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Jan Kocma

GMP Consulting Expert

Jan Kocma
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Hanover, Germany

Experience

May 2024 - Apr 2025
1 year
Germany

GMP Consulting Expert

AMW GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
GMP Consulting Expert at AMW GmbH
Industries
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Project phases 1–9 in GMP consulting
  • Advising and supporting investment projects in a regulated environment
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024
5 months
Germany

Acting Senior Construction Manager

Sanofi

Expertise details
Position Summary
Acting Senior Construction Manager at Sanofi
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Project Management
  • Preparation for plant shutdown
  • Taking over all phases from basic assessment, preliminary and detailed planning to approval and execution planning
  • Construction supervision and concept for subcontractor management
  • Developing the shutdown concept
  • Project volume: €150M
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 years
Germany

Lead Construction Management & Project Control

Eurofins

Expertise details
Position Summary
Lead Construction Management & Project Control at Eurofins
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Project Management
  • Construction supervision and project control in GMP construction
  • Project phases 4–9
  • Project volume: €7.9M
  • Planning and overseeing pharmaceutical production facilities
Jan 2021 - Dec 2025
5 years
Germany

Owner's Representative

BASF-Air Liquide Deutschland GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Owner's Representative at BASF-Air Liquide Deutschland GmbH
Industries
Chemical
Business Areas
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Construction of chemical plants and air separation units in the industrial gas sector
  • Approval of pharmaceutical production facilities
  • Project volume: €128M (phases 7–9)
  • Project planning and coordination in industrial plant construction
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
3 years
Hanover, Germany

Medical Technology Project Manager

Klinikum Region Hannover

Expertise details
Position Summary
Medical Technology Project Manager at Klinikum Region Hannover
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • New ICU (intensive care unit) construction
  • Tendering and project management for medical technology (phases 3–9)
  • Quality management measures for DQ and IQ
Feb 2017 - Sep 2019
2 years 8 months
Frankfurt, Germany

Design Qualification (DQ)

University Hospital Frankfurt (Johann Wolfgang Goethe University)

Expertise details
Position Summary
Design Qualification (DQ) at University Hospital Frankfurt (Johann Wolfgang Goethe University)
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Quality Assurance
  • Construction project House 23 F in the GMP area
  • Design and installation qualification (DQ, IQ)
  • New pharmacy construction (work phase 9)
Oct 2014 - Dec 2018
4 years 3 months
Heidelberg, Germany

Project Manager Pharmacy

Heidelberg University

Expertise details
Position Summary
Project Manager Pharmacy at Heidelberg University
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • IQ and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
  • Risk management according to EN 14971
  • Work phases 1–9
Jan 2011 - Present
15 years 3 months

Industrial Risk Management Representative

IMS

Expertise details
Position Summary
Industrial Risk Management Representative at IMS
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Quality Assurance
  • Responsible for IMS in plant engineering in regulated environments
  • Plant design and validation
Aug 2008 - Oct 2014
6 years 3 months
Germany

Medical Technology Application Developer

Air Liquide

Expertise details
Position Summary
Medical Technology Application Developer at Air Liquide
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
Strategy
  • Market development for medical devices in the DACH region
  • Special systems for ultra-pure gases
  • Market launch and CE-compliant systems for medical devices
  • Adaptation of sales concepts
  • Business development and customer process analysis
Jan 2004 - Present
22 years 3 months

VOB/B Expert and Owner's Representative

Self-employed

Expertise details
Position Summary
VOB/B Expert and Owner's Representative at Self-employed
Industries
Construction
Business Areas
Procurement
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Acceptance tests according to VOB/B and expert services
  • Project management for public clients (work phases 5–9)
  • Owner's representation and construction supervision
  • Review of contract documents and cost control
  • Interface management
Jan 2001 - Dec 2022
22 years
Hanover, Germany

DQ/IQ Specialist for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

State Construction Management Hanover

Expertise details
Position Summary
DQ/IQ Specialist for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing at State Construction Management Hanover
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Quality Assurance
  • Design and Installation Qualification (DQ, IQ)
  • Risk assessment and validation of pharmaceutical facilities
  • Project phases 6–8
  • Contract volume: €15 M

Business Development

Linde Gas Therapeutics (Linde Group)

Expertise details
Position Summary
Business Development at Linde Gas Therapeutics (Linde Group)
Industries
Chemical
Healthcare
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
Strategy
  • Business development in the services and investment market environment
  • Marketing Europe and REC organization
  • Strategic positioning and business development
  • Lead Auditor for QI risk projects
  • Construction and project management EMEA
  • Direct reporting to the European CEO
  • Contract volume: €120 M p.a.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Pharmaceutical, Construction, Healthcare, Chemical, and Biotechnology.

