Maria Menikou
About Maria Menikou
Maria Menikou is the Senior Category Director for Human Biological Samples at Scientist.com in the United Kingdom, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in the healthcare and biotechnology sectors, she has a strong background in laboratory management, digital innovation, and market analysis.
Work at Scientist.com
Maria Menikou has been serving as the Senior Category Director for Human Biological Samples at Scientist.com since 2022. In this role, she has focused on enhancing the company's offerings in human biological samples, leveraging her extensive background in the field. Prior to her current position, she also held the role of Category Director for Human Biological Samples at Scientist.com from 2019 to 2022. During her tenure, she successfully delivered a new searchable and comparative database that increased user engagement by 20%.
Previous Experience in Healthcare and Academia
Maria Menikou has a diverse background in healthcare and academia. She worked at University College London as a Laboratory Technician from 2011 to 2012, followed by a position as Laboratory Manager from 2012 to 2014 at the Royal Free Hospital, Division of Surgery & Interventional Science. Additionally, she served as a Liver Transplant Manager at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust from 2014 to 2019 and as an Assistant Programme Manager for the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme at NHS England for five months in 2016.
Educational Background
Maria Menikou studied Biochemical Engineering at University College London, where she earned her Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from 2006 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Research in Regenerative Medicine from the University of Bath in 2010. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in human biological samples and healthcare management.
Achievements in Market Analysis and Digital Innovation
Maria Menikou has conducted digital innovation and transformation initiatives across 23 of the top 30 pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, and academic institutions. She has overseen market performance analysis and value creation strategies that resulted in a 30% revenue increase for three consecutive years. Additionally, she supported decision-making processes in a market valued at $80 million annually through data analysis and secured savings of over 16% through effective consultation.
Internship Experience
Before her extensive career in healthcare and academia, Maria Menikou completed an internship at C.B.B.Lifeline Biotech Ltd in Cyprus from 2010 to 2011. This experience provided her with early exposure to the biotechnology field, contributing to her professional development and understanding of the industry.