Rachel S. Drake

Rachel S. Drake, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is an accomplished human resources professional currently serving as the Associate Director and Global HR Business Partner for Research & Development at BioNTech SE, starting in January 2024. Previously, Rachel held the position of Senior Human Resources Business Partner at MathWorks, where responsibilities included advising senior management on organizational design and leading workplace strategy initiatives. Rachel's extensive experience in HR management spans several prestigious institutions, including the MIT Research Laboratory of Electronics and the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT. Rachel possesses advanced qualifications, including an Advanced Certificate in Strategic HR Management from Cornell University and holds a Master's Degree in American Studies from Purdue University, complemented by a Bachelor's Degree in History and Women's Studies.