Laurie Brown

Laurie Ferranda (Brown) is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience in commercial strategy and marketing within the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as the Associate Vice President and Head of Commercial Strategy at Merck, Laurie leads a high-performing team focused on enterprise-critical commercial strategies. Previous roles include Executive Director and Global Commercial Lead for Oncology & Hematology at Gilead Sciences, where management of multiple clinical trial programs took place, and several leadership positions at Bristol Myers Squibb, including US Hematology Marketing Lead. Laurie also has a strong background in sales and account management, holding key roles in various organizations and earning recognition for contributions to market expansion and patient care. Educational qualifications include an MBA from the University of South Australia and a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Technology Sydney.