Bernd Leistler

Bernd Leistler is an accomplished professional in the biochemistry and biotechnology sectors, currently serving as Vice President of Production at Sartorius CellGenix GmbH since December 2003. In this role, Bernd Leistler is a key member of the Management Team and an authorized signatory for the company, overseeing the process development and GMP-compliant manufacturing of recombinant cytokines and growth factors for cell and gene therapies. Previously, Bernd Leistler held the position of Director of Development & Production at Pharmacia Diagnostics GmbH & Co. KG, where leadership was provided to the Business Unit Autoimmunity and a team focused on diagnostic autoantigens. Early career experience includes a research fellowship at the University of Cambridge, exploring protein solubilization. Educational qualifications encompass a dissertation in Biophysical Chemistry from the Biocenter of the University of Basel and a diploma in Chemistry from Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg.