Rishma Merchant

Rishma Merchant is an experienced professional in clinical operations, currently serving as Sr. Director & Chief of Staff at Summit Therapeutics, Inc. since January 2025, while also working as a Principal Consultant at AFYA Clinical Research LLC since January 2023. Previously, Rishma held key positions at Taysha Gene Therapies, PharmaEssentia, and PRA Health Sciences, with extensive experience in clinical operations and project management. Rishma's background includes roles such as Executive Director and Senior Director at various prominent organizations in the clinical research industry. Educational qualifications include a Master's in Project Management from York University, a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Mathematics from McMaster University, and a Bachelor of Education from Queen's University.