Oliver Ziegenbalg

Dynamic and results-driven manager with 20+ years experience in pharmaceutical and consumer health industry. Passion in M&A and BD&L with a proven track record leading global teams and integration activities, delivering complex and high impact projects. Strong capabilities in stakeholder management and executive communication based on an extensive network across Pharma and Consumer Health.

Broad knowledge basis with experience in Quality, Operations and Technical areas. Known for building high-performing teams and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve strategic goals.

Head PS (Product Supply) M&A, Licensing and Divestitures at Bayer (2018-01 – Present)

• Lead PS Acquisitions & Inlicensing workstreams - Various successful acquisitions followed by the integration activities
• Lead PS divestment workstreams - >15 successful tail end divestments
• Being part of the strategic CH product portfolio review team - Aim to decomplex the portfolio
• CH Product Supply representative for legal matters (e.g. deal contracts /arbitrations)

Lead Network Strategy group at Bayer (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Lead network optimization program - Re-design manufacturing network with focus on resilience and costs
• Oversee PS Enterprise risk management and the CH Sourcing Councils

Head Production Semisolids & Solids at Bayer (2016-01 – 2018-12)

• Lead manufacturing and packaging department (~220 FTEs)

Various positions in Global Quality Management at Bayer (2008-01 – 2016-12)

• Head Global Quality Management Region North America - Quality Integration of acquired Merck OTC business
• Head Complaint & Critical Issue Management - Revised CAPA process
• Head Global Quality Management Region Europe - Established standardized sustainable QM system for the region

Technical Supplier Manager Region Europe at Bayer (2005-01 – 2008-12)

• Transfer project Lead and Technical & Change management support - 20+ successful product transfers

Approbation as Pharmacist in Pharmacy (2002-01)

PhD in Pharm. Technology (2005-01)