Dr. Christian Erhart

Senior Project / Program Manager (Freelance) | Pharma | CAPEX | PMO | Digital Transformation

Zürich Metropolitan Area

About

Freelance Senior Project & Program Manager with a strong focus on CAPEX projects, PMO setup, and transformation initiatives in Pharma, Biotech, and industrial environments. I support organizations in planning, executing, and stabilizing complex projects – from early concept phases to full-scale implementation. Key strengths: • End-to-end project delivery (classical, agile, hybrid) • PMO setup and governance structures • CAPEX portfolio management & large-scale investment projects • Stakeholder management in complex, regulated environments • Business process optimization (BPMN 2.0) • Interim leadership and team development Industry focus: Pharma, Biotech, Chemical, Industrial Manufacturing What I bring: ✔ Strong execution mindset ("getting things done") ✔ Structured and pragmatic approach ✔ Experience in highly regulated environments ✔ Ability to align strategy with operational delivery Availability: Open for freelance / interim assignments in Switzerland and internationally. Feel free to reach out for project opportunities or collaboration.

Experience

  • Senior Management Consultant (Interim Executive) at CEC CHRISTIAN ERHART CONSULTING
    Nov 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 8 mos

    Senior management consultant and interim executive supporting organizations in pharma, biotech, chemical and other industries. • Interim leadership of organizations, departments and global programs • Program, portfolio and project management (PMI®, Agile®, IPMA®, HERMES) • Supply chain, procurement and sustainability transformation (EUDR, LkSG) • Business process engineering, SOP development and digital enablement • Global new product launch and lifecycle management Selected engagements: – Global biosimilar launch program across Europe, LATAM, Asia and Middle East – EUDR and LkSG compliance programs including SRM software implementation – Portfolio and organizational redesign for CDMO and CMO pharma companies

  • Viatris (Switzerland / USA · On-site)
    • Head (VP) New Product Launch, Global Supply Network & Lifecycle Management
      Jan 2010 - Oct 2015 · 5 yrs 10 mos

      Executive responsibility for global supply network coordination, new product launches and product lifecycle management. • Leadership of 42 FTEs across multiple global locations • Global manufacturing allocation strategy covering 36 production sites • Chair of Supply Network Committee and lifecycle decision boards • Design and rollout of global launch and lifecycle management processes • M&A integration leadership during pre-closing phase

    • Senior Director Global Portfolio Strategy - Project Management
      Oct 2008 - Jan 2010 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Built global portfolio governance and program management structures • Optimized global product pipeline and eliminated portfolio overlaps • Identified strategic growth areas (biosimilars, injectables, complex generics) • Led transformation from regional to global operating model

  • Faculty Member at Medical University of Graz
    Feb 2009 - Sep 2009 · 8 mos

    Academic seminar in international management for students at medical university

  • Sandoz (Austria · On-site)
    • Head of Global Project Management
      Nov 2002 - Sep 2008 · 5 yrs 11 mos

      • Built and led global project management organization (11 FTEs) • Led CAPEX program for sterile manufacturing site in India • Managed global development, tech transfer and launch projects • Led M&A taskforces and cross-functional global teams

    • Global Project Manager Development & Registration
      Nov 1999 - Oct 2002 · 3 yrs

      Project leadership role covering global development and registration activities. • Led global product development projects from approval to commercial launch • Managed license-in projects from approval to launch readiness • Portfolio management and reporting to portfolio approval boards • Designed and rolled out technical transfer process from development to production

  • Business Development & Licensing / Marketing & Sales (Generics) at Novartis
    Nov 1998 - Oct 1999 · 1 yr

    Responsible for identification and evaluation of new product portfolio opportunities. • Market research and identification of portfolio candidates • Business case development for development and license-in projects • Presentation of portfolio proposals to approval boards • Hand-over of approved products to project execution teams • Built international expert network supporting portfolio selection