Allison Bakovic, PhD in

Allison Bakovic, PhD

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Vice President, Business Development - Biosciences at Greater Phoenix Economic Council
📍 Greater Phoenix Area, United States

Allison is the VP of Business Development for Biosciences at the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, leveraging her PhD and background in biodefense and scientific policy from Deloitte. Described as detail-oriented and independent, she focuses on attracting investment in neuroscience and MedTech to create a robust local job market for young scientists.

Originally from Wisconsin, Allison moved to Phoenix from Washington, D. C. for the quality of living. Outside of work, she is an avid book reader, loves to fish, and actively competes in local CrossFit competitions. She is also passionate about scientific journalism and is a member of the National Association of Science Writers.

Unique fact: During her doctoral studies, she conducted antiviral research against pathogens like SARS-CoV-2 inside a high-security biocontainment biosafety level-3 (BSL-3) laboratory.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Business Development - Biosciences
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Phoenix Area, United States
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Priorities

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Bioscience Ecosystem
Her stated mission is to cultivate the Greater Phoenix bio-ecosystem to ensure there are enough high-quality jobs for graduating young scientists in the area.
Translational Neuroscience
Highlights this as a key emerging sector in Phoenix, specifically mentioning neurostimulation devices as a driver of patent activity and job growth.
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Career

Work history

12-2023
Vice President, Business Development - Biosciences
Greater Phoenix Economic Council
11-2021 - 12-2023
Senior Consultant
Deloitte
4-2021 - 11-2021
Biologist II
Battelle
8-2017 - 4-2021
Graduate Research Assistant
George Mason University - College of Science
4-2017 - 8-2017
Associate Scientist
PPD
In the press

Media appearances

What makes Greater Phoenix so great: Allison Bakovic. Featured in Greater Phoenix Economic Council Blog
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Ambassador Event – The Future of Bioscience & Healthcare Innovation. Featured in Greater Phoenix Economic Council Blog
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Education
8-2017 - 4-2021
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
George Mason University
2011 - 2015
Bachelor’s Degree
Milwaukee School of Engineering
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