Kasper Viholm

Pharmaceuticals I Global Director I Engineering I Quality Assurance I Strategy I Programme Management I

Muri, Berne, Switzerland

About

Pharmaceutical Industry I Leadership I Project Management I Engineering I Quality I IT I Automation Background in engineering and more than 19 years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry. Well-structured with passion and discipline I practice strong leadership from strategy to execution. Are leading people, multi-cultural teams, programmes and complex projects. I practice leadership based on trust, motivation, communication and close stakeholder management. Specialties: Leading in the "matrix" in global organisations, leading of cross-functional teams, projects and international project management, facilities, production, compliance, quality, validations, qualifications, QMS, QA, QC, GxP.

Experience

  • Senior CAPEX Lead at Bavarian Nordic
    Nov 2024 - May 2025 · 7 mos

    In my role, I bridged the Bavarian organization with head consultancy as the internal CAPEX Lead. I focused on strategic support, enhancing governance, and streamlining processes to foster alignment and visibility. My efforts were pivotal in facilitating effective communication and reporting and lead of the Global Sterr Co.

  • Central Europe Engineering Manager Life Science Manufacturing at Cognizant
    2021 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Global Director Quality Assurance Pharma at ISS A/S Group
    2017 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs

    In my role at ISS A/S Group, I focused on implementing a Global Quality Management System to ensure optimal service delivery to pharmaceutical customers. I built a robust global structure to support operations, driving strategic direction for continuous improvement and supplier compliance. My efforts were pivotal in enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards within the industry.

  • Head of SAP Compliance at LEO Pharma A/S
    2014 - 2016 · 2 yrs

    Head of the SAP compliance team during implementation of a global SAP solution supporting the pharmaceutical supply chain.

  • LEO Pharma A/S (9 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Project Manager and Head of Department.
      2011 - 2013 · 2 yrs

      Head of programme to ensure timely delivery af API. Capacity strategy, facility expansion, process improvements.

    • Project Manager, PAI Readiness - CMC, API, Facility and Equipment
      2010 - 2011 · 1 yr

      Facility upgrade to support GMP compliant facility during PAI by FDA.

    • QA Project Manager
      2009 - 2010 · 1 yr