Gerhard Schneider

Managing Director biotech competence gmbh

Austria

About

As proven expert for biotechnological production of small molecules, enzymes and biopharmaceuticals with more than 30 years’ experience in pharma- and generic industry I am offering services in consulting, innovation and interim management please visit our website - http://www.biotechcompetence.com - for detailed information Special skills: bioprocess development, biochemical engineering, change management, customer view in investment projects, statistical data analysis and experimental development, innovation management, national funding of development activities, ICH-Q7-auditing, cross contamination, cleaning validation, powder and bulk solids technologies

Experience

  • Managing Director at biotech competence gmbh
    Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

    Consulting - development, change process, investments and quality compliance innovation - independent projects, take up new ideas and coordination of partner projects interim management - production, development, innovation management, investments and third party operation please visit our website - http://www.biotechcompetence.com - for detailed information

  • Project Manager Site Head Anti-Infectives Kundl at Sandoz
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr

    Ensuring end-to-end technical oversight of product manufacturing processes at all stages of their commercial lifecycle Developing and implementing global standards for specific manufacturing technologies Developing, implementing and managing validation of processes

  • Sandoz (32 yrs 1 mo)
    • Biotech-Production - Head Biotech Operations
      2009 - 2014 · 5 yrs

      Management of upstream bioprocess plant (2500 m3 fermenter volume) and downstream processing intra- and extracellular enzymes Identification and implementation of improvements in respect of quality, economy and ecology Initiation of investments projects and their implementation Realization of tech transfers and contract manufacturing Improvement of quality standards and compliance Introduction of sustainable product methods

    • Development - Head Fermentation
      2003 - 2009 · 6 yrs

      Management of upstream bioprocess development (from lab to production) Bioprocess development of bio-pharmaceuticals in phase I to III Coordination development activities with Novartis Development of concept for tech transfer from external partner companies Bioprocess development of biosimilar products Upstream bioprocess development of pharmaceuticals and enzymes Continuous improvement of processes for commercial products Coordination development and introduction of new technologies including cooperations with universities

    • Development - Head Pilot Plants
      1993 - 2003 · 10 yrs

      Management of upstream pilot plants Coordination upstream bioprocess development of bio-pharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals and enzymes Coordination development projects