Konrad Heindl possesses extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, currently serving as the Head of Quality Assurance and interim Head of Quality Compliance & Systems at Takeda since January 2019. Key responsibilities include leading Quality Assurance teams, ensuring compliant implementation of GxP requirements, and overseeing the maintenance of licenses and certifications for the Orth facility. Previous roles include significant positions at Shire, where Konrad led process optimization and project management, and upstream roles at Baxter International Inc. focusing on sterile preparations and validation processes. Konrad holds a Professional MBA in Biotech, Pharma & MedTech Management, a Master of Science in Biotechnological Quality Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering, demonstrating a strong academic foundation in the field.