Roman Kelhar

Associate Director, Product Strategist - Informatics at Lonza | Chemical Engineering | MODA-ES expert

Oss, North Brabant, Netherlands

About

As an Associate Director and Product Strategist at Lonza, I leverage my 20+ years of experience in the life sciences industry to drive digital transformation and innovation in manufacturing and supply chain operations. I have a strong background in chemical engineering and a passion for applying technology to solve complex problems. I have successfully led and delivered multiple projects involving Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Serialization, and Data Analytics, resulting in significant improvements in efficiency, quality, and compliance. I am also skilled in TypeScript and project management, and hold certifications in ITIL and PAS|X. My goal is to continue to contribute to the advancement of the life sciences industry through strategic planning, execution, and collaboration. In Lonza I got additional knowledge in light MES application, MODA-ES as Business analyst and MODA-ES expert.

Experience

  • Lonza (Netherlands)
    • Associate Director, Product Strategist - Informatics
      Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

      • Led software implementation and integration of MODA-ES with ERP, PI, and analytical equipment at Lonza. • Acted as a business analyst and process designer, supporting the development of a new MODA-ES version and platform. • Recognized as the employee of the year for expertise in MODA-ES, driving efficiency and productivity in the informatics department.

    • Senior Product Strategist - Informatics
      Nov 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

  • ESP Enterprise System Partners (2 yrs 6 mos)
    • Manuf & Supp Chain System Assoc Manager
      Sep 2019 - Nov 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Enterprise System Partners has provided life sciences solutions and services to support and enhance the digital plant since 2003. We offer professional engineering & consulting services (strategy, plan, design, deploy and sustain) for manufacturing and supply chain operations in biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical devices. We have niche expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Serialization and Data Analytics. In 2019, we proudly joined the Accenture family and are now part of Industry X.0. Our deep industry, process, IT and vendor knowledge, combined with Accenture’s core capabilities and digital enablers allow us to transform manufacturing and supply chain operations for pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device clients globally.

    • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Consultant / integration manager
      Jun 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

      I was working like contractor with ESP. Then I decide to move to Nederland, close my own company and start working for ESP/Accenture.

  • Senior SAP-MES integration consultant at Apphion Technology
    Nov 2017 - May 2018 · 7 mos

  • IT Project Manager at Novartis NBS
    Oct 2015 - Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    PAS|X & other IT systems implementation in the Novartis company

  • Service Delivery Manager / Vodja podpore IT storitev at Novartis
    May 2017 - Oct 2017 · 6 mos

    Represent IT to the business (or in the case of central functions, to the IT groups receiving services), ensuring that expectations for IT services are met. Capture, qualify and help prioritize new IT demand and lead the delivery of projects for the business, from initiation to operational handover, aligning with COEs and other BEFs where needed.