About
Patrice Bonfiglio is President at Sarissa Capital Management LP, a Stamford, Connecticut-based investment manager specializing in constructive shareholder activism within the healthcare sector. In her role, she oversees firm strategy, operations, and investment activities, focusing on public and private equities primarily in healthcare, biopharma, and biotech industries. Sarissa’s long-biased activist approach typically involves multi-year investment horizons and close engagement with management teams to unlock shareholder value.
Prior to becoming President, Bonfiglio held several senior positions at Sarissa, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer. She was also the Chief Financial Officer of Sarissa Capital Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company targeting healthcare and biopharma assets. Her earlier career spans key operational, accounting, and compliance roles at firms such as Arbalet Capital Management, Arrowhawk Capital Partners, Ridgefield Capital Asset Management, and Pequot Capital Management, evidencing her deep expertise in hedge fund operations and investment management.
Bonfiglio holds a B.S. from Temple University and has served as a director of Amarin Corporation PLC, a biopharmaceutical company. Renowned for her operational rigor, financial leadership, and compliance acumen, Bonfiglio is recognized as an industry leader in healthcare-focused shareholder activism and governance.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarissa Capital Management LP | President | Mar 2023 to Present | — | 
| Sarissa Capital Management LP | Chief Financial Officer | Mar 2014 to Present | — | 
| Sarissa Capital Management LP | Manager of Accounting and Operations | Nov 2013 to Mar 2014 | — | 
| Amarin Corporation | Member, Board of Directors | Feb 2023 to Present | Amarin (NASDAQ: AMRN) is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and markets products for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. | 
| Chief | Member | Dec 2023 to Present | Chief is a private network that connects and supports the most powerful women executives to strengthen their leadership, magnify their influence, and pave the way to bring others with them. | 
| Sarissa Capital Acquisition Corp | Chief Financial Officer | Oct 2020 to Oct 2022 | Sarissa Capital Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: SRSA) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). | 
| Arbalet Capital Management, LP | Head of Operations | Apr 2012 to Sep 2013 | — | 
| Arrowhawk Capital Partners | Operations Manager | Jul 2010 to Apr 2012 | — | 
| Ridgefield Capital Asset Management | Senior Accountant | Apr 2008 to Aug 2010 | — | 
| Pequot Capital | Associate and Fund Accountant | Jun 2006 to Apr 2008 | — | 
Education
Temple University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
2001 — 2006
Others at Sarissa Capital Management LP (1)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| MMark DiPaolo | Senior Partner | Greenwich, CT , United States |