Erica Monaco, Phd, Ms, Mba Email and Phone Number

As a Pharmaceutical Scientist with Business Acum, I excel in bridging the gap between science and business, adeptly connecting with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and cross-functional teams. My career has been a blend of scientific expertise and strategic business thinking, making me an effective communicator and leader in the pharmaceutical industry.At Åbo Akademi University, I led a government-funded project to commercialize a novel polymer for drug delivery, focusing on oncology. My responsibilities included project management, budgeting, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement, fostering collaboration between researchers, industry partners, and funding agencies.In my research, I've focused on additive manufacturing for personalized dosage forms, targeting cardiovascular disease, seizure disorders, and asthma. I have continuously shared scientific information on international conferences and my work has been published in peer-reviewed journals like Pharmaceutics and Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery.Further enriching my scientific pursuits, I completed an MBA in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Business at St Joseph's University in May 2023, graduating with a 4.0 GPA and receiving an award for academic excellence. This program refined my leadership, market research, business strategy, and innovation management skills.I bring a suite of strengths to the table, including rapid knowledge assimilation, a strong work ethic, excellent communication, proactive initiative, assertiveness, and proficient project management.My career path reflects deep-seated resilience and dedication. Completing an MBA and PhD in under seven years while managing multiple concurrent projects, mentoring team members, and adapting to international relocations, I have consistently demonstrated my adaptability and commitment to excellence and growth in the pharmaceutical field.