Merck appoints new heads of Discovery Solutions and Strategy & BD for Life Science.

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    "excerpt": "Merck appoints new heads of Discovery Solutions and Strategy & BD for Life Science.\n\nAppointments strengthen the Life Science leadership team as the business advances its strategy and innovation agenda.\n\n09-Jun-2026\n\nMerck announced the appointments of Clara Sattler de Sousa e Brito as Head of Discovery Solutions and Robert Machinek as Head of Strategy & Business Development for the company's life science business. Sattler de Sousa e Brito will assume her role in the third quarter of 2026 and Machinek assumes his role effective immediately.\n\n\"The life science industry is at a pivotal moment, with customers working to accelerate discovery and development while navigating more complex science, more digital workflows and rising expectations for speed, reliability and impact,\" said Jean-Charles Wirth, Member of the Executive Board of Merck and CEO Life Science. \"Our strategy is focused on empowering customers to succeed in this dynamic environment through trusted products, innovative solutions and strong execution. Clara and Robert bring the leadership experience, customer focus and strategic mindset needed to advance that strategy, and position Life Science for its next phase of growth.\"\n\nAs Head of Discovery Solutions, Sattler de Sousa e Brito will lead the business unit focused on supporting research and early-stage discovery with digital tools, trusted products and innovative...",
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