Gerhard Braun

Making the medicines of tomorrow as Head of Advanced Synthesis Development & Manufacturing Solutions

Visp, Valais, Switzerland

About

Focus on value adding activities, strong communicational skills

Experience

  • Head of Advanced Synthesis Development & Manufacturing Solutions at Lonza
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    As part of an industry-leading CDMO we provide customer services in API-development and small & mid-scale operations from first feasibility studies over clinical studies to commercial supply. We have a particular strong track record in the field of Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.

  • Bayer Pharmaceuticals (14 yrs 5 mos)
    • Head of Manufacturing Science & Technology @ Bayer Pharma - Product Supply
      Sep 2019 - Aug 2023 · 4 yrs

      With hands-on support for Bayer’s API production my team of process engineers, process chemists and technology transfer experts drives Bayer’s mission “health for all, and hunger for none”. We develop manufacturing strategies to ensure optimal product supply over the lifecycle of Bayer’s API portfolio, and we strive for sustainable production and innovative manufacturing technology.

    • Head of process research and development
      Jul 2011 - Aug 2019 · 8 yrs 2 mos

      My team of 40 scientists and technicians, working in chemical synthesis, process development and scale-up, drives Bayer’s Small Molecule development portfolio. We are responsible for route scouting, process development, IP strategy and product submissions.

    • Head of Pilot Manufacturing and Process Engineering
      Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      90+ engineers, plant managers, and plant operators develop and manufacture chemical APIs for clinical development and market supply in state-of-the-art facilities in small- / mid scale. Metal-organic chemistry, low-temperature reactions, Highly Potent Active Ingredients and PAT-assisted crystallization are examples for our core capabilities.

  • Innovation management at Bayer AG
    Oct 2006 - Apr 2009 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Working in the department for Corporate Development, I am driving the strategy development in the area of innovative technologies by e.g. cross fertilization between business units, development of a venture capital strategy and the assessment of new business areas. I keep business relations to leading strategic consultancies and market research organisations. In my role, I am reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer of Bayer AG.

  • Bayer HealthCare (5 yrs 6 mos)
    • Lab head
      Nov 2003 - Sep 2006 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Responsible for process development of new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (route scouting, scale-up, preparation of submission documents). Responsible for successful late stage development, tec transfer to production and submission of New Chemical Entity.

    • Plant Manager
      Apr 2001 - Oct 2003 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Responsible for manufacturing of new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for clinical development.

  • Lab head at Bayer AG
    Feb 1997 - Apr 2001 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Responisble for several research projects in the field of catalysis, chemical process development, and process improvement of existing manufacturing processes in the areas cosmetics, polymers, crop protection.