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Canton Of Zug, Switzerland

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 collaborative, healthy relationship.• 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