Clara Sattler de Sousa e Brito
Head of Discovery Solutions
Clara Sattler de Sousa e Brito is the Head of Discovery Solutions for the Life Science business of Merck. In this role, she leads the business unit focused on supporting research and early-stage discovery with digital tools, trusted products and innovative technologies across biology, chemistry and analytical workflows.
Most recently, Clara worked at Philips International BV, where she served as EVP and Market Leader Europe growing and transforming in a difficult market. Previously, she held international senior roles at Siemens Healthineers and The Linde Group, with P&L responsibility across healthcare, medtech and chemical industries.
She brings extensive experience in commercial execution, business development and digital transformation, with a focus on driving growth and innovation through customer-centric leadership and high-performing teams.
Clara holds master's and doctorate degrees in physics, law and philosophy from Munich, Marburg and Bonn and an LL.M. from Yale Law School.