Florian Forster

Strategic R&D Leader | Driving Innovation | Bridging Science and Business for Impactful Solutions

Tulln an der Donau, Lower Austria, Austria

About

Strategic scientific leader with over 10 years of experience in research, product development, regulatory affairs and quality management within the biotech, pharmaceutical, and diagnostics industries. I combine in-depth immunological, biotechnological and pharmaceutical expertise with many years of leadership experience in R&D, clinical and regulatory affairs, and quality control. As Head of R&D and Managing Director at Sciotec/STADA, I drive innovation from concept to development to approval, with a focus on patient-centered solutions, technical excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Building strong teams, promoting scientific excellence, and ensuring the sustainable growth of innovative companies are particularly important to me. Focus areas: • Research & Development (biotech, food supplements, diagnostics) • Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs • Quality Management & Quality Control • Product Development & Stability Strategies • Leadership of interdisciplinary teams • Funding & Project Management • Publication & Patent Authorship

Experience

  • SCIOTEC Diagnostic Technologies GmbH (11 yrs 5 mos)
    • Head of Research and Development
      Mar 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 5 mos

      Strategic management of all R&D activities in the field of immunological and diagnostic products Leadership of interdisciplinary teams and management of complex development projects Responsibility for innovation processes, product pipeline, and scientific roadmaps Establishment of international research collaborations Successful acquisition of several grants (FFG, Bridge Project, etc.)

    • Gewerberechtlicher Geschäftsführer
      Jun 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

      Commercial management for the manufacture, processing, and rental of medical devices Responsibility for compliance, operational control, and regulatory requirements Close cooperation with regulatory, clinical, and quality teams

    • Head of Clinical, Regulatory & Medical Affairs
      Sep 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

      Responsible for regulatory strategies, clinical evaluations, and medical communications Food supplement approval in Europe Dietary supplement approval in North America

  • Post-doctoral fellow at Karolinska Institutet
    Sep 2012 - Mar 2015 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • University Assistant at Medical University of Vienna
    Jul 2008 - Jul 2012 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Research and Development at Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz
    Jul 2007 - Jun 2008 · 1 yr