Remco Muntendam

Managing downstream processes with intercultural skills and regulatory expertise.

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

About

A competent scientific leader with international business and sales skills and a demonstrated history of working in industrial biotechnology and pharmacy. Strong project management (cert.) professional experienced in protein & analytical chemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, and industrial process development. Known as a highly agile team player, dedicated to steering and coach team members to improve their abilities and skills. Able to adapt his communication style to different levels of experience and expertise.

Experience

  • Downstream process manager at Rentschler Biopharma SE
    Aug 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

  • Bioprocess & Analytical Development (Scientist) at Boehringer Ingelheim
    Oct 2020 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Subject Matter Expert Bioprocessing at BakerHicks
    Oct 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Conceptual design for the production of recombinant therapeutic proteins based on mammalian cell fermentation. Design for multifunctional production in perfusion or batch mode and include six times 20.000L fermentation tank. (3 mnd, Switzerland) - Systemowner CIP chemicals supply system and clean steam / kondensate system (construction phase) for a a pharmaceutical research and clinical pilot production facility. (7 mnd, Germany) - procurement management Clean Utilities.

  • Project leader / manager (Lead scientist) at BIOMIN
    Sep 2017 - Sep 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    1) Forecasting and managing project team’s budget and communicate project status and progress. 2) Investigate mode/mechanism of action of selected phytochemical In Vitro and confirm using In Vivo feeding trials. 3) Influence and motivate stakeholders and sponsors to commit and invest in new and innovative product concepts. 4) Evaluate and create IP and direct contact for regulatory affairs regarding product registration.

  • DSM (5 yrs 4 mos)
    • Senior Associate Scientist
      Jan 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos

      1) Managing enzyme application laboratory for Next generation enzyme screening and optimization of industrial application process. 2) Direct contact for production and customers: acting as product application specialist and technical sales (EMEA). 3) Forecasting and managing project budgets and communicate project progress. 4) Communication and Product promotion via scientific presentation at industrial and scientific conferences. Moreover, Lecturing in workshops to provide information for potential customers and scientists. 5) Evaluate and create IP status regarding current and new product. Direct contact for regulatory affairs regarding product registration (worldwide).

    • Assistant scientist
      Oct 2013 - Jan 2016 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      1) Project leader for the optimization of the enzyme supported bio-process for lignocellulose based biofuel production. 2) Forecast and manage project budget with a clear and define outcome and quaternary milestone. 3) Communicate project status with stakeholder and sponsors to ensure investment and commitment. 4) Communicate, align, and collaborate on project needs with various teams across various disciplines. 5) Evaluate and create IP to strengthen the commercial positioning of the product in development.

    • Senior technician
      May 2012 - Oct 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos

      1) Design, validate, and transfer enzyme based QC assays from R&D environment to QC environment. 2) Solve problems in analytical assays and investigate putative solutions. 3) Provide analytical support for production process and R&D product development.