Zumikon, Zurich, Switzerland
Seasoned leader in LifeScience (Medtech and Biopharma) with a track record of highly effective line & project management while enabling transformational change in a global matrix environment. Expertise in overall Operations strategy, in project & portfolio management and continuous (cost) improvements, in global network strategy/tech transfers and in real estate management. Managed & turned around multiple project management teams and developed talent to take over leadership roles in the organization. Strong advocate for and enabler of diversity. My teams led and delivered multiple large scale (CAPEX and/or OPEX) cross-functional programs/ projects in diverse areas (strategic, operations, automation, supply chain and quality/regulatory). I established PMO processes, value capture and data analytics within organizations. Activities led by myself enabled savings of of >20% on total manufacturing cost. In-depth cultural experience in South East Asia (Emerging Markets) since 2000. Delivered the set-up of a new GMP compliant (class 3 medical devices) manufacturing site in Singapore within 10 months from planning to production.
Leading the global project portfolio management team in Takeda Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS), Strategy and Business Excellence Reduced overall project count by >50%, Streamlined and structured a global portfolio of >5000 projects, Successfully introduced a holistic KPI driven Value Creation framework articulating the value proposition of the entire portfolio while allowing real time monitoring.
Board Membership (Verwaltungsrat) for a real estate company, transforming historic industrial real estate to modern usage.
Department Head of 4 Functions (Strategy / Project Management / Real Estate and Automation). Directly reporting to the Global Head of Operations. Sites in Switzerland, Germany and Singapore in scope Job title: Director Business Development Global Operations Vascular Intervenebtion
Leading the automation & strategic project management departements (8 project managers, 2 SMEs) Job title: Senior Manager Business Development Global Operations Vascular Intervention
Team Lead of 5 FTE
Program Management and Strategy Implementation in Life Sciences (Pharma). Responsibility for the consulting team at Roche Pharma TechOps (Roche PT).