Omar Khalil

Managing Director at Santé Ventures · Joined 2020

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Biography

Omar Khalil is a Managing Director at Santé Ventures, where he focuses on biotechnology investments across multiple therapeutic areas and oversees the firm's Boston office. He first joined Santé in 2007, left for operating roles in industry, and rejoined the firm in 2020. His promotion to Managing Director was announced with the close of Fund V in 2026. His industry experience includes senior leadership roles at Baxter International and Baxalta, now part of Takeda, and at the commercial stage company Kaléo. He began his career in the healthcare practice of McKinsey and Company. He earned a BSE and an MSE in biomedical engineering summa cum laude from the University of Michigan, where he serves on the College of Engineering Leadership Advisory Board.

Education

Previous Experience

Career Timeline

2007
First joined Santé Ventures before leaving for operating roles in the biopharmaceutical industry.
2020
Rejoined Santé Ventures, focusing on biotechnology investments and overseeing the firm's Boston office.
2026
Promoted to Managing Director, announced with the close of Santé Ventures' $330 million Fund V.

Sources & References

Santé - Team, Omar Khalil ↗Santé - Fund V announcement (2026) ↗