Maria Sfichiu,
Translational Study Manager
Maria joined Granite Bio in January 2024 as a Clinical Trial Manager and later transitioned into the role of Translational Study Manager within the Translational Medicine department, specializing in the management of Phase I and pre‑clinical trials. She brings expertise in Clinical Operations, (Early) Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trial Oversight, and Vendor Management. Her therapeutic focus includes immunology, rare diseases, and inflammatory diseases. Previously, Maria held roles in data and clinical trial management at IDORSIA Pharmaceuticals and SGS Life Sciences, where she led data management activities, ensured protocol compliance, and coordinated cross‑functional teams for Phase II–IV trials. Maria holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Bucharest and continued her studies with a Master’s degree in Bioengineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussels and the Catholic University of Leuven.