Richa Saksena

Richa Saksena is an accomplished leader in R&D IT, currently serving as Sr Director at Biogen since September 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing the Clinical Sciences & SGQO Organization and guiding the company's IT systems transformation amidst a transition to a multi-CRO model. Prior experience includes a Director role at Takeda, where Richa led global teams through organizational changes following an acquisition, and a Director position at Shire, focusing on transforming QA functions post-M&A. Richa's career encompasses significant expertise in IT leadership across various companies, including Avanade and EMC Computer Systems, with a strong foundation in business administration and computer science from prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and Boston University.