Michael Kugler

Michael Kugler has a diverse work experience in the life sciences industry. Michael has served as the Sales Director at Devyser, focusing on advancing collaborative approaches for complex diagnostic tests and establishing routine workflows. Michael also worked as the Business Development Manager (Interim) at Devyser, specializing in diagnostic kits for DNA testing in areas such as oncology and transplantation monitoring.

In addition, Kugler worked as an Evaluator & Coach at Science4Life e.V., where they evaluated business plans in the life sciences and energy/environmental sectors. Michael provided management coaching and advice to start-ups, focusing on areas such as go-to-market strategies, digitalization deployment, and investor relations.

Kugler also held the position of Head of Consulting at george james ltd, where they worked with B2B science and technology companies in the life sciences industry to enhance stakeholder value through growth, operational excellence, and internationalization strategies. Michael provided services such as due diligence, fundraising, and interim management.

Furthermore, Kugler has experience at Illumina as the District Sales Manager Germany North & West (Interim), where they drove change management and growth in whole-genome sequencing. Michael inspired and supported a team of scientists in planning and realizing complex genomics projects.

Prior to that, Kugler served as the Sales Manager Central Germany at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where they managed sales for key accounts, focusing on BioPharma, clinical, industrial, and academic customers. Michael also worked as the Industry Director Academic and Research Segment at Thermo Fisher Scientific, responsible for strategic and tactical business development in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and the Czech Republic.

Additionally, Kugler has experience at Docu Group Deutsche Holding GmbH, where they held the position of Head of Commercial Operations Strategic Services. Michael played a role in commercial and product portfolio analysis, business development, and implementation management.

Before all these roles, Kugler was an independent business owner, offering interim management services. Michael also worked at MADSACK Mediengruppe as the Managing Cooperation Partner MediaLab, overseeing the launch of an online reputation managed services and HR-screening platform. Furthermore, they worked at AMR International as a Senior Project Manager for Market & Commercial Due Diligence, and at Dohr Capital as the Vice President of Alternative Investments.

Michael Kugler earned a Master's Degree in Crystallography/Nonlinear Optics from the University of Cologne between 1991 and 1998. Michael also studied Solid State Physics and Structural Chemistry at the University of Lisbon from 1992 to 1993.