Maria Wegemann, Ph.D.
About Maria Wegemann, Ph.D.
Maria Wegemann, Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist and R&D Product Innovation Manager at Procter & Gamble with a background in pharmaceutical chemistry, biology, and food processing.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Maria Wegemann, Ph.D., currently holds the position of Senior Scientist - R&D Product Innovation Manager at Procter & Gamble. She has been with the company in this role since 2020. Her work focuses on driving product innovation and research and development initiatives at one of the world's leading consumer goods companies.
Previous Experience at Procter & Gamble
Before her current position, Maria worked at Procter & Gamble as a Scientist - R&D Product Innovation Manager from 2017 to 2020. During her tenure in Kronberg, she contributed to various innovative projects within the R&D department, enhancing the company's product portfolio.
Ph.D. Research at Merck Group
Maria Wegemann completed her Ph.D. at the Merck Group, where she worked as a PhD student from 2013 to 2017. Her research in Darmstadt focused on pharmaceutical chemistry and biology. She also spent ten months as a Master Student at Merck Group from 2012 to 2013, gaining valuable experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background
Maria Wegemann holds a Dr. rer. nat. / Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Biology from Heidelberg University, completed between 2013 and 2016. She also earned a Master of Sciences in Food Processing from the University of Applied Sciences Fulda in 2013, building on her Bachelor of Sciences in the same field from the same institution, completed in 2011.
Early Career at Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG
Maria began her professional journey as a Bachelor-Student at Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG. She worked there from 2010 to 2011 in Frankfurt am Main, gathering hands-on experience in the food and beverage industry.