Jaydev Thakkar

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Executive Advisor | Consultant at ActiGraph

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Jaydev is a health-tech executive with over 25 years of experience, from pharma giant Amgen to high-growth startup Biofourmis, where he was COO. He specializes in digital health innovation, patient-centric solutions, and modernizing clinical trials. He holds dual MBAs from UCLA Anderson and London Business School and is described by colleagues as calm, collected, and tactful.

He is passionate about improving health outcomes through technology. This mission extends to mentoring the next generation, where he has shared his entrepreneurial journey with young students. He enjoys working with kids on math and science projects and has coached a school math league program.

Jaydev launched his first co-founded business at age 18, managing a manufacturing plant and directing a national sales and marketing team.

Personality Overview

Analytical & Cautious

Not Very Vocal

Slower Adopter

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Digital Health Innovation
He founded and led the Digital Health and Innovation group at Amgen and was COO of digital therapeutics leader Biofourmis, focusing on improving patient outcomes through technology.
Clinical Trial Modernization
At Amgen, he managed IT for a massive portfolio of global clinical trials, including one with over 27, 000 patients, and focuses on patient-centric trial design.
Health-Tech M&A
His current role at ActiGraph involves advising on the post-merger integration of Biofourmis's life sciences business, which he helped build.

Media Appearances

Jaydev has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Executive Advisor | Consultant at ActiGraph
1-2020 - 12-2024
Chief Operating Officer at Biofourmis
1-2017 - 1-2020
Director Digital Health and Innovation at Amgen
1-2011 - 1-2017
Director IS, Global Head - Clinical Trials & Biosimilars at Amgen
1-2006 - 12-2010
Principal Architect, IS Enterprise Architecture (Lead - R&D Architecture Services) at Amgen

Education

2017 - 2019
Master of Business Administration - MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management
2018 - 2018
Master of Business Administration - MBA from London Business School

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Insights For Selling To Jaydev

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jaydev is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jaydev

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jaydev move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Jaydev take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Jaydev

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