Christoph Becker, Ph.D.
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Michael D. Rombach
I was working with Christoph when he was a BD Manager for Siegfried AG. The interaction was very professional. Christoph's business acumen, along with his chemical skills, made him a good partner discuss as well as to close deals. In negotiations Christoph always stays outcome focused and finds mutual acceptable solutions.
Thierry Schlama
I have worked with Christoph over several years and have rarely seen somebody cumulating so many skills. Very high professionalism and engagement. Christoph has made a fantastic experience in procurement and has really supported the needs of our organization. Wherever he is, Christoph makes significantly impact and contribute to shaping the procurement and department strategy. Hard worker, he answers requests at any time. Christoph strives always to support his teams a very efficient manner. Fully committed and self-disciplined, one can really rely on Christoph even in stressed situation. Last but not least, Christoph is a really strategic thinker and also very authentic and an honest person.
Michael D. Rombach
I was working with Christoph when he was a BD Manager for Siegfried AG. The interaction was very professional. Christoph's business acumen, along with his chemical skills, made him a good partner discuss as well as to close deals. In negotiations Christoph always stays outcome focused and finds mutual acceptable solutions.
Thierry Schlama
I have worked with Christoph over several years and have rarely seen somebody cumulating so many skills. Very high professionalism and engagement. Christoph has made a fantastic experience in procurement and has really supported the needs of our organization. Wherever he is, Christoph makes significantly impact and contribute to shaping the procurement and department strategy. Hard worker, he answers requests at any time. Christoph strives always to support his teams a very efficient manner. Fully committed and self-disciplined, one can really rely on Christoph even in stressed situation. Last but not least, Christoph is a really strategic thinker and also very authentic and an honest person.
Michael D. Rombach
I was working with Christoph when he was a BD Manager for Siegfried AG. The interaction was very professional. Christoph's business acumen, along with his chemical skills, made him a good partner discuss as well as to close deals. In negotiations Christoph always stays outcome focused and finds mutual acceptable solutions.
Thierry Schlama
I have worked with Christoph over several years and have rarely seen somebody cumulating so many skills. Very high professionalism and engagement. Christoph has made a fantastic experience in procurement and has really supported the needs of our organization. Wherever he is, Christoph makes significantly impact and contribute to shaping the procurement and department strategy. Hard worker, he answers requests at any time. Christoph strives always to support his teams a very efficient manner. Fully committed and self-disciplined, one can really rely on Christoph even in stressed situation. Last but not least, Christoph is a really strategic thinker and also very authentic and an honest person.
Michael D. Rombach
I was working with Christoph when he was a BD Manager for Siegfried AG. The interaction was very professional. Christoph's business acumen, along with his chemical skills, made him a good partner discuss as well as to close deals. In negotiations Christoph always stays outcome focused and finds mutual acceptable solutions.
Thierry Schlama
I have worked with Christoph over several years and have rarely seen somebody cumulating so many skills. Very high professionalism and engagement. Christoph has made a fantastic experience in procurement and has really supported the needs of our organization. Wherever he is, Christoph makes significantly impact and contribute to shaping the procurement and department strategy. Hard worker, he answers requests at any time. Christoph strives always to support his teams a very efficient manner. Fully committed and self-disciplined, one can really rely on Christoph even in stressed situation. Last but not least, Christoph is a really strategic thinker and also very authentic and an honest person.
Credentials
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Ärztlich geprüfter Fastenleiter
FastenweltDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Innosuisse Start-Up
Innosuisse - Schweizerische Agentur für InnovationsförderungApr, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Rescue Diver (PADI)
PADIJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Massage Therapist
Terramedus Akademie für GesundheitJun, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Good Manufacturing Practices in Chemical Development
Scientific Update LtdJan, 2000- Nov, 2024 -
Chemical Development and Scale-up
Scientific Update LtdJun, 1999- Nov, 2024 -
INSEAD General Management Program
INSEAD Executive EducationFeb, 1999- Nov, 2024 -
St. Galler Junior Business School
St. Galler Business SchoolMay, 1997- Nov, 2024 -
Training on Professional Selling Skills
FBP International
Experience
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NegotiumBio, LLC & GmbH
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United States
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Biotechnology
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director & Partner
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Jan 2020 - Present
Reduce your Outsourcing risk and optimize your Outcomes with a tailor-made contract manufacturing strategy, coupled with negotiating, selecting and managing the right contract manufacturing organization (CMO) for your specific requirements. NegotiumBio will help you find strategic, short and long-term manufacturing & technology partners who can meet your stringent demands for speed, quality and efficiency. This way, you can keep your scientists focused on what they do best - advancing cutting-edge treatments and improving patient care.
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Novartis
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Switzerland
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Head of Procurement TRD and CGT
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Feb 2018 - Dec 2019
Heading Procurement Department for Technical Research and Development (TRD) and Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) at Novartis with an annual spend of > USD 500 millions. Managing procurement & partnering activities (APIs, development services, regulated intermediates, CMO services, new technologies) and sourcing strategies & solutions for the global originator development centers at Novartis TRD & CGT globally.Involved development functions: drug substance / drug product development, biologics, CGT, global clinical supply, analytical services.
