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Markus Windisch

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Irem Ciftci

In-depth experience in pharma business processes; proactively support for the digitalization of manufacturing processes in pharmaceutical production. Achieved to combine operational knowledge with informations system activities: SAP ERP and SAP SRM and SAP-MES . Extensive experienced in Forecasting/Demand Planning, MRP, Production Planning for Process Industry, Procurement, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management and related Materials Management processes.Read more

Jochen Kruip

Fascinated by research to understand molecular mechanisms of biology and their application to the advancement of medicine. Broad experience in drug discovery focusing on protein-based biotherapeutics (antibodies, scaffolds, fusion proteins) from research to development. Strong scientific (biochemistry, protein purification and analytics, molecular biology) and leadership (project management, line management) background.Read more

Erikjan Franssen

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Jose Antoranz

José Antoranz holds an MSc in Engineering and an MBA from IESE Business School. He began his career at an engineering firm, executing projects in the Middle East and South America. After completing his MBA, he transitioned into the digital technology sector, first as a consultant and later as Digital Manufacturing Manager at J&J. HisRead more

Jallaleddin Sememy

Jallaleddin is an experienced leader in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), currently serving as the Head of the Global MES Competence Team at Bayer. He leads a team of 14 technical experts and oversees the MES project at Bayer’s most advanced production facility.Read more

Uwe Kritzler

A seasoned leader with expertise in automation, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and IT/OT integration, Uwe Kritzler has over 28 years of experience driving innovation in process automation. Currently serving as the Head of the Global Automation & MES engineering function at Lonza, Uwe excels in leading teams to implement and optimize process automation and MESRead more

Philip Hamm

Philip Hamm is the Global Director Manufacturing Systems at Merck Healthcare. He is responsible for the digital transformation of manufacturing at Merck while ensuring compliance to the relevant GxP and quality guidelines together with establishing a Centre of Expertise for efficiency and support of MES. Prior to his position with Merck he consulted in theRead more

Gary Knapick

Pharmaceutical engineering leader with over 25 years of manufacturing experience spanning engineering disciplines including maintenance/reliability, capital projects, plant/process engineering, facilities management, and qualification/validation. Adept at engaging stakeholders, charting strategy, building networks, and developing effective organizations. Models behaviors that promote safety, compliance, continuous improvement, and accountability. Experienced with direct in-plant leadership as well as indirect influenceRead more

Oliver Kaerst

With over 15 years of specialized experience in pharmaceutical and biotech engineering, Oliver Kaerst is a distinguished leader in the field. As Head of Global Healthcare Operations (GHO) Engineering, he oversees engineering and capital expenditure initiatives across 20 manufacturing sites worldwide, driving excellence in pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging. Oliver has a proven track record inRead more