Benedikt Reichart

No matter the complexity, we break through bottlenecks, reduce risk, and fast-track key projects & programmes in Pharma and MedTech - "Your go-to team when the stakes are high and the path isn’t clear".

Eggersdorf bei Graz, Styria, Austria

About

Pharma / Medtech Sales executive with strong scientific life science background, pharmaceutical industry (manufacturing and CMO), Sales skills, organizational development skills; More than 7 years of experience in pharma (generics) finished goods manufacturing, pharma Contract manufacturing, healthcare, medical devices, and continuous flow manufacturing (chemicals and pharmaceuticals) Solid experience in Business, Sales & Marketing management of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (Pharma) as well as management of manufacturing plants over a period of 5 years at Fresenius Kabi, based on local and global roles (all Fresenius Kabi global manufaturing sites as Executive Assistant; EU level for CMO activity); Leading complex matrix teams and projects with different levels of seniority and roles as well as guiding & supporting major investments approvals in corporate environment. Highly energized and motivated; focus on people oriented working environment; professional with strong business acumen. Proven ability to accelerate growth. In order to deliver above expectations I am relying on the following skill set. Confidence, Discipline and high Self-motivation; pro-active Communication and keeping focus on main tasks (Tenacity); Analytical mind-set with a proper portion to level of detail just in case needed. Open minded - as we are able to learn each day a new lesson Who always does what he is already able to do, always remains what he already is. (...Henry Ford) Challenges are a welcome distraction from daily routine. Each challenge shows us what we are made of.

Experience

  • Principal Sales Consultant at Entourage
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    In Life Science, especially Pharma and MedTech, even the best-laid plans can hit turbulence, programmes may stall and lose momentum altogether or expand beyond control. At Entourage, we don’t just patch problems — we trace disruptions to their roots, craft bespoke solutions, and stay in lockstep with you until resolution isn’t just promised — it’s delivered. Whether you need targeted support for specific phases or end-to-end implementation, we adapt to your needs — precisely, reliably, and with impact.

  • Business Development Manager - MDS, B2B for CE region at BD
    Nov 2021 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    Regional Sales Manager and Head of Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) B2B for CE region: -Germany/Switzerland/Austria -Central Eastern Europe -Israel Business Development and Key Accounting of our B2B customers in the Pharma, MedTech, Animal Health and Kit Packer segments.

  • Fresenius Kabi (5 yrs 10 mos)
    • Global Business Development Manager
      Jan 2019 - Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      global Business Development in the area of Contract Manufacturing Fresenius Kabi (Pharma manufacturing) Key Account Management of existing CM customers Serialization project lead for CMO business interfaces Business Intelligence of CMO competitors, markets, customers, products,...

    • Assistant to the Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals
      Jul 2017 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos

      -Global Manufacturing -Strategy -Organizational Development -Investments -Politics -Communication -Network -Corporate

    • Assistant to the Executive Vice President GO Clinical Nutrition & Complex Formulations
      Apr 2017 - Jul 2017 · 4 mos

  • Application Chemist at Microinnova Engineering GmbH
    2014 - Dec 2015 · 2 yrs

    Communication and Interface function between customers and Microinnova (process development and Engineering) Project leader for process development / Communications and Negotiations with customers worldwide / Assistant to the Managing Director Contents: Continuous processing / process intensification / microreactors / process development / turnkey plant solutions Areas: Customer care / Sales / Marketing / Project management (process development & plant engineering) / Management assistant

  • University of Graz (4 yrs 5 mos)
    • PhD student
      2010 - 2014 · 4 yrs

      Field of continuous flow organic synthesis; Title of PhD thesis: "Continuous Flow Processing - A Versatile and Valuable Tool for Synthetic Chemists " Herein we developed scalabale processes in a range of different areas, showing the high potential of continuous processes. Content: -Highly corrosive (conc. HCl) at high temperatures -Safety critical reactions (high-energy compound) -API intermediate synthesis in flow -Liquid-liquid phase transfer catalysis -Mixing effects on O- and S-alkylation -Novel synthetic hydroarylation to 4-Sulfonamidoquinoline-2-ones

    • Msc student
      Sep 2009 - Jul 2010 · 11 mos

      During my master thesis, I was working in the field of Microwave-assisted organic synthesis (MAOS) at the Kappe group in Graz. Using MAOS as a fast and efficient process intensification tool for organic synthesis is a good candidate for reaction screening and optimization.