Stefan Schiesser

Stefan Schiesser serves as the Director of Medicinal Chemistry at AstraZeneca, where responsibilities include managing a team and contributing to the strategic direction of the department. With a strong background in medicinal chemistry, Stefan previously held roles such as Associate Principal Scientist and Senior Research Scientist, delivering successful projects and leading collaborations. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. from Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT, and multiple degrees in chemistry and biochemistry. Stefan has demonstrated a commitment to fostering knowledge sharing through editorial roles in internal publications and organizing seminars, while also mentoring students and participating in various external presentations.