations. Sarah received her Ph.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Biomedical Science and was a Post-doctoral Fellow in the National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program (NBBTP).
CURT NASER
VP, Product
DOUGLAS CORY
VP, Software Engineering
KAPI PATEL
VP, Product Management
Kapi Patel is the Vice President of Product Management at Sitero. She leads product strategy and innovation for the Sitero Clinical Mentor Technology product portfolio and works cross-functionally to plan and execute the initiatives. Kapi has a versatile background with extensive software development and operational leadership experience. She is an accomplished leader who develops strong teams and culture while delivering technology solutions to achieve strategic goals and customer satisfaction. During her career, Kapi has successfully led product management, software development, portfolio governance, customer success, application support, professional services, and IT Infrastructure teams.
AJITH GOPALAKRISHNAN
VP, Service Delivery
As the Vice President of Service Delivery at Sitero, Ajith Gopalakrishnan leads our Technology and Data Management services and is responsible for the successful delivery of Sitero’s Clinical Trial technologies and services to our customers. Ajith is an accomplished technology executive with a proven track record and has deep experience leading service and customer success teams. He is passionate about building customer focused teams, developing transformative technology solutions, and establishing data driven culture within organizations. Prior to working at Clario/Sitero, Ajith was Vice President of Customer Success at Comprehend leading the delivery of cloud-based SaaS data and analytics solutions to BioPharma clients. Prior to Comprehend, he served as Vice President of Global Delivery and Customer Success at Saama, where he led the development of digital solutions for life sciences, insurance, and technology customers.
ABHISHEK PRASAD
Associate VP, Validation Services & Product Operations
Abhishek Prasad is the Associate Vice President of Validation Services & Product Operations at Sitero. With over a decade of experience in enterprise product delivery, he is responsible for managing and mentoring globally distributed validation teams. By establishing effective measures to improve the Validation Services team’s productivity, Abhishek’s teams help enhance product quality while driving operational excellence via automation. Prior to his current role, Abhishek spearheaded validation of all eClinical products at Clario while also establishing validation teams and processes for the drug safety solutions business unit as well as managing medical imaging, specialty software, data and analytics, and data sciences validation projects with his global team.
Dr. JOBY JOHN
Associate VP, Clinical Data Systems and Services
As Associate Vice President of Clinical Data Systems and Services at Sitero, Dr. John manages our Mentor EDC/ePRO, eConsent, Clinical Data Management and Biostatics offerings. Dr. John is a senior clinical research leader with over 20 years of global leadership experience. She has worked with a wide array of global pharma companies, CROs, and FSPs and has been involved in building up and managing multiple clinical domain teams. She is passionate about clinical data management and its evolution and has presented/chaired sessions in multiple industry forums such as DIA and SCDM. Prior to working at Sitero, Dr. John worked with Clario, Bioclinica, and Accenture in leading large global teams delivering clinical services.
TAKODA ROLAND
Director, Clinical Operations
As the Director of Clinical Operations at Sitero, Takoda Roland plays a pivotal role in advancing Sitero’s goals to revolutionize healthcare through technology enabled solutions and patient-centric approaches. Takoda brings over a decade of experience in clinical research operations. With a strong focus on leveraging the latest technologies, Takoda has consistently excelled in streamlining clinical trials, standardizing data collection, and enhancing patient safety throughout his career. Takoda has been recognized as a published author in publications for SOCRA and ACRP and has delivered presentations at industry events such as Marcus Evans and DIA. His invaluable insights have also led him to provide consulting services to multiple clinical research start-ups, bolstering their success and driving innovation within the sector.
NEHA SOOD
Director, Drug Safety, Risk Management, & Medical Writing
As the Director of Drug Safety, Risk Management, & Medical Writing services at Sitero, Neha Sood manages our Clinical Drug Safety offering and brings extensive PV expertise to Sitero. Her experience expands across managing all pre- and post-marketing PV operations with activities ranging from case intake to case submission, data-migration and safety database implementations, clinical trial safety activities, literature surveillance, aggregate reporting, safety evaluation and risk management, QPPV support and PSMF maintenance services. Neha was instrumental in establishing GVP Compliant PV processes for several global pharmaceutical companies in her previous roles and is based out of the United Kingdom.
NAGENDRA SHIVASWAMY
AVP & Financial Controller
As the AVP and Financial Controller at Sitero, Nagendra plays a pivotal role in unifying all financial processes to maximize business benefits. With a focus on fostering stronger strategic alliances, Nagendra’s expertise enhances the financial landscape of our organization. Previously, Nagendra served as the Global Financial Controller at ArisGlobal, where he was instrumental in establishing global process verticals (Centers of Excellence), automating processes, and integrating finance systems. Nagendra firmly believes in fostering effective communication and ensuring that financial insights are accessible to all stakeholders. His passion for harnessing technology’s potential drives innovative financial solutions and supports our organization’s vision for the future.
SUNIL PANDITA
Director of Quality Assurance
Sunil Pandita brings over 17 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Leader, with a proven track record of excellence in overseeing quality functions within the clinical domain. As the Director of Quality Assurance at Sitero, Sunil plays a pivotal role in managing our Quality Assurance and Information Security initiatives. Sunil’s expertise encompasses the comprehensive management of quality across GxP systems, including the meticulous oversight of clinical trials, CRO operations, and regulatory inspections. In addition, Sunil is also an ISO13485 Certified lead auditor, further underscoring his commitment to excellence and adherence to industry best practices. With his leadership, Sitero continues to thrive in delivering unparalleled quality and reliability to our clients and stakeholders.
