Expertise

Academic / Scientific Background

 1980 - 2002

• Studies of Biology, Roman Languages and Literature, Musicology
• Diploma in Biology
• Doctorate in Molecular Toxicology
• Senior Scientist and chair deputy at the Institute of Toxicology, University of Mainz
• Deputy of the GLP facility and Project Head according to Genetic Engineering Act
• Lecturer “Toxicology & Pharmacology”
• Research Fellow at the Research Center Nestlé, Lausanne (“Immortalization via retroviral transfection”)
• Certified successful completion of advanced courses at the DGPT (German Association of Pharmacology & Toxicology)
• Distinguished lecturer “Xenobiotic Metabolism & Toxicokinetics” at DGPT advanced courses
• Teaching assignment at the Institute of Toxicology (until 2004)

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Entrepreneurial Background

 2004-to-date

• Founded Life SciCon GmbH - Life Science Consulting
• Accredited and Certified European Financial Analyst (CEFA) with a focus on the Life Sciences sector (BioTech/BioPharma, Pharma and MedTech)
• Consultant to the BioTech/BioPharma industry incl. M&A
• Consultant to the BuySide of the Capital Markets
• Large track record in Financial Analysis and Corporate Appraisal
• Strong long-term partnership with Institutional Investors
• Consultant to successful IPOs of a German and a US-based Biotech company

 
 2000 - 2004

• Scientific Advisor “Corporate Finance & Capital Markets” with a focus on the Life Science Industry (Associate role, later Management role)
• Evaluation of business plans for fund-raising purposes; Sector research - Biotech Industry
• Due diligence projects within acquisitions and divestitures also for a major public US Biotech company
• Presentations at Biotech Funds
• Strategic Consulting of financial investors