Zarrah Birdie

Zarrah Birdie is a highly skilled professional with a unique ability to connect with clients and colleagues, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality solutions.

She possesses extensive international work experience and a deep cross-cultural understanding.

Zarrah's professional interests include venture capital/impact investing, management/healthcare consulting, strategy, and implementation, with a focus on the intersection and impact of healthcare provision and services with emerging technologies like ML/AI, IoT, and distributed ledgers.

Her educational background includes studying The Science and Business of Biotechnology at MIT Professional Education, Data Science and Machine Learning at Galvanize Inc, an MBA in Healthcare Management and Strategy from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

Zarrah has held various roles in organizations such as Gilead Sciences, Cleo Capital, Clarify Health Solutions, McKesson, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Lazard, Goldman Sachs, and UBS, covering areas from corporate strategy to business development, program management, and investment banking.

She has a strong background in healthcare M&A, global health program implementation, donor relationships, and pharma/biotech advisory and consulting.

Zarrah Birdie's diverse professional experiences and solid educational foundation make her a versatile and knowledgeable expert in the fields of healthcare, strategy, and business management.