Angeliki Cooney, based in Wynantskill, NY, has significantly contributed to the life sciences industry over the past 20 years by facilitating innovative solutions for chronic and rare diseases and oncology treatments. She has enabled easier access for patients to these life-changing therapies. Her expertise spans omnichannel customer engagement, digital enablement, data analytics, commercial strategies, marketing, and medical affairs. Moreover, she has been instrumental in developing several SaaS solutions, holding three patents in this area.
Angeliki's approach is deeply personalized; she thrives on crafting solutions that meet the specific demands of each client. She engages deeply with different organizational layers, ensuring that the solutions not only solve complex problems but also enhance the effectiveness of her clients' teams.
In her most recent role as Senior Vice President of Life Sciences at Avenga, Angeliki led the expansion of the firm's commercial strategies in the United States. She worked with top international pharmaceutical companies and developed a robust client pipeline, boosting the company's engagements significantly. Her strategic input at Avenga included organizational design and client targeting, quickly achieving a substantial increase in the firm's client base.
Before this, she was a Principal Group Lead at Axtria, where she managed a diverse client portfolio and was responsible for the company's Commercial Excellence Strategic initiatives. Her strategies resulted in a 100% growth in just one year and a 200% increase in the biotech business on the West Coast. At Gartner, as Senior Director of Life Sciences Consulting, she facilitated better integration and understanding between life sciences firms and I.T. teams, effectively addressing operational challenges and business needs.
Her impressive tenure also includes roles at New York Life Insurance, IMS Health, and Z.S. Associates, where she led initiatives that transformed digital capabilities and leveraged data analytics for improved healthcare outcomes. At IMS Health, she founded an innovation incubator that contributed to three patents and opened new business avenues.
Angeliki's academic background is equally impressive, with an MBA from Harvard Business School and an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Patra, Greece. Her initial fascination with the pharmaceutical industry began at a young age during an internship at her godfather's pharmacy, sparking a lifelong passion for healthcare.
On a personal note, Angeliki is married and has a son who is a talented pianist, and her husband, Brian, is a renowned professor. The family enjoys skiing, a passion that grew from their son's enthusiasm for the sport, leading them to relocate closer to the ski slopes of the Adirondacks. Their commitment to social causes is evident in their efforts to support refugees in Greece during the Syrian civil war, providing essential aid and sustenance.
Angeliki Cooney continues to impact the life sciences field with her innovative approaches and dedication to improving patient care, embodying a career that advances scientific capabilities and touches lives across the globe.