Switzerland
Innovative chemist / biochemist and program manager with more than 20 years experience in chemical process development and manufacturing of small molecule APIs from early clinical to commercial phase. Senior leader experienced in managing global cross-functional teams and driving complex multi-site programs. Proven track record of process development & implementation, scale-up, and tech transfer. Combines deep technical expertise with strong business and financial acumen. Led the development of the process for 3-NOP. Views are my own.
Supervised and mentored a team of program managers.
Leading custom development and manufacturing programs for small molecule APIs from early clinical to commercial phase. Coordinating complex programs across Lonza, customer, and third-party sites in Europe, China, and the USA. Led a tech transfer from Switzerland to China. Oversee program budgets, profitability, timelines, risks and issues, and scenario-based decision processes. Managing customer relationships in Europe and the USA; primary point of contact for operational and strategic discussions.
Directed R&D and business development activities for custom development and manufacturing of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Managed customer acquisition, proposals development, and strategic partnerships. Conducted marketing activities, market research, and developed business cases for new opportunities. Managed the R&D project portfolio.
Member of the site leadership team. Led the R&D team and pilot plant for hazardous and highly energetic chemistry Managed pilot production campaigns under GMP and ISO. Expert for thermal process safety and risk analysis. Ensured the GMP & ISO compliance of the development processes. Authored and trained SOP's. Led the development of the commercial process for 3-NOP. Management of the R&D project portfolio. Evaluation of new projects and preparation of proposals. Supporting the new business development. Technical support for the explosives unit.
Organic process research and development from the laboratory to large scale production. Supported production with trouble-shooting, analysis, and process optimization. Evaluated the technical and commercial feasibility of projects. Gave two scientific lectures at international conferences. R&D project manager leading interdisciplinary process development teams of up to 15 members. Lean SixSigma Greenbelt. Product management for recently commercialised products. Other activities: Established and led the chemistry sharing best practice group within Lonza. Coached new employees, organized consulting & innovation meetings. Organized recruiting workshops for PhD students at Lonza.