Michael Wessels

About

Passionate manufacturing operations leader with 20 years of experience in chemical drug development within the Pharma Industry. Related proficiencies include leading commercial API Manufacturing and technical Research & Development plants and directing fast-track technical development of NCE projects across the entire development spectrum. Skilled drug development professional with deep understanding of technical and regulatory requirements. Comprehensive experience in change management and organizational development.

Experience

• Novartis (Full-time · 19 yrs 10 mos)
  • Site Head Chemical Production Switzerland
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Process Unit Head Chemical Operations
    Aug 2017 - Sep 2021 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Team Leader Chemical Processing
    Sep 2015 - Jul 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

• CARBOGEN AMCIS (Full-time · 4 yrs 6 mos)
  • Senior Chemist / Leader Process R&D API Synthesis
    Jan 2006 - Aug 2006 · 8 mos

  • Project Chemist / Leader in Process R&D API Synthesis
    Mar 2002 - Dec 2005 · 3 yrs 10 mos