Teija Parkkari

Teija Parkkari is a seasoned professional in the pharmaceutical research and development sector, currently serving as Senior Pharma R&D Consultant at PharmaRelations since August 2025. Prior experience includes various leadership roles at Roche from March 2020 to July 2025, such as Ad interim Global Head of Operations and Senior R&D Operations Leader. Teija's background also features significant roles at Charles River Laboratories, University of Eastern Finland, and Northeastern University, encompassing positions like Senior Client Manager and Post-doctoral researcher. Teija holds an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology (2023-2024), a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Eastern Finland, as well as a Master's Degree in Medicinal Chemistry and a Bachelor's Degree in Organic Chemistry from the University of Kuopio and University of Jyväskylä, respectively.