Anja Freese - Project Manager

Q: Where is Anja based?

Anja is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Anja speak?

Anja speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Anja have?

Anja has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Anja has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that Anja may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Anja's latest experience?

Anja's most recent position is IT Project Manager at German industrial company .

Q: What companies has Anja worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Anja has worked for German industrial company , International company in Scientific Solutions , International company in Medical Technology, and Life Sciences .

Q: Which industries is Anja most experienced in?

Anja is most experienced in industries like Biotechnology , Healthcare , and Information Technology . Anja also has some experience in Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Anja most experienced in?

Anja is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Business Intelligence , and Marketing . Anja also has some experience in Information Technology and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Anja worked in recently?

Anja has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology , Information Technology , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Anja worked in recently?

Anja has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Business Intelligence , and Information Technology .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

5 months

IT Project Manager

German industrial company

Conducted as-is analysis and assessed the status quo
Identified required actions and consolidated them into work packages
Analyzed content management systems
Reviewed AI tools
Evaluated and planned data migration
Prepared a project plan for implementation in four phases
Identified and communicated project risks
Tracked status and handled communication
Developed a solid plan for implementing the website relaunch
Refined, prioritized, and phased the project scope
Assessed integration of additional enterprise systems (especially CRM)
Evaluated potential uses of AI solutions

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025

3 years

Project Manager

International company in Scientific Solutions

Development and implementation of Salesforce Service Cloud for field service

Analyzed field service requirements
Optimized and standardized core processes across Europe
Conducted requirements workshops with field service and customer service
Captured, documented, and prioritized requirements in Jira
Reviewed and validated development deliverables with internal and external stakeholders
Actively supported the Europe-wide roll-out of Service Cloud
Implemented KPIs, dashboards, and regular reporting
Increased service efficiency and customer satisfaction through centralized documentation of all activities
Digitized and automated processes such as cost estimates and appointment scheduling
Jira, Confluence, Business Analytics Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Office, BPMN, Salesforce, Scrum, Kanban

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

3 years

Product Owner

International company in Medical Technology, Life Sciences

Development and implementation of Salesforce Sales Cloud for sales, focusing on lead-to-account

Managed requirements to optimize and standardize the lead-to-account process
Captured, documented, and prioritized requirements in Jira as user stories
Defined roles and responsibilities in the process
Acted as liaison between business units and IT
Project management: planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
Conducted Scrum meetings (planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives)
Validated development deliverables with stakeholders
Documented processes, created user guidelines, and conducted training and hypercare
Europe-wide roll-out of Salesforce Sales Cloud (>250 users)
Implemented KPIs, dashboards, and regular reporting
Jira, Confluence, Business Analytics Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Office, BPMN, Salesforce, Scrum, Kanban

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

4 years

Overall Project Lead

International company in Medical Technology, Life Sciences

Developed and implemented a digital communication strategy
Centralized marketing and established technical prerequisites
Defined objectives, processes, and budgets
Monitored online marketing performance (open and conversion rates, user behavior)
Segmented customers for targeted communication
Cross-channel marketing: planning and coordinating touchpoints
Data integration and customer segmentation
Implemented KPIs, dashboards, and regular reporting

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Biotechnology, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Business Intelligence, Marketing, Information Technology, and Sales.

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Marketing

Information Technology

Sales

Summary

Dr. Anja Freese is an experienced project and process manager with over 20 years of leadership experience at a well-known healthcare company. Her focus is on promoting operational excellence, stabilizing and managing complex transformation initiatives, and bringing structure and order to dynamic project environments. Dr. Freese gained her extensive project and change management experience in various leadership roles within organizational and digital transformation processes at an international level. Her key strengths include strong analytical and strategic thinking, excellent communication and facilitation skills, and active stakeholder management. With a strong agile mindset, high levels of empathy and flexibility, appropriate resilience, and experience leading cross-functional teams, she successfully tackles complex challenges in a regulated environment.

Skills

Project Management 15 Years
Transformation 10 Years
Department Leadership 16 Years
It Projects 9 Years

Methodical Focus Areas

Agile Project Management (Scrum, Kanban)
Traditional Project Management
Product Ownership
Presentation Know-how
Problem-solving And Organizational Skills
Communication And Facilitation Skills
Process Optimization And Documentation
Multi-channel Marketing

Thematic Focus Areas

Project Management
Transformation
Operational Excellence
Governance And Compliance In Regulated Environments
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Crm Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Management
Business Analytics
Strategy Development And Campaign Management
Marketing And Communication Strategy
End-to-end Process Control
Team Development

Tools & Systems

Atlassian Jira And Confluence
Microsoft Office / 365 Suite (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Teams, Sharepoint), Miro
Business Analytics Platform: Power Bi
Various Content Management Systems (Cms), Highspot
Bpmn, Bic Cloud
Google Analytics
Crm System Salesforce Lightning Sales Cloud And Service Cloud

Industry Focus

Medical Technology
Diagnostics
Life Sciences
Healthcare

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Master of Business Marketing, Multi-Stage Marketing · Business Marketing

PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Immunology and Medical Microbiology · Immunology, Medical Microbiology

Diploma in Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics · Biology

Certifications & licenses

Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner ®

Certified Scrum Product Owner ®

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Biotechnology 10 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 3 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles IT Project Manager, Project Manager, Product Owner

Main industries Biotechnology, Healthcare, Information Technology

Main business areas Project Management, Business Intelligence, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

March 2026

Last Update

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Anja based?

Anja is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Anja speak?

Anja speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Anja have?

Anja has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Anja has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Anja may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Anja be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Anja would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Project Manager, Project Manager, Product Owner.

What is Anja's latest experience?

Anja's most recent position is IT Project Manager at German industrial company.

What companies has Anja worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Anja has worked for German industrial company, International company in Scientific Solutions, International company in Medical Technology, and Life Sciences.

Which industries is Anja most experienced in?

Anja is most experienced in industries like Biotechnology, Healthcare, and Information Technology. Anja also has some experience in Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Anja most experienced in?

Anja is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Marketing. Anja also has some experience in Information Technology and Sales.

Which industries has Anja worked in recently?

Anja has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Information Technology, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Anja worked in recently?

Anja has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology.

What is Anja's education?

Anja holds a Doctorate in Immunology, Medical Microbiology and a Master in Business Marketing.

Does Anja have any certificates?

Anja has 3 certificates. These include: Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner ®, Certified Scrum Product Owner ®, and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

What is the availability of Anja?

Anja is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Anja?

Anja's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.