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IT Project Lead & Program Manager

Praha Hostavice, USA
Germany +4
info: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic
PhD University of Greenwich; BSc University of Ghent
Praha Hostavice, USA
Germany +4
info: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic
PhD University of Greenwich; BSc University of Ghent

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About me

Life sciences contractor with cross-functional experience in GMP and Nuclear regulated projects and operations. Bridging shopfloor to executive level, I deliver data-driven solutions and take ownership in complex, high-pressure environments.

Mergers and AcquisitionsAgile MethodologyCommercializationGovernanceInfrastructure ManagementLandscapingManufacturingProject Management Life CycleRisk AnalysisSales ManagementSAP ApplicationsDelivery ManagementEcosystemsProject DeliveryRisk Management
Global IT Project & Program Leadership
Comprehensive leadership of complex, cross-functional enterprise initiatives in regulated environments with proven ability to deliver projects end-to-end from intake to closure

Full Lifecycle Delivery Management
Expert management of complete project lifecycles from initiation through implementation to closure, including scope, cost and schedule management

Governance, Planning & Risk Management
Advanced capabilities in establishing governance models, decision forums, execution roadmaps and managing cross-functional risks across multiple workstreams

Senior Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Proven expertise in managing relationships with senior stakeholders, external authorities and vendor ecosystems

Agile, Waterfall & Hybrid Delivery Models
Comprehensive knowledge and application of various project delivery methodologies including agile, waterfall and hybrid approaches

IT/OT Integration & Manufacturing Programs
Specialized experience in delivering complex manufacturing programs involving IT/OT integration, engineering, compliance and quality

Enterprise Platform & Technology Leadership
Global IT delivery leadership for enterprise platforms supporting advanced therapy manufacturing and technology domains

Mergers & Acquisitions IT Integration
Strategic IT integration leadership for acquisitions supporting product commercialization and cross-functional integration projects

Infrastructure & SAP Project Delivery
Enterprise IT project delivery across infrastructure and SAP landscapes with full project lifecycle management

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2026

Languages

GermanGoodEnglishFluentFrenchGoodDutchNative speaker

Project history

Program Lead Strategy & Innovation (RLT)

Novartis
Led delivery of a complex, highly regulated manufacturing program involving IT/OT, engineering, compliance and quality. Accountable for end-to-end program delivery across IT, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory and external authorities.

IT Technology Program Lead - Global Platforms Cell & Gene Therapy

Novartis
Global IT delivery lead for enterprise platforms supporting advanced therapy manufacturing. Led multiple IT projects across business and technology domains, managed globally distributed teams and implemented governance frameworks.

IT Program Lead - Mergers and Acquisitions

Novartis
IT integration lead for acquisition supporting strategic product commercialization. Led cross-functional IT integration projects from intake through implementation and established integration governance and reporting structures.

IT Project Lead - Infrastructure & SAP Initiatives

Novartis
Delivered enterprise IT projects across infrastructure and SAP landscapes. Led full project lifecycle delivery, managed budgets and resource forecasts, coordinated cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Project Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Johnson and Johnson
Freelance Project Manager delivering technically complex qualification and Computer System Validation initiatives within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

Certificates

Scrum Master

Scaled Agile

2023

SAFe Release Train Engineer

Scaled Agile

2023

PMP

PMI

2014


Portfolio


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