Portal Innovations Taps Seasoned Executive to Lead Its Newest Powered by Portal Site at the New Jersey Innovation Hub

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sangeetha Ramsagar has been selected as the Executive Director of the New Jersey Innovation Hub, Powered by Portal (NJIH) at the HELIX NJ. Ramsagar will lead strategy, operations, and ecosystem development for the 30,000-square-foot life sciences incubator, advancing its mission to accelerate the formation and growth of next-generation startup companies in New Jersey.

Her hiring marks a key milestone as the NJIH builds dedicated leadership to support founders translating scientific discovery into scalable companies.

Ramsagar brings more than 20 years of experience across pharma, biotechnology commercialization, venture strategy, and portfolio development. Most recently, she served as Founder and CEO of Kronos Health, where she advised emerging biotech companies on commercialization planning and portfolio strategy. Prior to that, she held leadership roles at Flagship Pioneering, Johnson & Johnson, Bayer Healthcare, and Quest Diagnostics, where she guided oncology and neurology programs from early development through product launch and led business development and licensing initiatives advancing innovative therapies to market.

Drawing on experience within both venture-backed startups and global pharmaceutical leadership gives her a comprehensive perspective on the challenges companies face at each stage of growth. Having advised founders, evaluated early assets, and led product development and market advancement inside large pharma environments, she is well positioned to help startups scale operations, secure capital, and build strategic partnerships from day one.

“The New Jersey Innovation Hub, Powered by Portal, is designed to be more than lab space; it is a launchpad for breakthrough science and entrepreneurial success,” said Chris Paladino, President of the New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO). “Sangeetha’s unique ability to bridge deep scientific expertise with commercialization strategy makes her the ideal leader to build this ecosystem from the ground up.”

Ramsagar will oversee member recruitment, programming, and strategic partnerships designed to connect founders with investors, industry leaders, and commercialization resources.

"The New Jersey Innovation Hub signals a new chapter for innovation in the Northeast,” said Ramsagar. “New Jersey has long been a cornerstone of the life sciences industry, and I’m excited to be a part of the Portal team and work alongside DEVCO, and other regional partners to build a collaborative environment that helps scientific innovation reach patients faster.”

The New Jersey Innovation Hub, Powered by Portal, is designed as a catalytic center for life sciences innovation in New Brunswick, bringing together startups, academic institutions, investors, and industry partners to accelerate breakthrough science into viable companies. Through hands-on operational support and curated programming, Portal will help companies navigate commercialization, capital formation, and long-term growth.

For more information about the New Jersey Innovation Hub, Powered by Portal, please visit: https://www.njinnovates.com/