Pharmaceutical
Construction
Healthcare
Chemical
Biotechnology
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Project Management, Procurement, Marketing, Product Development, and Strategy.

Quality Assurance
Project Management
Procurement
Marketing
Product Development
Strategy
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Skills

  • Plant Engineering And Pharmaceutical Production.

  • Industrial Construction, Special Installations And Medical Technology.

  • Technical Pressure Systems For High Purity Gas Technology Up To 7.0.

  • Gmp Investment Projects, Site Supervision, Project Planning.

  • Coordination And Organization Of Structural And Civil Works, Labs And Clean Rooms.

  • Designing And Overseeing Construction Plans To Meet Planned Timelines.

  • Monitoring Progress And Calculating Costs For Construction Sites.

  • Coordinating Official Inspections And Approvals.

  • Recruiting Staff For Construction Sites.

  • Coordinating And Procuring Materials For Construction Sites.

  • Documentation Related To Construction Sites (E.g., Defect Reports).

  • Implementing And Ensuring Compliance With Safety Aspects, E.g. Occupational Safety, Health And Environmental Issues.

  • Operating Safety Ordinance (Betrsichv) For Pressure Equipment, Qualified Person For Pressure Vessels And Pipelines According To Annex 2, Section 4, No. 3.

  • Final Testing, Handover To Operator And Acceptance Of Pharmaceutical Equipment.

  • Liaising With Authorities On Approvals And Deviations As Part Of Optimized Quality Management.

  • Large-scale Projects Phases 1-9.

  • Specialization In Gmp Approvals, Especially Qualification And Requalification, Construction Scheduling, Feasibility Studies, And Tenders.

  • Medical Technology, Expert In Medical Equipment Construction.

  • Fmea, Plant Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Leadership Experience Across The Entire Value Chain, Specialized Knowledge In Tendering/contract Awarding Under Vol/vob.

  • Building Services, Site Management, Medical Technology Equipment, And Process Engineering.

  • Plant Technology, Piping Construction, Compressor Systems Up To 7.0 Purity.

  • Iso 8573 Et Seq. Compressed Air Systems Up To Class 1.1.1.

  • Ce Coordination For Medical Devices.

  • Industrial Project Planning, Public Institutions.

  • System Audits Including Supplier Audits.

  • Ensuring Quality Management System Compliance With Standards Such As Iso 13485, Mdd, Mdr, Iso 7396 Et Seq.

  • Process Audits, Product Audits.

  • Risk Assessments According To Betrsichv For Pressure-related Hazards.

  • Plant Engineering Hoai Project Phases 1-9.

  • Gmp Manufacturing And Engineering.

  • Iq-fmea.

  • Executive Management.

  • Project Management For Large Projects.

  • Operating Safety Ordinance (Betrsichv), Trbs Etc., Trgs Etc.

  • Risk Assessment And Analysis According To Iso 14971 Etc. And Iso 31000 Etc.

  • Hoai, Vob, Vof, Vol.

  • Construction Process Control.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Polish
Advanced

Education

Master · Business Psychology, Applied Engineering Psychology

Industrial Engineering

Industrial Foreman

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Auditor ISO 13485

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12
Experience in Pharmaceutical 25 y
Avg length 6 y 11 m
Longest experience 22 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles GMP Consulting Expert, Acting Senior Construction Manager, Lead Construction Management & Project Control
Main industries Pharmaceutical, Construction, Healthcare
Main business areas Quality Assurance, Project Management, Procurement

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 1

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Where is Jan based?

Jan is based in Hanover, Germany.

What languages does Jan speak?

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

How many years of experience does Jan have?

Jan has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Jan has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Jan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jan would be well-suited for roles such as: GMP Consulting Expert, Acting Senior Construction Manager, Lead Construction Management & Project Control.

What is Jan's latest experience?

Jan's most recent position is GMP Consulting Expert at AMW GmbH.

What companies has Jan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jan has worked for AMW GmbH, Sanofi, Eurofins, BASF-Air Liquide Deutschland GmbH, and Klinikum Region Hannover.

Which industries is Jan most experienced in?

Jan is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Construction, and Healthcare. Jan also has some experience in Chemical and Biotechnology.

Which business areas is Jan most experienced in?

Jan is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Procurement. Jan also has some experience in Marketing, Product Development, and Strategy.

Which industries has Jan worked in recently?

Jan has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical, Construction, and Chemical.

Which business areas has Jan worked in recently?

Jan has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Procurement.

What is Jan's education?

Jan holds a Master in Business Psychology, Applied Engineering Psychology and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering.

Does Jan have any certificates?

Jan has 1 certificate: Auditor ISO 13485.

What is the availability of Jan?

Jan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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