Sadanand Gite

Sadanand Gite is an experienced professional in regulatory affairs and scientific research with a focus on diagnostics and biotechnology. Currently serving as Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs Strategic Programs at Abbott since January 2023, Sadanand leads project teams and provides strategic direction for premarket strategies and regulatory requirements across multiple divisions. Prior experience includes serving as Lead Scientific Reviewer at the FDA from July 2020 to December 2022, providing expertise for Emergency Use Authorizations related to COVID-19 diagnostics, and holding various positions at First Light Diagnostics, including Director of Scientific Research, where Sadanand developed innovative diagnostic technologies and managed multimillion-dollar government grants. Earlier experience was gained at AmberGen, where Sadanand directed molecular diagnostics research and secured significant funding for product development. Sadanand holds an MBA from Babson College, a post-doctoral degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Savitribai Phule Pune University.