Humaira Merchant

Humaira Merchant is a seasoned professional in the life sciences industry, currently serving as Senior Director of New Product Commercialization at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals since March 2017. In this role, responsibilities include advising the Chief Commercial Officer, managing commercial governance forums, and facilitating cross-regional collaboration. Previous positions at Alnylam include Director of Operations and Director of Launch Excellence, where Humaira led global commercial launches and strategic planning initiatives. Prior experience at Biogen encompassed roles such as Associate Director of Asset Management and Senior Manager of Commercial Strategic Effectiveness, focusing on maximizing asset value and coordinating regulatory compliance. Earlier career experiences include consulting at ClearView Healthcare Partners and project management at Monogram Biosciences and Quintiles. Humaira holds an MBA in Health Care Management from The Wharton School and a BA in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley.