Anvita Karara

Anvita Karara is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in digital transformation and customer engagement within the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Vice President of Worldwide Commercialization Excellence at Bristol Myers Squibb since March 2025, Anvita previously held the position of Senior Executive Leader for Digital, Analytics, and Operations at Merck from 2023 to 2025, where a 200 FTE team was led to enhance customer excellence. Anvita's expertise includes roles such as Global Head of Digital Customer Experience at Sanofi and Head of Digital and Customer Experience at Boehringer Ingelheim, where numerous accolades were earned for innovative projects and leadership in digital initiatives. Anvita's career also includes significant positions at Cognizant, Genentech, and Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Columbia Business School, an Advanced Marketing Strategy degree from London Business School, and a Master's in Biotechnology and Data Science from Carnegie Mellon University, awarded a merit-based scholarship.