Niklas Engler

Global Head of Strategy Technical Operations - Making a difference for Patients - Inspiring and Developing People - Inclusion Ally

Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About

Senior Leader with 20+ years Pharma experience in technical R&D, technical operations, R&D strategy and portfolio management – leading large organisations across sites - directly contributed to seven successful BLA approvals and numerous INDs – member of Research Portfolio Committee and Technical Development Committee - 10 years Business Development experience, collaborating with small and medium biotech Strong Strategic and Business Acumen - leading large and global organizations to higher performance - Strong communication skills and ability to influence across all levels of the organization -Strong Capability to improve operational performance - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Proven track record to lead organisations to stronger DE&I Courageous, inclusive and curious, ability to deal with pressure and deliver under difficult circumstances Bioprocess, Formulation, Devices and Delivery, Analytics and QC, pre-filled syringes, autoinjectors, cell therapy, AAV gene therapy, Antibodies, Bispecifics, Fusion proteins

Experience

  • Roche (23 yrs 8 mos)
    • Global Head of Strategy Technical Operations, VP
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • Global Head Technical Development Portfolio and Projects, VP
      Sep 2018 - Aug 2025 · 7 yrs

      our teams lead all of the exciting technical projects for Roche - together with the early research and the lifecycle teams we deliver one of the most exciting portfolios in pharma and biotech

    • Head Cell and Gene Therapy Strategy
      Oct 2021 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      additional role - building a cell and gene therapy CMC unit with a great team