Senior Project Manager

6/2018 – 1/2021

Ingelheim is investing in the new construction of a Biological Development Center (BDC) with three areas at the Biberach (Baden-Württemberg) location:
- Analytical Development Biologicals (ADB)
- Bioprocess Development Biologicals (BDB)
- Clinical Supply and Transfer (CSB)
• The BDC will become an important building block in the global development of active ingredients for biopharmaceutical active ingredients.
• The new building complex houses three development units that can produce quantities of active ingredients from laboratory scale to clinical phases I and II.
• Boehringer-Ingelheim will create more than 500 jobs at the Biberach / Riss location.
• Investment: 320 m Euro
• Main responsibilities:
Technical lead in all construction areas WFI, clean steam, clean compressed air, etc.), black utilities (plant steam, cooling water and compressed air), critical utilities, architectural, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, clean room) and process automation
• Lead of a team of 180 employees
• Communicate, plan, and organize effectively with colleagues, staff, management, architects, engineers, outside contractors and regulatory agencies
• Manage a variety of projects at one time and bring them to completion on time, under budget, and safely

Projektmanagement

4/2017 – 5/2018

A new sterile injectable manufacturing area will be constructed in Leverkusen for Bayer Pharma Healthcare with modernization of an existing plant by demolition and restructuring the existing architectural environment completely to fit to the scope with objective of transferring aseptic filling, including terminally sterilized filling. The manufacturing area will consist of the following major components:
• Dedicated parts and stopper preparation area with washing machine and vacuum autoclave
• Two liquid filling lines and one liquid / lyo filling line, using isolators and VHP technology
• Integrated vial washers and depyrogenation tunnels on all filling lines
• Integrated capping with vision system
• Lyophilizer loading and unloading
• Laboratory
• The project budget is 350 m Euro
• Lead of 55 direct employees / contractors
Main responsibilities:
• Technical and commercial lead in all construction areas (facilities, clean utilities (WFI, clean steam, clean compressed air, etc.), black utilities (plant steam, cooling water and compressed air), critical utilities, architectural, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, clean room) and process automation (filler lines, washer, isolators, capper, packaging,..)
• Communicate, plan, and organize effectively with colleagues, staff, management, architects, engineers, outside contractors and regulatory agencies
• Manage a variety of projects at one time and bring them to completion on time, under budget, and safely

Projektleitung / Teamleitung, Projektmanagement - Vorstudien / Machbarkeitsstudien, Projektplanung / -vorbereitung

1/2015 – 10/2016

- A new sterile inject-able manufacturing area will be constructed in Fresenius Kabi US, Grand Island, Building 4, with modernization of an existing plant by demolition and restructuring the existing architectural environment completely to fit to the scope with objective of transferring aseptic filling, including terminally sterilized filling, from Building 1 to Building 4 in order to use the most current filling technologies. The Building 4 manufacturing area will consist of the following major components:
- Formulation area with fixed product path, automated WFI dosing and increased automation
- Dedicated parts and stopper preparation area with washing machine and vacuum autoclave
- Two liquid filling lines and one liquid/lyo filling line, using isolators and VHP technology
- Integrated vial washers and depyrogenation tunnels on all filling lines
- Integrated capping with vision system
- Automated lyophilizer loading and unloading
- Automated inspection and packaging on the two liquid-only fill lines

- Main responsibilities
- Technical and commercial lead in all construction areas (facilities, utilities, critical utilities, architectural, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, clean room,..)
- Communicate, plan, and organize effectively with colleagues, staff, management, architects, engineers, outside contractors and regulatory agencies.
- Manage a variety of projects at one time and bring them to completion on time, under budget, and safely
- Develop project funding strategies and prepare Capital Project Appropriation (CPA requests.) CAPEX
- Providing direction required for compliance with State and local Building Codes, Department of Environmental Protection, USDA, FDA and OSHA regulations

Technisches Projektmanagement

12/2013 – 10/2014

Delivered guidance and consultation on business development activities for global clients. Provided strategic mediation and arbitration for international projects including alternative dispute resolution and ADR. Consulted on project, contract, and claim management concerns to ensure successful delivery.
• Supported a wide variety of projects including industrial engineering and industrial plant construction projects, as well as engineering (civil, special underground, and traffic route – including road and railway construction) projects.

