Maria Milekic, PhD
Senior Consultant
Maria Milekic, PhD is a senior consultant at Back Bay Life Science Advisors focusing on strategic engagements for biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies.
With a deep scientific background, Dr. Milekic has expertise in advising clients in the identification and screening of licensing and acquisition opportunities, prioritizing R&D assets and indications, assessing technology and market fit, and driving innovation across the product life cycle across multiple therapeutic areas.
Dr. Milekic previously worked as a scientist at Columbia University Medical Center, leading interdisciplinary research projects integrating genomics, psychiatry, and neurology. She received her PhD in Biological Sciences from Mount Sinai School of Medicine with a focus in Neuroscience and a BA in Psychology from Indiana University.