Andreas Herchenhan

Project Management | Drug Development | Biology | CMC | Scientific Communication

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

About

My core value is that positivity and friendliness are key. Let’s try to understand each other’s perspectives and use each other’s strengths to achieve more. Internationally experienced scientific project manager in pharmaceutical research with a background in cell biology and tissue engineering. Strong interdisciplinary comprehension from collaborating across various scientific disciplines. Currently leading analytical development in CMC in a GMP setting. Supporting drug development programs from clinical phase 1 to launch. Excellent scientific presenter, team player and collaborator with personal drive and can-do attitude, attention to detail and organizational talent. Enthusiastic about cycling, outdoor sports and traveling.

Experience

  • Novo Nordisk (3 yrs 5 mos)
    • Senior Analytical Project Manager
      Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Analytical Project Manager
      Mar 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

      - Setting analytical strategy to support phase 1-3 clinical studies - Develop drug programs towards submission - CMC core team member - Drug substance specification owner - Head of analytical project teams - Responsible for timely delivery of analytical methods for GMP production of drug substance and drug product - Supporting oral and parenteral drug products - CTA application writting

  • LEO Pharma (4 yrs 3 mos)
    • Interim head of departemt
      Dec 2022 - Jan 2023 · 2 mos

      Interim head of target biology department, a group of seven highly skilled and experienced scientists and technicians. - Organizing team meetings - Representing the team in leadership meetings - Planning of tasks - Supporting team members - Budget accounting

    • 3D Tissue Engineering Scientist / Project manager
      Nov 2018 - Jan 2023 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      - Member of the target ID and validation group - Drug development core team member - Identification and management of industry and academic collaborations - Project manager for CRO collaborations - Implementation of novel 3D cell cultures for dermatology research - Design and execution of ex vivo skin explant studies - Member of disease focus groups with expert knowledge in inflammatory skin diseases - Indication strategy development for early assets

  • Postdoc at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
    Apr 2015 - Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Musculoskeletal Research: As part of an in vitro research lab, I utilised 3-dimensional cell-culture models to better understand tendon development and repair. Implementation of this system for drug discovery projects. Company-based training: Through internal courses, workshops and hands-on experience I could gather in-depth knowledge of drug discovery, project team strategies, stakeholder management, etc. Internal rotation in Global Medical Affairs (2 weeks): I followed a global medical affairs director in Immunology and Dermatology to gain insights in the duties and responsibilities of GMA and to learn more about global clinical study publishing strategies. Additional role: Representative for the Basel Novartis Postdocs - Organisation and facilitation of workshops and seminars - Communication with line management - Handling of internal and external requests

  • PhD Student at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen
    Jan 2012 - Feb 2015 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Research on tendon development, tendon tissue engineering and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) rupture/repair. Scientific method development in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, biomechanics, biomaterial research and light- and electron microscopy. In depth training in clinical study design through the setting within an interdisciplinary clinical research institute.

  • Research Assistant at Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen
    Oct 2010 - Dec 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Research on tendon development, tendon tissue engineering and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) rupture/repair