Cindy McGee Manieri, MBA, possesses extensive experience in communications and patient advocacy within the biopharmaceutical industry. Most notably, Cindy serves as the International Head of Communications & Patient Advocacy for Rare Disease at Biogen and has held multiple global communications leadership roles, including those focused on Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Multiple Sclerosis. Prior to Biogen, Cindy held key positions at Amgen as the European Corporate Affairs Lead for the General Medicine Portfolio, and at Auris Medical AG as the Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. Additional experience includes significant roles at Arena Pharmaceuticals, where Cindy was Head of Alliance Management and Vice President of Investor Relations and Alliance Management, as well as serving as Vice President at Russo Partners, LLC.