Claus Rieker

About

Authentic professional with 15+ years of combined portfolio management and research experience in life sciences. Strong track record in biomedical research in industry and academia. International experience and culturally mindful

Experience

• Director, Commercial Development at Lonza
  

• Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow - Neuroscience department at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR)
  

  - Investigating the function of LRRK2 , Fmr1 and alpha-synuclein - Responsible for the development of a ex-vivo brain slice culture system for modeling neurodegenerative diseases

• Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow - Developmental Molecular Pathways department at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR)
  

  Investigated the spreading of mutant huntingtin via functional connected cells. Established a novel co-culture system of human derived embryonic stem cells /induced pluripotent stem cells on brain slices for modeling neurodegenerative diseases and drug development.

• Postdoc at DKFZ German Cancer Research Center
  

  Analysis of nucleolar involvement in neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Parkinson’s disease) and aging.

• PhD student at DKFZ German Cancer Research Center
  

  Dissecting nucleolar functions in dopaminergic neurons and Parkinson’s disease by targeted inactivation of the transcription initiation factors IA.“

• Associate Director - Commercial Development IND at Lonza
  

• Senior Program Manager at Lonza
  

  • Lead project execution after deal closure. Responsible for project initiation, planning, execution and control. • Ensure Customer satisfaction throughout the life of the program in a shared relationship management with KAM/Sales • Responsible for project profitability. • Responsible for delivering to local S&OP and related demand planning • establish mid-to-long term program strategies where applicable (in conjunction with Sales and Commercial Development) • Direct and motivate multi-disciplinary project teams

• Brain Health Specialist and Project Manager at Nestle S.A.
  

  • Responsible for developing and implementing the scientific strategy for the Brain Health team including hiring and training of new/existing team members and the development of a Operational Masterplan • Installing and maintaining a in vitro neurobiology platform including state-of-the-art technologies • Developing and strengthening partnerships in- and outside of Nestlé to provide information, assistance, and support for various projects • Leading two projects as Project Manager (one with a Proof-of-Concept trial) • Preclinical lead in a Phase III clinical trial