Janie Merkel
About Janie Merkel
Janie Merkel serves as the Corporate Strategy Officer at Yale University, where she focuses on advancing scientific discovery through efficient strategies and customized solutions. With a strong background in research and leadership roles at various institutions, she has dedicated her career to developing training programs and fostering collaboration between corporate and academic scientists.
Current Role as Corporate Strategy Officer
Janie Merkel serves as the Corporate Strategy Officer at Yale University, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing training programs that align with future workforce needs, collaborating with both corporate partners and Yale scientists. Her work emphasizes creating customized solutions to advance scientific discovery and real-world applications.
Previous Experience at Yale University
Prior to her current role, Janie Merkel held several positions at Yale University. She worked as the Director from 2006 to 2019, and later as the Director of Research Cores from 2019 to 2021. Her tenure at Yale included a focus on refining efficient routes to advance scientific discovery and cultivating relationships to support innovative technologies.
Professional Background in Scientific Research
Janie Merkel has a diverse professional background in scientific research and management. She worked as a Scientist at Agilix Corp from 2002 to 2004 and as a Manager of Technical Services at Invitrogen from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Institute for Genomic Research from 2000 to 2002. Each of these roles contributed to her expertise in scientific discovery and technology development.
Educational Qualifications
Janie Merkel earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University, where she studied from 1995 to 2000. She also holds an A.B. in Chemistry and Biology from Dartmouth College, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in scientific research and corporate strategy.
Leadership Experience in Biotechnology
In addition to her roles at Yale University, Janie Merkel served as the Chief Operating Officer at Siduma Therapeutics for nine months in 2022. This position allowed her to apply her expertise in leadership and strategy within the biotechnology sector, focusing on advancing high-impact science.