Simone Steiner

Simone Steiner is an accomplished professional in the biotechnology sector, currently serving as Chief Technical Officer at Transgene and Scientific Advisor at NegotiumAI. Previously, Simone held the role of CTOO at T-knife Therapeutics, where leadership in technical development and manufacturing was paramount. At Tigen, Simone was the Head of Technical Development and Manufacturing and was instrumental in a decentralized cell therapy manufacturing strategy. Simone's extensive tenure at Novartis included significant positions such as Production Unit Head for Cell and Gene Therapy and Supplier Relationship Manager, overseeing substantial contract negotiations and quality improvements. With a strong academic background from ETH Zürich, including a PhD in Protein Engineering, and postdoctoral research at the University of Alberta, Simone brings a wealth of experience in protein biochemistry and cell therapy.