Rita Wilson, MS, RAC, currently serves as Sr. Manager of Regulatory Planning & Publishing at Merck, a position held since July 2023. Previously, Rita held various roles in regulatory affairs, including Regulatory Project Manager at Biologics Consulting and Sr. Manager of Regulatory Affairs at Halozyme Therapeutics, where responsibilities included managing complex regulatory projects and leading global regulatory strategies for clinical and commercial products. Rita's extensive experience spans across multiple organizations, including ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, MSD, and Daiichi Sankyo, with a strong focus on regulatory submissions and clinical trial management. Rita holds a Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs from San Diego State University and a Master of Science in Clinical Research from Dr. M G R Educational and Research Institute, along with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Goa Dental College & Hospital.