Frans Van Den Braak

Operations Senior Executive | Executive Leadership | Pharmaceuticals | Transformational Change | Operational Performance

Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands

About

A highly experienced Pharmaceutical Operations Executive who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of change and success in several global pharmaceutical companies. Strong technical and business qualifications with an impressive track record of more than 25 years of experience in pharmaceutical operational and strategic leadership, organizational development, project and product supply management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to successfully analyze an organization's critical business requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness, increasing compliance, and improving customer service performance. A very energized, creative and resourceful leader, committed to succeeding through strong collaboration and building commitment and capability in people.

Experience

  • Vice President Operations Support at Synthon
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Strengthen the capabilities and organizational effectiveness for the global support functions: Operational Excellence & Program Management Office, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Engineering & Maintenance, Operational Quality and Environment, Health & Safety. Develop and implement strategies to achieve the company annual goals and long term objectives.

  • Experienced Interim Operational Executive & OPEX consultancy at Pharma Interim Management & Consultancy
    Feb 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Operational Interim Management, Manufacturing Transformation and Opertional Excellence Consultancy in Pharma, API and fine chemical industry. I`m a senior leader ideally fitted to support top executives and CEO embarked in large turnaround, organization growth or change management challenges.

  • Managing Director at Wittland Vermögensverwaltung GmbH
    Jul 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Represent the Company solely and accountable with regards to contracts and business transactions.

  • Managing Director Ferring GmbH at Ferring Pharmaceuticals
    Sep 2021 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Accountable for the daily operational performance, organizational health and strategic growth of the largest Ferring Manufacturing Site located in Kiel (DE), incl. a green field manufacturing facility expansion of a 250+M€

  • Chief Operational Officer at UQUIFA
    May 2021 - Aug 2021 · 4 mos

    Accountable for the operational performance and organizational health of 5 API manufacturing sites in Spain, Hungary and in Mexico. Broad portfolio of APIs and technical expertise across a global network. Leading the efforts to expand the manufacturing footprint of Group’s API operations, while enhancing the manufacturing efficiencies. Responsible for product life-cycle management, incl. strategic alliances and co-developments.