Andreas Denzler

Global Head of Project Portfolio Management | 15+ years experience | MBA & M.A. in Strategy and International Management | Value Creation | Life Science Strategy

Zumikon, Zurich, Switzerland

About

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.

Experience

  • Takeda (Full-time · 3 yrs 6 mos)
    • Head, Global Portfolio and Project Management (Senior Director)
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      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.

    • Director Global Project Portfolio Management & Strategy
      Feb 2023 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs

  • Board Member at „Gelatine“ AG für Industriedienstleistungen
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Board Membership (Verwaltungsrat) for a real estate company, transforming historic industrial real estate to modern usage.

  • BIOTRONIK (7 yrs 6 mos)
    • Head of Global TechOps Strategy & Projects (Director)
      Apr 2019 - Jan 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      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

    • Head of Global TechOps Strategy & Projects (Senior Manager)
      Apr 2018 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr

      Leading the automation & strategic project management departements (8 project managers, 2 SMEs) Job title: Senior Manager Business Development Global Operations Vascular Intervention

    • Head of Strategic Project Management (Manager)
      Oct 2016 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Team Lead of 5 FTE

  • Senior Management Consultant - Life Sciences (Pharma) at Infosys Consulting
    May 2012 - Jul 2015 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Program Management and Strategy Implementation in Life Sciences (Pharma). Responsibility for the consulting team at Roche Pharma TechOps (Roche PT).

  • Strategy Planning Consultant in Supply Chain Management at Buhler Quality Yarns Corp.
    Apr 2012 - Apr 2012 · 1 mo