Simon Wittemann

Simon Wittemann is a highly experienced professional in the field of quality services and project management, currently serving as the Head of Quality Services & Projects at Merck Gruppe since November 2021. Responsibilities include project coordination, people management, and leadership of the department, along with analytical method validation and validation of laboratory equipment and computer systems according to cGMP standards. Prior roles at Merck Gruppe encompass Deputy Head of Quality Services & Projects and Qualification Expert, focusing on project management, SAP and Chromeleon key user functions, and equipment validation. Previously, Simon worked as a Validation Engineer at Testo Industrial Services DE, specializing in equipment lifecycle management and cleanroom qualification. Early career experience includes an internship in R&D and manufacturing at Sika, providing a foundation in analytics and polymer synthesis. Simon holds a Master of Science in Chemistry from Goethe University Frankfurt and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.