Stefan Z.

Stefan Z. has a diverse work experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Stefan began their career at Schering-Plough Research Institute in 2003, where they worked as a Supervisor in Clinical Manufacturing. In this role, Stefan was responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, creating SOPs, and ensuring compliance with production regulations.

In 2006, Stefan transitioned to the role of Manager in Clinical Supplies Packaging at the same company. Here, they managed primary and secondary packaging operations, planned personnel and resources, and verified packing instructions and SOPs.

In 2010, Stefan joined MSD as an Associate Director in Site Scheduling, Operations Planning & Label Operations. In this position, they oversaw the Operations Planning, Site Scheduling, and Label Operations departments, ensuring the efficient coordination of resources, production orders, and materials.

Over the years, Stefan's responsibilities at MSD expanded as they took on roles such as Manager in Clinical Label Operations and eventually Director of Operations Planning, Site Scheduling, and Label Operations. In these capacities, they focused on managing clinical labels, coordinating production processes, and representing the company for government audits.

Stefan's work experience demonstrates their expertise in operations planning, site scheduling, label operations, and manufacturing processes within the pharmaceutical industry.

Stefan Z. obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Technology from Zürich University of Applied Science in 2003. From 1999 to 2003, they also studied FH Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Technology at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences. Stefan further pursued their education and completed a Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Luzern University of Applied Sciences in 2007. Recently, in the years 2020 to 2022, they obtained a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) in Pharmaceutical Medicine from ECPM / European Center of Pharmaceutical Medicine.