Benedikt Wefers, PhD

Strategic Partnering Senior Scientist

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

Molecular Geneticist with a background and training in genome engineering, developmental genetics, and neurobiology with 15+ years of experience in custom rodent model generation. Expert in the design, generation, and characterization of genetic rodent disease models, breeding and colony management, and genome modification technologies. Excellent leadership and program management skills in academia and industry. Core Expertise Areas: Program Management | Genome Engineering | CRISPR/Cas9 | Genetics | Molecular Biology | Genetic Disease Models | Stem Cell Biology | Technology Development | Neuroscience

Experience

  • Strategic Partnering Senior Scientist at Ozgene
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Scientific Program Manager - Custom Model Generation Solutions at Taconic Biosciences
    Feb 2023 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    - Providing scientific consultation on and developing business solutions for custom model generation projects across all sectors (pharma, biotech, CRO, and academia) in Europe, the US, and the Near East - Analysis of market trends and implementation of commercialization strategies to drive scientific sales

  • Scientific Consultant at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
    Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 · 7 mos

    Providing scientific consultation on mouse model generation projects

  • Laboratory Head at German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE)
    Nov 2013 - Feb 2023 · 9 yrs 4 mos

    - Generation of genome modifications in in vitro and in vivo models - Setup of a molecular research lab (equipment, processes, personnel) - Operation of a Transgenic Service Unit - Project lead with conceptual, executing, and controlling responsibility - Managed cross-functional team with direct supervision of 2 FTEs

  • Externer Seminarleiter at Roche
    Dec 2010 - Sep 2017 · 6 yrs 10 mos

    Freelance software trainer for a bioinformatics software package