Maria Milekic

Maria Milekic, PhD is a consultant at Back Bay Life Science Advisors focusing on strategic engagements for biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies.

With a deep scientific background, Dr. Milekic has expertise advising clients in the identification and screening of licensing and acquisition opportunities, prioritizing R&D assets and indications, assessing technology and market fit, and driving innovation across the product life cycle across multiple therapeutic areas.

Dr. Milekic previously worked as a scientist at Columbia University Medical Center, where she led interdisciplinary research projects integrating genomics, psychiatry, and neurology. She received her PhD in Biological Sciences from Mount Sinai School of Medicine with a focus in Neuroscience and a BA in Psychology from Indiana University.