Mariana Watanabe

Mariana Watanabe, PhD, currently serves as Director and Head of Business Planning & Implementation for Life Science Contract Testing Services at Merck Group, a position held since April 2015. Previously, Mariana held various roles at MilliporeSigma, including Strategy Program Manager for Global Strategic Partnership Accounts and Emerging Biotech Market Manager for the Americas. Earlier experience includes positions as an Account Manager for both SouthEast and New England regions, as well as Biotechnology Application Specialist at Merck KGaA. Mariana began her career at Instituto Butantan as a Biotechnology PhD Fellow and Science Research Specialist from May 2010 to April 2018. Educational credentials include a PhD in Biotechnology from USP - Universidade de São Paulo and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, complemented by English proficiency training from BROWNS English Language School.