Bhakti Patel is a strategic clinical operations leader specializing in ophthalmology, medical devices, and drug/device combination trials. As Senior Director of Project Delivery within the Ophthalmology business unit, Bhakti leads global clinical delivery efforts with a focus on cross-functional collaboration, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
With nearly two decades of experience across CRO, pharma, and site networks, she brings deep expertise in clinical trial management across all phases, including vendor oversight, risk mitigation, audit readiness, and data-driven process improvement. Her leadership has supported successful trials in a broad range of therapeutic areas, with particular depth in ophthalmology indications such as geographic atrophy, glaucoma, diabetic macular edema (DME), and gene therapy.
Prior to joining TFS, Bhakti held senior leadership roles at Velocity Clinical Research, Glaukos Corporation, and ORA, where she implemented scalable systems, enhanced site performance, and led inspection readiness across global studies. She is also known for building and mentoring high-performing teams that consistently deliver on time and with quality.
Bhakti holds a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Biochemistry and is a certified Lead Auditor. She is deeply committed to patient-centered research, continuous improvement, and empowering teams to drive lasting impact.