Sales and Business Development Professional with an extended network within the life science community. Bernd had been in senior positions with major companies as a CEO and in Sales, Business Development, and Licensing, and has extended Entrepreneur and Start-Up experience. • Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from the Krannert Schoolof Management, Purdue University, USA • Worked 18 years in Business Development, Marketing, Sales and Support. Started three companies and developed business up to 7 M USD within 3 years. Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit. Developed sales channels in 36 countries around the world. Acquired major IP for a billion USD therapeutic markets.• Consultancy expertise in projects together with Boston Consulting Group (BCG)• Strong Business Development skills to find disruptive technologies and markets, negotiate term sheets and contracts and implement such technologies within organizations• Results-oriented business manager with P&L responsibility and experience in business analysis, strategic business decisions and partnership management.• Problem-solver and decision maker with special expertise gained in the US in sales management, contract negotiation and out licensing deals• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and project management skills. Able to interact effectively with individuals at all levels• Strategic and analytic thinker with a major strength in proactive hands-on execution and an international mindset• Highly motivated, energetic, positive manager with a high degree of professional integrity