Anja Giese

Anja Giese is a seasoned professional in medicinal chemistry, currently serving as VP of Medicinal Chemistry at Bayer AG since 2012. With a strong background in drug discovery, Anja Giese has led multidisciplinary teams focused on developing innovative molecules aimed at enhancing healthcare across various indications. Previous roles at Bayer AG include Director of Medicinal Chemistry, where Anja specialized in targeted protein degradation, and Project Lead in cardiovascular and blood disorders. Anja Giese's earlier career included positions at Angewandte Synthesechemie Adlershof and Technische Universität Berlin, alongside foundational experience at Bayer HealthCare. Anja Giese holds a dissertation in chemistry from Max-Planck-Institut für molekulare Physiologie and a Diplom in chemistry from Technische Universität Berlin, complemented by vocational training at Schering AG.