Founder & Principal Consultant at MINERVIQ - Biopharma Consulting (2025-09 – Present)
- Supporting pharmaceutical and biotech organizations in designing and executing data- and AI-driven transformation initiatives across patient safety, medical affairs, and R&D.
- Operating as an interim executive and independent strategic advisor, bridging science, data, and business strategy to deliver measurable impact in complex, regulated environments.
Radiology Data+ Development Lead at Bayer AG (2024-01 – 2025-06)
- Contributed to shaping a key strategic pillar in Radiology
- Defined the future radiology data and data service ecosystem
- Advanced global development of innovative, complex, and emerging Data-driven business models
- Built and expanded strategic partnerships with a focus on data and digital solutions
Head of Data Science & Insights at Bayer AG (2022-01 – 2023-12)
- Guided MA&PV's digital transformation by developing advanced analytical tools for patient, consumer, and product insights
- Managed and prioritized a cross-functional Data Science & Insights portfolio
- Designed a Data Science project prioritization framework to identify high-value opportunities
- Acted as Culture Coach to drive department-wide cultural change
- Led and developed a global team of Data Scientists
- Completed Engage.Shape.Perform. - Leader@Bayer program by IMD Business School
Head of Pharmacovigilance Data Science & Insight Generation at Bayer AG (2019-10 – 2021-12)
- Built and led PV's digital transformation with a focus on GxP-validated technologies and new data sources
- Developed advanced analytical tools enhancing benefit-risk assessment and safety signal management
- Directed external collaborations to advance PV data science
- Led and developed global teams of Data Analysts and Data Scientists, including sub team
- Built, led, and steered PV's digital transformation, with focus on GxP-validated technologies that transform PV including advanced analytical tools and new data sources
- Completed Bayer Pharma R&D and MA&PV Global Emerging Leader Program Leader Process and System Implementation
Process and System Implementation Leader at Bayer AG (2017-04 – 2019-09)
- Owned quality- and technology-driven initiatives in patient safety
- Managed implementation of AI for PV Single Case Processing impacting efficiency
- Completed The MIT Boston Tech Immersion Program for Bayer R&D at MIT Sloan
Senior Management Consultant at Bayer Business Services (2013-04 – 2017-03)
Led and contributed to six strategy development and implementation projects for Consumer Health and Pharmaceuticals.
- Consumer Health: Supply Chain Excellence (launch excellence), post-merger integration of R&D and Regulatory functions
- Pharmaceuticals: Research organization transformation, portfolio governance and prioritization, research strategy development and implementation, Pharmacovigilance process optimization
- Directed project scope, teams, deliverables, and client relationships
- Designed and implemented the employee development program 'Bayer People Care for Society'
Visiting Student at The Rockefeller University (2008-09 – 2013-03)
Visiting Scientist at Nanyang Technological University (2008-04 – 2008-05)
Visiting Scientist at Innovative Biotech Ltd (2007-10 – 2007-11)
Summer Student at Laboratoire National de Santé (2007-07 – 2007-08)
Founder/Entrepreneur at John Pietzsch Labor (2001-01 – 2004-08)
