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Eleni Stavridi, Ph.D

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Sr. Director, Neuroscience Search & Evaluation - Global Product Strategy, Neuroscience at Takeda
📍 United States

Eleni Stavridi is a seasoned pharmaceutical professional and the Head of Neuroscience Search & Evaluation at Takeda. With a Ph. D. in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, she has a proven track record of identifying scientific innovation across neurology, immunology, and oncology at Johnson & Johnson and EMD Serono.

A passionate and energetic leader, Eleni is driven to bring forward medical and scientific advancements. She is described as a positive-minded team motivator with a global business perspective, skilled in leading fast-paced, cross-functional teams to execute key business objectives.

Eleni is a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Fellowship, underscoring her commitment to international scientific exchange.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director, Neuroscience Search & Evaluation - Global Product Strategy, Neuroscience
Job Level
Senior
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Eleni shows up

Curious
Value Driven
Assertive

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Eleni cares about

Neuroscience Innovation
Her current role at Takeda and past roles focus on identifying and evaluating external neuroscience opportunities. She is a frequent speaker at neuroscience innovation and partnering summits.
Pharma Deal-making
Her expertise lies in search, evaluation, and due diligence, playing a key role in assessing assets and technologies for potential partnerships and acquisitions in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Sr. Director, Neuroscience Search & Evaluation - Global Product Strategy, Neuroscience
Takeda
8-2021 - 3-2023
Sr. Director, Neuroscience Lead East North America (ENA) External Innovation
Johnson & Johnson
7-2015 - 8-2021
Head Search & Evaluation, Neurology & Immunology (Global External Innovation)
EMD Serono, Inc.
11-2011 - 6-2015
New Products Scientific Director, Global Business Franchise Neurology & Immunology, EMD Serono, Inc.
EMD Serono, Inc.
2007 - 2011
Head of Medical Communications and Information, Fertility & Immunology
Merck Serono
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Education
1989 - 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Pennsylvania
1984 - 1988
Bachelor's Degree
University of Patras, Greece
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