I am a pharmacologist with a ~30 years background in academia and industry, working both in big pharma and biotech settings. My experience in basic research at several universities worldwide and early R&D at Novo Nordisk A/S allowed me to shape a swiss start-up company from a scientifc idea to a thriving Biotech focusing on Systems Biology & AI to accelerate the quest for novel & safer drugs on GPCRs.After a well needed break from the grind, I am now a scientific/business consultant for clients both in Academia and in the Life sciences and Healthcare industry.I am a recent convert and strong advocate for integrating mindfulness and mental wellbeing into demanding work routines. • Key StrengthsScientific Mind with a strong focus on addressing business needsBridging the gap between Academia and Industry – expansive network of collaborators and contacts in both Academia and IndustrySuccessful acquisition of dilutive & non-dilutive funding & industry • Project and Scientific backgroundStrong scientific background with 45+ peer reviewed publications in the field of GPCR pharmacologyAcquisition of numerous research grants for AcademiaProject and Portfolio managementDevelopment and implementation of novel in vitro assays for GPCR drug discoverySupervision of more than 15 Masters, PhD and Post Doc fellowsMember of grant boards and reviewer of scientific papers• Business Experience (Biotech)Acquisition of non-dilutive funding (EUROSTAR, ONCORNET 2.0, Horizon 2020 - 2.5 Mio EUR) for a start-up BiotechRe-financing of a start-up BiotechAcquisition & successful completion of all initial industry projects for a start-up Biotech• Publicationshttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3534-1959