Description

Ich unterstütze internationale Life-Science-Organisationen dabei, Teams in kürzester Zeit von unsicher und neu formiert zu hochmotiviert und leistungsstark zu transformieren. Mit über 11 Jahren Erfahrung in People Leadership, Team- und Leadership Development sowie globalen Produktlaunches helfe ich, Struktur, Klarheit und nachhaltige Veränderung zu schaffen – mit Empathie, Präzision und messbaren Ergebnissen.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Japanese
Fluent
French
Conversational
Spanish
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Lachen SZ (up to 50km)

Roche Diagnostics International AG,
Sub-Chapter Lead in PCR Assay Development
PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
April 2022 - September 2024 (2 years and 5 months)
Rotkreuz, ZG, Switzerland
Acted as a bridge between science, people, and leadership – balancing technical excellence with human connection
• Led an international cross-functional team in the development of an innovative PCR-based diagnostics product
• Fostered a culture of psychological safety, trust, and continuous learning, empowering team members to take ownership and grow
• Mentored and coached emerging leaders, supporting personal development through structured feedback and individual reflection
• Guided a newly formed team through a successful transformation into a self-organized, high-performing unit
• Successful launches: cobas® HDV RUO and cobas® Respiratory flex
Leadership Development Coaching and mentoring Product Development Team Building Cross-functional Team Leadership
Roche Diagnostics Kabushiki Kaisha (RDKK),
Express Development Opportunity Affiliate Marketing Japan
PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
October 2023 - January 2024 (3 months)
Tokyo, Japan
Self-initiated rotation to gain experience in affiliate marketing and deepen cultural and strategic understanding of the Japanese market
• Planned and executed pre-marketing activities for an innovative diagnostics product in close collaboration with local stakeholders
• Presented new technology to Japanese customers, gathered market-specific feedback, and translated insights into product positioning strategy
• Developed a strategic roadmap to prepare the launch – balancing global goals with local needs
• Strengthened intercultural communication and built trust in a new cultural context through adaptability, humility, and openness
Intercultural Communication Cross-functional Team Leadership Marketing Strategy Affiliate Marketing Japanese
Roche Diagnostics International AG,
Principal Scientist I / Principal Scientist II in PCR Assay Development
PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
November 2018 - March 2022 (3 years and 4 months)
Rotkreuz, ZG, Switzerland
• Held full technical ownership for the development of two high-impact diagnostics products (cobas® EBV and cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Variant Set 1)
• Drove cross-functional alignment across R&D, Operations, Business, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure successful product delivery and global launch
• Led verification, design transfer, requirements and risk management in accordance with design control standards
• Supported and coached direct reports through development talks, performance reviews, and targeted growth plans
• Served as a trusted advisor and mediator in complex team settings, fostering psychological safety and sustainable collaboration
• Actively contributed to team culture by combining scientific clarity with emotional intelligence and a deep focus on people development
Product Development Team Building Cross-functional Team Leadership Regulatory Strategy