Ralf Felsner

Ralf Felsner has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Ralf is currently serving as the Director of Business Development at Collaborative Drug Discovery - CDD VAULT since April 2023. Prior to this, Ralf worked at Benchling as an Account Executive from April 2019 to February 2023, where they focused on transforming life science R&D using industry-leading cloud solutions.

Before joining Benchling, Ralf held various roles at IDBS, starting as an Account Manager in January 2018 and ending in April 2019. During their tenure, they supported customers and new business in North America, catering to various industries such as pharma, biotech, chemicals, CPG, F&B, and oil & gas. Ralf also acted as the Sales Team Lead and Business Development Representative at IDBS from November 2015 to December 2017.

Furthermore, Ralf worked as a Senior Inside Sales Account Manager at BIOVIA (formerly Accelrys) from May 2012 to October 2015. Ralf'sresponsibilities included securing new business and managing renewals across multiple European territories.

Ralf started their career as a Technical Specialist at Huntingdon Life Sciences in July 2011, before moving on to Baxter as a Senior Research Associate from June 2006 to May 2011. Ralf also gained valuable experience as a Scientific Assistant at GANYMED Pharmaceuticals AG from March 2005 to June 2006.

Ralf's earliest work experience includes an internship at Oridis Biomed from September 2003 to February 2004.

Throughout their career, Ralf has demonstrated expertise in business development, account management, research, and sales, particularly within the life sciences and technology sectors.

Ralf Felsner's education history includes multiple degrees and fields of study. Ralf started their education at MGS Nairobi, where they attended from 1988 to 1996. It is not specified whether they obtained a degree during this time. In 2001, they attended Chemie-Ingenieurschule Graz, where they pursued a degree in Engineering and studied Chemistry & Biology until 2003. From 2003 to 2005, Ralf Felsner studied at Europa Fachhochschule Fresenius, earning a diploma in Chemistry & Biology. Ralf'seducation continued at Fachhochschule Technikum Wien from 2008 to 2010, where they obtained an MSc in Innovation & Technology Management.