Projektmanagement - Vertragsmanagement

8/2012 – 7/2013

Technical and disciplinary head of various departments (~70 staff and various subcontractors).
• Upgrade of an existing pulp mill with fabrication and installation:
• Woodyard: New hardwood chipping line
• Fiber line: Installation of a new digester plant that will consist of six new batch digesters and a new bleach plant
• Digester: Modification of digester 2.
• Pulp Drying: No.3: Modification and installation of the Uptake Machine to be able to successfully run with chemical cellulose pulp.
• Installation of a new broke tower, the cleaner system upgraded and demineralization water shower to improve pulp cleanliness.
• Replacement of the existing dryer.
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• Evaporation: Modification of the evaporation plant with the increased WBL generated by the digesters.
• Recovery Boiler: Upgrade of the existing No.2 CRF to be able to steam at higher rates.
• Installation of a new Chloride removal system.
• Balance of Plant: New interconnecting piping and pipe bridges between the existing and new plant.
• Expansion of the Mill’s compressed air system. Installation of a new demineralized water plant to meet the high-quality water demand of No.3
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC general conditions was mandatory for successful project execution.
Resolved all significant issues and successfully brought projects back on track re: schedule and budget.
Lump Sum Turnkey Project of 295 Mio USD upgraded existing pulp mill with fabrication and installation.
Successfully completion of a new demineralized water plant and a new Chlorine Dioxide Plant in time and budget.

Projektleitung / Teamleitung

1/2010 – 7/2012

Exceptionally large EPC project including design, installation, and commissioning of ten units of incinerators for Hong Kong’s largest crematory. It was a joint venture between a German supplier and a Hong Kong supplier.
Led and directed activities between both countries within numerous departments including 42 employees and various subcontractors. Identified and resolved crucial issues.
• Handed over the project of 42 Mio Euro to the Hong Kong Government.
• Successfully installed and commissioned equipment and processes within time and budget

Projektmanagement

8/2005 – 4/2009

assessments of external production resources to identify risks and mitigation strategies. Cultivated strategic relationships with global clients. Facilitated training sessions for management. Directed large Nuclear EPC projects. Headed recruitment activities including interviewing candidates to fill department vacancies, as well as resolved quality and performance issues. Led proposal, contract review, kick-off, and regular progress meetings around the world regarding technical, commercial, and operational projects. Hold full P&L responsibility and monitored spending/costs and project schedule. Conducted strategic negotiations with customers to gain technical or commercial details. Coordinated and tracked tasks between internal and external departments including construction, calculation, QM, purchasing, and fabrication.
• Restructured and increased the efficiency of departments inside and outside.
• Developed and implemented more efficient and cost saving strainers.
• Introduced regular daily project review meetings including strong proactive action plans to meet objectives.
• Successfully scheduled and organized a pool of qualified nuclear resources worldwide.
• Completed all projects within budget and on time, while getting other projects back on track.
• Improved production processes for external suppliers.
• Established a production back up plan including additional resources of suppliers in Switzerland and in Germany.
• Achieved a yearly stable increase of sales and profit margins.
• Strategically resolved an issue for a company in Switzerland (subsidiary head quarters based in Los Angeles, CA, USA) to adapt to a significant increase in sales in different nuclear departments.
• Optimized the production (decreased lead time up to 50%) of main sub suppliers.
• Setup proper communication across and within departments.
• Finalized all projects to the highest satisfaction of customers and within time and budget .

Projektmanagement

3/2000 – 7/2005

Spearheaded numerous departmental activities including mechanical and electrical engineering, external manufacturing, production, QM, and commissioning. Led international large EPC projects in the automatic and pharmaceutical industry. Designed, scheduled, and optimized robotic systems and oversaw construction and commissioning. Cultivated business partnerships with Propack and Servolift. Integrated ABB, Kuka, Motoman, Robotec, and robot systems. Directed and tracked the full project lifecycle including planning, controlling, start-up and commissioning.
• Completed all projects within the automotive and pharmaceutical industry on time and budget.
• Established the first fully automatic bin cleaning machine with full 21 CFR 11 compliance for the European and US market.
• Consolidated sales in the US-Pharmaceutical market for fully automatic cleaning and drying machines and ensured adherence with GMP and FDA regulations.
• Designed and implemented complex engineering solutions within the automotive industry for handling and packing of blister, cartons, and palettes.
• Developed handling and robot systems for the automotive industry: jigs, tables, production lines.
• Successfully established a QM department.
• Built special conveyers for blister, boxes, etc, as well as fully automatic cleaning machines with inclusive drying and cooling, in compliance with GMP, FDA, 21CFR, Part 11, ASTM, ASME, etc.
• Created software design with visualization on Panel view.

Projektmanagement