Germany
I work at the intersection of strategy, science, execution, and people development, focusing on creating the conditions that enable individuals and teams to deliver meaningful, sustainable impact. Throughout my career, I have operated at the intersection of complex R&D environments, organizational strategy, systems and processes, and human collaboration - aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goals in global, cross-functional settings. I believe leadership is most effective when it is visible in everyday actions - not only in strategy. Across different contexts - from organizational culture initiatives and global R&D events to governance, portfolio management, and process simplification - my work centers on creating clarity, reducing complexity, strengthening collaboration, and enabling scalable outcomes. My passion is culture. I believe high-performing organizations are built intentionally through leadership, communication, trust, and consistent everyday behaviors. At Sandoz Development, I work with associates and leaders to foster collaboration and create environments where people feel respected, heard, and able to contribute their best. Leading the preparation of Sandoz R&D Days has been a particularly rewarding opportunity to strengthen shared learning, engagement, and global networks across the Development organization. I also actively support diversity, inclusion, and leadership development as an HBA Champion. As HBA Ambassador Champion, I contributed to the launch and growth of the self-driven leadership program at Sandoz in 2024. My background spans drug development, project and portfolio management, governance, and strategy across new molecular entities, biosimilars, and generics in highly matrixed international environments. Connecting with people comes naturally to me, supported by empathy, curiosity, and clear communication. Colleagues describe me as trusted, collaborative, and energizing to work with. What leaders do every day has a stronger impact than what they say - and small, visible actions can shape culture in meaningful ways. This belief also drives my own development, including my active engagement in Toastmasters to strengthen communication, feedback, moderation, and leadership skills. Key skills & areas of expertise - Connecting with people and building trust - Leadership enablement and team development - Organizational culture and change management - Pharmaceutical, biosimilar, and generics R&D - Project and portfolio management - Agile ways of working - Mentoring and capability building
Driving strategic and organizational initiatives that strengthen collaboration, leadership, culture, and operational effectiveness across Sandoz Development.: - Lead and continuously evolve Sandoz R&D Days, strengthening alignment, engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and shared learning across the global Development organization while establishing scalable structures for future events. - Lead organizational culture and leadership initiatives to strengthen collaboration, engagement, and alignment during transformation into an independent Sandoz. - Lead implementation and growth of the HBA Ambassador Program at Sandoz, promoting inclusive leadership, development, and cross-functional networks across the organization. - Simplify and strengthen device development processes and quality systems to improve efficiency, clarity, collaboration, and compliance across functions.
Led strategic planning, organizational alignment, and change initiatives across Biosimilar Development. - Streamlined executive reporting processes to support transparent, data-driven decision-making while minimizing impact on project teams. - Facilitated leadership alignment and strategic decision-making across Biosimilar Development in a highly cross-functional environment. - Led the Bio Development Change Agents network to strengthen collaboration, trust, and change readiness across global teams. - Lead and continuously improve Sandoz R&D Days, enhancing alignment, engagement and visibility across the development organization. - Co-led organizational culture initiatives supporting the integration of two development organizations during Sandoz’s transition to an independent company. - Designed and facilitated cross-functional workshops clarifying roles, responsibilities, and collaboration models, strengthening team effectiveness and leadership alignment.
Mentor professionals through the HBA Global Mentoring Program, supporting personal growth, leadership development, and career progression in virtual and in-person settings.
Successfully completed the first HBA Ambassador cohort in Sandoz in October 2025. 2020 - 2023 moved into a champion role, actively promoting, supporting and driving the program for the 2nd - 4th cohorts of Novartis HBA Ambassadors. Ensured the continuation of this self-driven leadership program with a focus on diversity and inclusion - including internal lobbying for partnership continuation, collaboration with external partners, and organizing the kick-off of new cohorts. Supported ambassadors throughout the program by connecting them with resources, guidance and opportunities as needed. Served as an HBA Ambassador in 2019 - 2020, contributing to projects aimed at improving gender balance within and beyond the company.
Established and led a global, cross-divisional governance board for enterprise project and portfolio management, aligning systems, processes, and stakeholder needs across Drug Development functions.
Led global cross-functional oncology development programs across Phase I-IV in highly matrixed international environments: - Led global cross-functional program teams, aligning stakeholders, functions, and sub-teams around development strategy and execution goals. - Represented Oncology Development in a cross-divisional initiative designing and implementing an enterprise project and portfolio management platform across Novartis functions.
Managed operational and cross-functional coordination for global oncology development programs across Phase I-IV: - Coordinated global cross-functional program activities, including planning, budgets, documentation, and stakeholder alignment across development and commercial functions. - Partnered with matrix team leaders to align functions and sub-teams around development strategy and priorities. - Strengthened collaboration, communication, and team effectiveness within complex global program teams.
Pharmaceutical Development: Optimizing a propofol suspension to improve stability Gained exposure to pharmaceutical development and cross-functional industry operations.