Dietmar L.

Technology & Science delivery of unmet needs for patients

Etterschlag, Bavaria, Germany

About

With 30+ years of experience, I contribute to advancing bioprocessing and drug manufacturing as Director / Manager at various companies. My focus lies in leading applied research and development initiatives, spanning from gene(s) to drug products, while driving automation, analytics and digital transformation in the bioprocessing value chain. By fostering cross-functional collaboration and leveraging expertise in bioinformatics, biostatistics, bioprocessing and program management, I aim to accelerate the transfer of innovative technologies and drug candidates to manufacturing. Passionate about enhancing patient outcomes, I also share insights on "Quality by Design" through university lectures, inspiring the next generation of biotech professionals.

Experience

  • Technology & Science delivery of unmet needs for patients at Coriolis Pharma
    Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    my mission: take on a central leadership role within Coriolis scientific organization (leadership & development: people, science, technology); define, drive & execute internal/external research initiatives and technology collaborations in close coordination with board members/aligned to company's strategy; act as a key interface between the group, internal stakeholders, and external partners, fostering effective cross-functional science & technology collaborations; drive the transfer of methods and results from research projects into Operations for application in client projects; do some scientific marketing

  • Senior Director Platform & Technical Development Prog Mngt at CureVac
    Oct 2023 - May 2026 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Program/project lead for applied research & development in mRNA bio-processing - from DNA, via drug substance to drug product - (including the transfer of developed process technologies (non-GMP) to manufacturing (GMP)). Fostering & accelerating the transfer of drug candidates by using automation and digital transformative steps in the drug manufacturing value chain. Being creative innovative, being targeted, being purpose-led, and being inspiring in collaborative efforts the development of newest technology (ies) and new drugs will help to improve the patient's quality of life. Thus lecturing "Quality by Design" at Universities (Biberach/Aalen) is supporting the development of the next generation of scientists.

  • Senior Director Innovation Program at Rentschler Biopharma SE
    2019 - 2023 · 4 yrs

    Innovation & IP Management, Programme Lead, Principle Investigator for disruptive, applied research & development in bioprocessing and other future modalities (industrial-industrial, industrial-academic collaborations) to foster & accelerate the translation of biomolecules from nucleotide to bench/bedside use, pushing state-of-the art boundaries towards highest quality and more digitalisation in bioprocessing; active advisory member of various scientific committees in UK & D.: lecturing topic QbD (basics & applications) at HBC Biberach/Aalen

  • Biotechnology Platform Leader/Manager at Unilever
    2013 - 2019 · 6 yrs

    Principle Investigator / Group Leader / Technical Project Lead / Manager for disruptive biological based research (biomolecules and chemicals) and FMCG application - bioprocessing - from gene to final product, biocatalysis, biomolecules: structure-function relationship/characterisation, stability, formulation w/o automation. Scientific Lead in Biotechnology/Biochemistry, Member of various advisory boards., several innovative Ecosystems established and thereby several £mio of governmental research funding secured; strong experience in multi partner contract negotiations

  • Associate Director Companion Diagnostics Programme Mngt & Sen Advisor cGMP Enzyme Manufacturing at Qiagen
    2011 - 2013 · 2 yrs

    Group Leader and Project Team Senior Manager for the development of CE-IVD and FDA approved in-vitro diagnostic assays - developed in conjunction with bespoke APIs (large, small molecules) - custom manufactured; cGMP conform bioprocesses developed for enzymes being ingredients of medical device toolboxes. people, programme and budget lead.