HK Scientific Consulting is the one-woman show of me, Helena Karajiannis, Ph.D., a healthcare professional with over 30 years of experience in the industry.
Before initiating my own business in 2007, I worked for Roche and Bayer and enjoyed my responsibilities as brand manager of Bepanthen in Switzerland and later as international science manager of various leading Consumer Health brands such as Bepanthen, Aleve, Saridon, Calcium products, Canesten, etc).
Throughout my career, I gained a broad experience with medicinal products, substance based medical devices, food supplements, and cosmetics.
As project leader, I lead teams through due diligences, new product developments up to their launch, or through the implementation of new regulatory requirements as e.g. the Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
As medical/scientific writer and science manager, I wrote scientific publications, conference reports, clinical evaluation reports, trainings for sales forces or health care professionals, and more.
My objective-oriented style and my ability to juggle multiple projects while successfully meeting deadlines are strengths that I have leveraged throughout my career. Further contributing to my success, is my capacity to build trustful partnerships with clients, key opinion leaders, and regulatory authorities. The participation in congresses and the continuous professional training are constantly strengthening my expertise.
My broad science-base, extensive experience in the industry, and my interest in new challenges, have given me the skills needed to address a wide range of topics and tasks.
I graduated in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Berne, in Switzerland and did a PhD in medicinal chemistry at the same University and at Roche (Basel). I speak and write fluently German, English, Greek, and French.