Kate Paiva

Kate Paiva is an accomplished professional in the field of validation and quality systems, currently serving as the Associate Director of Validation at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals since June 2018. Prior to this role, Kate held various leadership positions at Vericel Corporation, including Senior Manager of Validation/Quality Systems and Validation Senior Manager, where responsibilities included overseeing validation activities in accordance with industry standards such as FDA and ISO. Kate's extensive background also includes roles at Genzyme, where a focus on staff development and regulatory compliance was emphasized. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Engineering in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Brown University and Boston University, respectively.