Patrick Schum Email & Phone Number

Canton Of Zug, Switzerland

Zug, Switzerland

• Promoted. Responsibility for the relationship with a CMO providing DP and FDP activities for a high potent OSD. Ensuring Pfizers expectations are met while balancing the needs of the CMO and maintaining a.
• Leading 2x Virtual Management Teams (VMT) without formal authority
• Improved the sites schedule adherence, release timeliness and Yield
• Prepared the CMO for the transition from Seagen to Pfizer IT systems & processes. Minimized disruption & frustration
• Ensured regular exchange between internal functions to build consensus and speak with one voice to the CMO
• Responsible for contracts, budget development, site performance monitoring and coordinating CMO governance.

Zug, Schweiz

Pfizer acquired Seagen. No change in responsibilities.

Zug, Schweiz

• Leading a VMT who coordinates and oversees the DP activities performed at the CMO. Ensuring continuous supply through regular exchange with the CMO, alignment of priorities and resolution of operational issues.
• Facilitated the tactical day-to-day activities between the CMO and Seagen for a high potent Drug Product (Oral Solid Dosage)
• Navigated the team successfully through conflict resolution internally and with partners ensuring uninterrupted supply
• Managed complex contract and work order negotiations
• Practiced a high degree of stakeholder communication to ensure the right information is available to various levels of the organization at the right time.
• Secured additional resources at the CMO to prepare for important market launches

Visp, Valais, Schweiz

• Defined and implemented operational processes during the commissioning of a new manufacturing building and the sites first fill finish line (Vials; Liquid & Lyophilized).
• Secured resource availability with suppliers and support functions while competing with vaccine manufacturers during peak COVID periods
• Removed several roadblocks in a collaborative manner and with minimum noise to finally pass the Mediafill / APS and receiving the GMP manufacturing license
• Able to win over supporters and decision-makers on several levels of the organization to meet key milestones
• SME for the vial filling line, aseptic handling, utilities and the clean rooms

Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, Schweiz

• As Supervisor, I was leading the shift operations with a team of 15 operators supplying three of Janssens biggest blockbuster such as Remicade, Darzalex and Stelara on time and in full.
• Zero batch losses while managing the operations at 3 Vial Filling Lines (Liquid and Lyo) + a material preparation area
• Lead a team of five lyophilization experts ensuring the maintenance, operation and effective issue resolution for 6 Lyophilizer incl. ALUS
• Consistently managed critical situations in a calm and focused manner (e.g., sterility impact, network outages, Lyo cycle deviations …). Allowing the release of all impacted batches through correct immediate actions.

Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, Schweiz

• In this exciting position, I was leading different cross-functional teams to drive projects related to manufacturing operations and achieved a Lean Green Belt while doing so.
• Improved business continuity through the introduction of a new stopper configuration and preparation process (CBE-30 Supplement).
• Strengthened compliance of the manufacturing equipment with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 through a detailed gap assessment and recommendation of corrective actions.
• Creating a cost saving potential of ~105.00 Euro through a reduction of product losses during the final sterile filtration and a reduction of cosmetic vial defects.

Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, Schweiz

• My start into the world of Pharma. Supporting teams on the shopfloor, the NPI group and the sterile manufacturing department with project-based changes.
• Quickly built up industry and process know-how about sterile manufacturing operations, fill finish, contamination control, validation activities, deviation and change management.
• Lead the harmonization efforts for the manufacturing documentation (MBRs & WIs) of existing products and >4 new product introductions / tech transfers
• Designed an adjustable wash trolley allowing the cleaning of existing and future filling small parts eliminating the need for additional trolleys