Experience

Eurofins Genomics

• Germany
• Biotechnology Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head of Research and Development

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Accomplishments: After a larger Eurofins Genomics restructuring the R&D group was reorganized and extended into three teams: R&D, Validation and Analytics, and Process Engineering which report to the Head of R&D. These three teams consist of 16 employees. A strategic kickoff was organized to form a market development focus and data driven organization with a winning can-do culture. Based on the X-Matrix approach, a strategic three-year plan was developed, and key initiative projects defined… Show more Accomplishments: After a larger Eurofins Genomics restructuring the R&D group was reorganized and extended into three teams: R&D, Validation and Analytics, and Process Engineering which report to the Head of R&D. These three teams consist of 16 employees. A strategic kickoff was organized to form a market development focus and data driven organization with a winning can-do culture. Based on the X-Matrix approach, a strategic three-year plan was developed, and key initiative projects defined to achieve the TTI’s (target to improve). This team effort increased transparency and motivation where the positive attitude could be transferred into production. • Leading a group of 16, including scientists, process engineers and assistants • Continuous development of the product portfolio and transfer into production floor • Building an R&D QA/RA Team to ensure high quality documentation (ISO9001/13485/GMP) • Management and monitoring of pharma, diagnostic customer and R&D projects • Direct reporting line to the CEO • Ensuring close collaboration between R&D and the global engineering department • Responsible for R&D alignment and automation solutions for global production floors • Ensuring close communication with customers and support of sales and marketing • Responsible for collaborative grant proposals; CNAT-M with 250,000 € funding for R&D

• Senior Team Lead R&D

  • Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

  Accomplishments: Establishing and structuring a continuously growing R&D group with an open minded and supportive mentality with assigned key projects. New high-resolution analytical devices were implemented and validated in the production floor and an inhouse built oligonucleotide synthesizer was implemented/validated (ISO13485). Synthesis protocols were optimized that enabled high quality oligonucleotide synthesis for several applications, including oligonucleotides for NGS, PCR-based… Show more Accomplishments: Establishing and structuring a continuously growing R&D group with an open minded and supportive mentality with assigned key projects. New high-resolution analytical devices were implemented and validated in the production floor and an inhouse built oligonucleotide synthesizer was implemented/validated (ISO13485). Synthesis protocols were optimized that enabled high quality oligonucleotide synthesis for several applications, including oligonucleotides for NGS, PCR-based probes and efficient gene synthesis. • Establishment of a continuously growing R&D team • Ensuring close communication between related production units and R&D • Management and monitoring of customer and R&D projects • Responsible for reporting the project status to the steering committee including the CEO • Optimization of production processes according to lean principals • Development of the product portfolio • Implementation of new methods to ensure high quality, shorter TAT and reduced costs • Scientific lead for R&D collaborations with universities and research institutes • Responsible for grant proposals to ensure financing of new research projects



University of Iceland - Háskóli Íslands

• Iceland
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Postdoctoral Research Scientist

  • Jul 2017 - Oct 2021

  Accomplishments: The postdoctoral stay in Iceland was funded by a research grant from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). Until now 11 peer-reviewed articles and 2 patent applications were submitted. In addition, the laboratory work of 4 PhD students was directed including weekly meetings and analysis of work performance to enhance the productivity of each group member. • Multistep synthesis of persistent organic radicals for biophysical applications • Synthesis… Show more Accomplishments: The postdoctoral stay in Iceland was funded by a research grant from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). Until now 11 peer-reviewed articles and 2 patent applications were submitted. In addition, the laboratory work of 4 PhD students was directed including weekly meetings and analysis of work performance to enhance the productivity of each group member. • Multistep synthesis of persistent organic radicals for biophysical applications • Synthesis, modification, and purification of oligonucleotides for various applications • Supervision of laboratory work of PhD-, Master- and Bachelor students and technicians • Conception of new PhD-, Master- and Bachelor projects Show less Accomplishments: The postdoctoral stay in Iceland was funded by a research grant from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). Until now 11 peer-reviewed articles and 2 patent applications were submitted. In addition, the laboratory work of 4 PhD students was directed including weekly meetings and analysis of work performance to enhance the productivity of each group member. • Multistep synthesis of persistent organic radicals for biophysical applications • Synthesis… Show more Accomplishments: The postdoctoral stay in Iceland was funded by a research grant from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). Until now 11 peer-reviewed articles and 2 patent applications were submitted. In addition, the laboratory work of 4 PhD students was directed including weekly meetings and analysis of work performance to enhance the productivity of each group member. • Multistep synthesis of persistent organic radicals for biophysical applications • Synthesis, modification, and purification of oligonucleotides for various applications • Supervision of laboratory work of PhD-, Master- and Bachelor students and technicians • Conception of new PhD-, Master- and Bachelor projects Show less