Minita Shah-Mara

Minita Shah-Mara has extensive experience in human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion, currently serving as Vice President of Human Resources for Research & Development and Worldwide Medical at Biogen since September 2015. In this role, Minita oversees HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle, leading a team focused on talent acquisition, compensation, and organizational effectiveness. Previously at Biogen, Minita held positions such as Vice President of Organization Effectiveness and Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Head of Global Diversity and Inclusion. Prior to Biogen, Minita worked at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Bingham McCutchen LLP, where roles included Director of Diversity and Inclusion. Minita's career began at Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP and Fred Finch Youth Center. Educational credentials include an MBA in Corporate Entrepreneurship from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business and dual Master's degrees in Clinical Social Work and an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Statistics from Boston University.