Franck Wahl

Now retired from the Pharma Industry, travelling and improving my golf handicap

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

About

Quality Assurance professional with over 25 years experience in research and development, manufacturing and distribution, operational and corporate roles, developing and implementing GxP Quality Standards, competitive benchmarking, regulatory inspection management, international project management, establishment of QMS and team supervision. In-depth QA and GMP experience in primary/secondary API processing, healthcare products and medical devices. PhD in Bioorganic chemistry. Specialties: In-depth knowledge of both conventional pharmaceutical manufacture and biotechnology including sterile processing. Comprehensive experience in both daily and strategic management of all aspects of Quality Assurance and GMP. Development and implementation of comprehensive corporate GxP Quality Standards leading to successful inspection track record and assuring business continuity. Successful development and implementation of the Quality Management System of newly created structures. Compliance trouble shooting, auditing and enhancement following major compliance shortcomings or Quality issues.

Experience

  • Incyte (10 yrs 5 mos)
    • Vice President International Quality
      Jun 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 5 mos

    • Jun 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 5 mos
      Present

    • Vice President, Head of Global Quality Assurance
      Mar 2018 - Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2 yrs 7 mos)
    • Global Head of Quality Operations
      May 2015 - May 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Head of Quality Europe
      Nov 2013 - May 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Executive Director Quality Assurance at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Jul 2009 - Oct 2013 · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Merck Serono International SA (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • Head of Quality Biotech Manufacturing
      May 2007 - Jun 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Senior Director Quality, Biotech Manufacturing & Process Development,
      Nov 2006 - May 2007 · 7 mos

    • Director, GxP Compliance, Corporate Quality assurance
      Nov 2004 - Nov 2006 · 2 yrs 1 mo