Maria Eugenia Velasquez

Maria Eugenia Velasquez has a diverse work experience, with their most recent role being the Sr. Director of Alliance and Project Management at Scorpion Therapeutics since October 2023. Prior to that, they held the position of Director of Alliance and Project Management at the same company from March 2022 to October 2023. Before joining Scorpion Therapeutics, Maria worked at Biogen as an Associate Director of R&D from November 2020 to March 2022, and as a Sr. Project Manager of R&D from June 2019 to November 2020. Maria Eugenia also had experience as an Adjunct Chemistry Laboratory Instructor at Suffolk University from January 2015 to June 2020. Previous positions include roles at Pfizer as a Project Manager of Digital Medicine from September 2018 to June 2019, and as a Sr. Scientist of R&D from August 2015 to August 2018. Maria started their career at Merck as a Research Scientist from April 2015 to July 2015. Maria Eugenia also worked as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Lowell from January 2011 to May 2014, where they specialized in the biophysical and biochemical characterization of protein therapeutics. Furthermore, Maria briefly held positions at Ekteino Laboratories as a Scientist in 2014, Praxair as a Commercial Applications Advisor in the Healthcare and Medical Division from 2005 to 2007, and Anheuser-Busch InBev as a Financial Analyst from 2004 to 2005.

Maria Eugenia Velasquez has a diverse education history. Maria Eugenia obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biochemistry from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, they completed an MBA in Marketing and Organizational Leadership from The University of Findlay, from 2007 to 2008. Maria Eugenia also holds a degree in Chemical Engineering specializing in Process and Manufacture from Universidad Central de Venezuela, where they studied from 1999 to 2004. Additionally, Maria Eugenia has certifications in Alliance Management from the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals and Project Management from the Project Management Institute.