Erica Powers

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer at Sage Therapeutics

Speaker

Erica Powers, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Sage Therapeutics, is a strategic leader with over 20 years of biopharmaceutical industry expertise. She specializes in integrating compliance into business strategy to enable innovation and sustainable growth. As a trusted advisor, Erica navigates complex challenges across pre-commercial planning, product launches, global expansion, and M&A. With a people-centered approach, she builds high-performing teams and fosters environments of collaboration and excellence. A recognized global expert in compliance strategy, risk management, and data-driven insights, Erica translates complex requirements into practical, business-aligned solutions, leveraging her broad experience to drive meaningful impact and ethical leadership.