Usha Venkatesh

Usha Venkatesh serves as the Associate Vice President of Global Quality Systems and Compliance at Merck since October 2015, where responsibilities include leading the standardization and digitization of over 30 Quality Management Systems (QMS) and overseeing a team of quality professionals across key areas such as supplier quality management and divisional stability. Previously, Usha held the position of Executive Director for External Manufacturing Quality, driving the transformation and compliance of external manufacturing operations. Usha's career at Merck began in 1997, during which time Usha served as Director in various capacities, including Global Market Access and Clinical Operations. Usha holds a Master’s degree from Stevens Institute of Technology.