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Head Procurement Originator API & Intermediates Development
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Dec 2015 - Jan 2018
Managing procurement & partnering activities (APIs, key raw materials, regulated intermediates, new technologies) for the Originator API category (chemicals and semi-synthetic) at Novartis TRD globally.Key areas: supply chains, partnering with CMOs and key RM and technology providers, sourcing strategies & solutions for the global originator development centers of Novartis.
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Siegfried Holding AG
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Switzerland
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Head Business Development Drug Substance Exclusives - Europe, CIS and LATAM
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Nov 2014 - Oct 2015
Responsible for business development, key account servicing and product management within Europe, LATAM & CIS with focus on development, technical transfer and manufacturing of drug substances (small molecule-based APIs and regulated intermediates). Responsible for business development, key account servicing and product management within Europe, LATAM & CIS with focus on development, technical transfer and manufacturing of drug substances (small molecule-based APIs and regulated intermediates).
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Lonza
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Switzerland
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Sales & Business Development Europe
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Nov 2010 - Oct 2014
Leading Lonza's European sales & business development activities in the area of custom manufacturing of APIs (both chemical and biological pathways), antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and regulated intermediates. Responsible for a team of 5 account managers; representing an annual sales volume of more than CHF 80 million. Activities involved servicing existing customers, new project acquisition from prospect clients, identification and execution of pharma pipeline deals as well as product development partnerships.
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Manager Sales & Business Development
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Sep 2009 - Nov 2010
Account manager for Lonza Custom Manufacturing Chemicals in Central Europe. Business focus: small molecule APIs (normal and high potency), peptides, antibody drug conjugates (ADC), and applications for micro reactor technology in life sciences. Responsible for sales to medium-sized and start-up pharma companies as well as business development activities targeting prospect clients.
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CABB
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Germany
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Chemical Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Manager Business Development
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May 2008 - Sep 2009
Responsible for all aspects of installing and managing CABB’s newly formed North American business development enterprise: retrieving of new sales outlets for standard chemical intermediates, identifying new products by networking and proactive marketing / cold calls. Main duties also involved full control and general oversight of all new project manage¬ment tasks in close cooperation with the European R&D, Q/A, manufacturing and customer service operations. Responsible for all aspects of installing and managing CABB’s newly formed North American business development enterprise: retrieving of new sales outlets for standard chemical intermediates, identifying new products by networking and proactive marketing / cold calls. Main duties also involved full control and general oversight of all new project manage¬ment tasks in close cooperation with the European R&D, Q/A, manufacturing and customer service operations.
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SI Group
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Germany
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager Business Development
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Jul 2006 - Apr 2008
Managed European commercial development activities with focus on advanced chemical inter-mediates. Networked with industry business leaders and cooperated closely with technical forces and sales personnel in cross-functional project teams. Primary tasks included managing drop-in products to maximize asset utilization as well as long-term strategic projects and product platforms, adopting novel technologies. Managed European commercial development activities with focus on advanced chemical inter-mediates. Networked with industry business leaders and cooperated closely with technical forces and sales personnel in cross-functional project teams. Primary tasks included managing drop-in products to maximize asset utilization as well as long-term strategic projects and product platforms, adopting novel technologies.
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SI Group
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager Commercial Development
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Sep 2000 - Jul 2006
Administered acquisition, development and execution of new product development projects, including cost analysis, price structuring, and allocating capital investment. Initiated and established business contacts to various new customers on both commercial and technical level. Worked closely with high level management, R&D and sales force personnel to commercialize business development projects for the chemical intermediate market. Administered acquisition, development and execution of new product development projects, including cost analysis, price structuring, and allocating capital investment. Initiated and established business contacts to various new customers on both commercial and technical level. Worked closely with high level management, R&D and sales force personnel to commercialize business development projects for the chemical intermediate market.
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Chemtec Leuna Gesellschaft für Chemie und Technologie mbH
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Germany
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Chemical Manufacturing
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Manager Life Science Projects and R&D Chemist (scale-up)
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Jan 1995 - Sep 2000
Pioneered R&D work for multiple pharma projects including chemical process development, scale-up and Q/A documentation (cGMP). Responsible project manager for Chemtec Leuna’s first GMP project. Evaluated and commercialized new technologies, supported marketing & sales with customer visits and technical consulting.Co-founded and administered a Chemtec Leuna spin-off project management company, orchestrated coordination and development of large-scale industry projects as joint ventures with global industry partners, including the closure of two consulting contracts with global players active in life sciences.
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Education
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1994 - 1999
Technische Universität Dresden
PhD (Dr. rer. nat.), Biocatalysis -
1993 - 1994
Lund University
Diplom (M.Sc.), Deactivation of SCR catalysts -
1989 - 1994
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Diplom (M.Sc.), Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
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