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Maarit Merla, MSc (Econ), eMBA, CBM (HHJ), has worked in the life science sector for more than 22 years, including in an international diagnostics company, a biotechnology start-up and a global pharmaceutical group. Maarit is currently the CEO of Finnish Drug Discovery Center, a state-owned company with a special mission to drive successful drug discovery and development through scientific and business development support. Her most recent roles include Executive Director at Organon R&D Finland (2022-2023) and Head of Business Development at Forendo Pharma (2015-2021), where she held a key role in raising €9M new financing, in closing a significant big pharma collaboration deal and the process that led to the acquisition of Forendo by Organon in 2021. Merla currently chairs the Board of Directors of Finnish Bioindustries and has served as Board Member of Pharma Industry Finland and the Chemical Industry Federation of Finland.Specialties: Pharmaceutical industry, medical devices, business development, commercial opportunity assessment, asset & deal valuation, rNPV models, due diligence, start-up companies, negotiations, partnering, VC investor collaboration, drug development, strategic marketing, R&D project management, purchasing and material control procedures, ISO13485/ QS requirements, coaching, communication and process development skills.
Finnish Drug Discovery Center Ltd.
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Managing DirectorFinnish Drug Discovery Center Ltd. Jan 2024 - PresentTurku, Southwest Finland, Finland
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Board ChairFinnish Bioindustries Fib - Suomen Bioteollisuus Ry Apr 2024 - PresentHelsinki Metropolitan Area -
Bio Studio Project Board MemberBioinnovation Institute Aug 2024 - PresentCopenhagen, Capital Region Of Denmark, Denmark -
Chairman Of The BoardFinamer Oy Nov 2019 - PresentFinland
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Board MemberLääketeollisuus Ry / Pharma Industry Finland Apr 2023 - Dec 2023 -
Executive Director, Site LeadOrganon (Uk, Northern Europe & Israel) May 2022 - Dec 2023
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Head Of Business DevelopmentOrganon (Uk, Northern Europe & Israel) Dec 2021 - May 2022Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland
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Board ChairFinnish Bioindustries Fib Apr 2021 - Dec 2023Finland
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Board MemberChemical Industry Federation Of Finland Jan 2021 - Dec 2023Finland
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Board MemberFinnish Bioindustries Fib Apr 2020 - Dec 2023Finland
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Head Of Business DevelopmentForendo Pharma Ltd Aug 2015 - Dec 2021Turku, FinlandForendo Pharma Ltd. is a clinical stage drug development company, with core competence in modulating tissue specific hormone mechanisms and therapeutic focus in women's health. The company was founded in 2013 by leading academic endocrinology experts and drug development pioneers. Forendo is supported by strong international investors (Novo Seeds, Karolinska Development, Innovastor, Novartis Venture Fund, M Ventures, Vesalius Biocapital III Partners and Sunstone Life Science Ventures), world class Scientific Advisory Board of leading KOLs in endometriosis, endocrinology and intracrinology.My main responsibilities in business development include strategic partnering, fundraising, licensing and marketing activities.
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Business Development DirectorPerkinelmer Mar 2014 - Jul 2015Diagnostics, EmeaResponsible for leading and developing PerkinElmer Diagnostics EMEA region Business Development through partnerships, acquisitions and other strategic growth initiatives. Builds market knowledge and networking capabilities to support long term growth objectives. -
Director, Marketing & TrainingPerkinelmer Dec 2010 - Mar 2014Strategic marketing support for Neonatal and Maternal Fetal Health businesses in the Specialty Diagnostics EMEA organization.
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Design To Market DirectorPerkinelmer Nov 2009 - Nov 2010
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Department Leader, Bio-Discovery R&DPerkinelmer Las Jun 2008 - Nov 2009
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Director, R&D, Process Development & SupportPerkinelmer Oct 2007 - Jun 2008
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Manager, Material AdministrationPerkinelmer Sep 2004 - Sep 2007
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Manager, Materials Management, Instrument OperationsPerkinelmer, Inc. Nov 2002 - Aug 2004Turku Area, Finland
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Purchasing ManagerPerkinelmer, Inc. Feb 2002 - Oct 2002Turku Area, Finland
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PurchaserPerkinelmer, Inc. Aug 2001 - Jan 2002Turku Area, Finland
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Purchasing ManagerProtopaja Oy Mar 2001 - Jul 2001Naantali, Finland
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Exports SecretaryProtopaja Oy Aug 1994 - Feb 2001Naantali, Finland
Maarit Merla Skills
Maarit Merla Education Details
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Turku School Of EconomicsMarketing/Marketing Management, General -
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Tampere Chamber Of CommerceCertified Board Member (Hhj)
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247Th National Defence Course
Frequently Asked Questions about Maarit Merla
What company does Maarit Merla work for?
Maarit Merla works for Finnish Drug Discovery Center Ltd.
What is Maarit Merla's role at the current company?
Maarit Merla's current role is Managing Director, Finnish Drug Discovery Center Ltd, M.Sc. (econ), eMBA, CBM (HHJ).
What is Maarit Merla's email address?
Maarit Merla's email address is ma****@****mer.com
What schools did Maarit Merla attend?
Maarit Merla attended Turku School Of Economics, Turun Kauppakorkeakoulu, Tampere Chamber Of Commerce, Maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu – Försvarshögskolan – Finnish National Defence University.
What skills is Maarit Merla known for?
Maarit Merla has skills like Marketing Strategy, Product Development, R&d, Medical Devices, Program Management, Lifesciences, Commercialization, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Pharmaceutical Industry, Strategy.
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