Project-, Program-, Business Process Management Expert

Mehr als 20 Jahre internationale Erfahrung in den Bereichen Project-, Prgramm-, Portfolio- & Process Management mit Schwerpunkt Pharma-Industrie (R&D). Einführung und Leitung von PMOs. Leitung von R&D / Technologie-Projekten & Programmen

• Aris Software
• Launchmanagement
• OPX2 Planisware
• Projektmanagement2 J.
• Prozessmanagement3 J.
• Strategische Unternehmensplanung1 J.
• Strategischer Einkauf
• Supply-Chain-Management (SCM)2 J.
• Wirtschaftsinformatik
• Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen

After C. E.’s graduation as engineer in communication technologies and electronics he studied Business Administration at the University Innsbruck specializing in economic computer science and operations management. In addition to his Master’s degree he completed a PhD program at the Vienna University of Economies, marketing department and worked during his doctoral thesis (title “The strategic orientation of the project portfolio management in the project-oriented organization”) on the scientific challenge, how to link state-of-the-art temporary organizations most optimal to the level of strategic management in large enterprises.
He acquired deep knowledge and expertise in the field of:
• Business Process Management (BPMN)
• Portfolio Management
• International Project & Program Management (PMI®, Agile®, IPMA®, Hermes 5®)
• Strategic Manufacturing & Product Allocation
• New Product Launch Management
C. owns more than twenty years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry working in several roles and responsibilities. Thereof he spent more than ten years in global leadership roles. In his last permanent role, he held the position of Vice President Global Product Launch, Supply Strategy and Lifecycle Management at Viatris (former Mylan Inc.).
He was successful in the transformation of new business strategies into operational excellence at Sandoz and Viatris (former Mylan Inc.) in the area of Development, Registration and Product Launch for Sandoz and in Supply Strategy and Product Launch for Viatris (former Mylan). Since 2015 C. is successful in business consulting and interim management.
In his role as business consultant, he is successfully supporting several companies in pharmaceutical and biotech industry in interim management, program & project management, business transformation and optimization covering:
• Strategic Planning: Developing a clear understanding of the organization's strategic goals and objectives and devising transformational strategies to align with these goals.
• Process Improvement: Identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement within existing processes and implementing new processes or redesigning existing ones to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Project & Program Management: Developing detailed project plans outlining the objectives, scope, timeline, resources, and responsibilities for the transition process from here to there.
• Stakeholder Management: Engaging and communicating with various stakeholders including executives, employees, customers, suppliers, and external partners to ensure alignment and manage expectations throughout the transition.
• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and challenges associated with the transition and developing strategies to mitigate them effectively.
• Change Management: Implementing change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions, including communication plans, training programs, and support mechanisms for employees affected by the change.
• Resource Allocation: Allocating resources such as budget, personnel, and technology to support the transition process effectively.
• Coordination: Collaborating with cross-functional teams and departments to coordinate activities and ensure alignment with the transition plan.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitoring progress against the transition plan, identifying deviations or issues, and implementing corrective actions as necessary. Conducting post-transition evaluations to assess the success of the transition and identify areas for improvement.