Mariyam R.

Mariyam R. is an experienced professional in the life sciences sector, currently serving as Vice President of Corporate Development and Chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at ELIQUENT Life Sciences since May 2024. Prior to this role, Mariyam held the position of Chief Operating Officer at RApport Global Strategic Services, a UK-based regulatory consultancy, from December 2023 to August 2024. With a strong background in strategic risk from years at Deloitte and senior director experience at FTI Consulting, Mariyam has provided counsel to multinational enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises, and non-governmental organizations in the healthcare and life sciences field. Mariyam's earlier roles include positions at the World Economic Forum, Sinclair Pharma, Reckitt Benckiser plc, and Boots Healthcare International. Academically, Mariyam holds an Executive MBA from Nottingham Trent University, a Master of Science in Risk Analysis from King's College London, and a diploma in Non-Executive Director training. Additional professional development includes a program on Leading Sustainable Corporations at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.