Katharina Gruner PhD

Katharina Gruner, PhD is the Head of Scientific Excellence at Merck Biopharma R&D where she focuses on digital transformation of knowledge management and insights creation in the area of scientific competitive intelligence. Katharina works in establishing a scientific competitive intelligence organization by creating a cross functional network to best leverage SI/CI activities. Part of her role is to develop a strategy to translate digital visions into meaningful, ready-to-use applications.
She is a specialized professional within the pharmaceutical research area with a background of more than 7 years’ in R&D. She brings experience as a Principle Scientist and Discovery Project Team Lead in ImmunoOncology and Oncology with know-how in employee engagement. Katharina holds a diploma in biology with a minor in Visual Communication/Media and a PhD in biochemistry.