Dr. Manfred Lauchart

Head of the Program and Portfolio Management Organization, reporting to the CEO and member of the Executive Leadership team. Working with the Gates MRI Leadership team to drive planning and execution of the organization’s product development programs. Managing the overall Gates MRI portfolio by overseeing product development, program management, setting priorities, and developing options to deliver products needed for meeting the company’s strategic goals.

Head of the Program Management Organization and member of the corporate governance bodies which directed the company’s strategic and operational activities by driving planning and execution of the pipeline portfolio. Drove integration of scientific and commercial objectives into operational plans critical to meet company’s strategic corporate goals.

As an independent contractor I provided and implemented program management solutions for a Life Science company. Restructured the lead development program of a biotech start-up specializing in Neuroscience and directed the transition of the company’s assets post-acquisition

Head of Business Operations, Chief of Staff of the Global Clinical Development Leadership Team. Increasing the scalability of the Clinical Development organization by optimizing business processes and securing compliance with existing regulatory requests as well as new R&D standards. Leading international teams of functional specialists to deliver analyses of and business solutions for the Global Clinical Development organization

Head of Program Management Office (PMO) and member of the Business Leadership Team for the US$ 2.5B/yr. business unit Integrated Pharmacy Solutions. Led international program management teams associated to four different product therapy teams operating in the US, EU and Asia (pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices).

Infectious Diseases / Assay and Vaccine Development