Kay Schloe - Product Lead in Life Science Industry

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Wüstenrot, Germany

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Experience

Dec 2022 - May 2024

1 year 6 months

Product Lead

Roche Diagnostics

Product Lead in the life sciences industry as a freelance role

Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

6 months

Project Manager

Eurofins Deutschland

Project management in the life sciences industry as a freelance role

Jun 2019 - Present

7 years 3 months

Freelance Project Manager in the Life Sciences Industry

Freelance / Self-employed

Work as a freelance project manager in the life sciences industry

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

4 months

Product Launch Manager

ALK Germany

Responsibility for product launch activities as a freelance role

Dec 2018 - Present

7 years 9 months

Baar, Switzerland

Senior Commercial, Senior Product & Senior Medical Affairs Manager

Biogen Switzerland AG

Development of the communication strategy for key opinion leaders and physicians
Support for key opinion leaders
Planning and execution of marketing activities
Implementation of a digital strategy

Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

1 year 8 months

United States

Head of International Sales & Marketing

Spirosure Inc

Development of the go-to-market strategy
Support of key accounts including target agreements
Business development and coordination of international sales partners
Planning and execution of marketing activities (trade show and congress appearances, promotional materials) as well as budgeting

Sep 2012 - Dec 2016

4 years 4 months

Bad Homburg, Germany

General Manager, Board Member, CEO

Aerocrine AG a Circassia Company

Development of the strategic direction to identify new market potential
Planning and implementation of improvements in processes and structures (preparing offers, order processing, employee responsibilities)
Support of key accounts including target agreements (pharmaceutical companies and CROs)
Managing the sales teams and identifying training needs to secure company goals, including employee development measures
Coordination and controlling of international sales partners
Planning and execution of marketing activities (trade show and congress appearances, promotional materials) as well as budgeting
Maintaining contacts with key opinion leaders (pulmonologists and allergists)
Main contact for the supervisory board and the general assembly
Representation at health insurance companies, joint federal committees, and associations
Responsibility for revenue of € 3.5 million and leadership of 7 employees
Achieving double-digit revenue growth
Reduction of operating costs
Achieving the best employee satisfaction of all locations in the internal ranking
Introduction of the product innovation NIOX VERO as a pioneer (first country in the company worldwide)

Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

10 months

Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany

Management Consultant and Project Manager

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG

Evaluation of production
Review of the microbiological quality of medicines
Testing of different implementation scenarios
Preparation of make-or-buy decisions
Analysis of microbiological quality control

Oct 2010 - Feb 2012

1 year 5 months

Bürmoos, Austria

Head of Product Innovation and Strategic Product Management

W&H Dentalwerk

Responsible for strategic development in the reprocessing business unit
Development of new business areas and growth opportunities
Leading a development team with 6 employees

Sep 2009 - Sep 2010

1 year 1 month

Pforzheim, Germany

Senior Product Manager and Head of Product Management

Wieland Dental

Development of new business areas
Planning and delivery of training for the sales team
Development of the sales strategy
Execution of license negotiations
Creation of business plans
Leadership of product launches

Jan 2003 - Aug 2009

6 years 8 months

Melbourne, Australia

Business Unit Manager and Business Development Manager

Danaher, KaVo Dental GmbH

Development of the Asia-Pacific business in the instruments and equipment area
Management of distribution partners and key account management, including budgeting, budget monitoring and target achievement, contract drafting, and employee training
Planning, implementation, and support of new product launches as well as ensuring successful market positioning
Support for dental key opinion leaders in the Asia-Pacific region
Introduction of new marketing materials and planning of sales promotions
Analysis of customer needs and creation of requirement profiles
Representation of the manufacturer at congresses
Responsible for licensing third-party products
Responsibility for sales of USD 75 million (2008)
Doubling of sales within three years
Successful product launches (e.g. KaVo Estetica E 80) in AsPac

Jul 2000 - Dec 2002

2 years 6 months

Ratingen, Germany

Director Environment, Health and Safety

Ball Packaging

Mar 1999 - Jun 2000

1 year 4 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Policy Advisor for the Federal Ministry of Research

Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI)

May 1996 - Apr 1999

3 years

Hanau, Germany

Head of the Industry and Environmental Protection Department

IHK Hanau-Gelnhausen-Schlüchtern

May 1990 - Dec 1991

1 year 8 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Public Health Engineer

Gesundheitsamt Leverkusen

Nov 1989 - Apr 1990

6 months

Marburg, Germany

Hygiene Engineer

University of Marburg

Jan 1985 - Present

41 years 8 months

Volunteer youth work

Various church communities

Active volunteer youth work in different church communities

Apr 1984 - Dec 1985

1 year 9 months

Goslar, Germany

Alternative civilian service

University of Göttingen

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Education, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Government and Administration, and Manufacturing.

Education

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology

Government and Administration

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Customer Service, Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Strategy, and Project Management.

Customer Service

Marketing

Sales

Product Development

Strategy

Project Management

Summary

Strong, hands-on leader with many years of experience in senior roles in the life sciences industry
Core expertise: strategy development | project management | sales & marketing with a focus on B2B sales | key account management | licensing | product launches | introduction of forward-looking technologies | market research | process optimization | employee leadership
Achievements: double-digit growth for three years in a row with reduced costs | sales doubled within three years as BU Manager in Asia-Pacific
Responsibility: revenue of US$ 75 million | 14 years of leadership responsibility in the life sciences industry
Convincing negotiator with strong communication skills, entrepreneurial vision, and high leadership competence | team motivator with an interdisciplinary mindset
goal-oriented | honest | flexible | reliable | open | analytical

Skills

Microsoft Office
Salesforce
Veeva

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Sep 1993 - Apr 1996

University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart

Dr rer nat Biology · Biology · Stuttgart, Germany

Sep 1991 - May 2002

FernUniversität Hagen

Dipl. Kaufmann · Business Administration · Hagen, Germany

Sep 1991 - Aug 1993

University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart

Diploma Biologist · Biology · Stuttgart, Germany

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18

Experience in Education 42.5 y

Avg length 4 y 8 m

Longest experience 41 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 5 (Germany, Switzerland, United States, Austria, Australia)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Product Lead, Project Manager, Freelance Project Manager in the Life Sciences Industry

Main industries Education, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical

Main business areas Customer Service, Marketing, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

March 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Kay is based in Wüstenrot, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Kay speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

Kay has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Kay has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Kay may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Kay would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Lead, Project Manager, Freelance Project Manager in the Life Sciences Industry.

Kay's most recent position is Product Lead at Roche Diagnostics.

In recent years, Kay has worked for Roche Diagnostics, Eurofins Deutschland, Freelance / Self-employed, Biogen Switzerland AG, and Various church communities.

Kay is most experienced in industries like Education, Healthcare, and Pharmaceutical. Kay also has some experience in Biotechnology, Government and Administration, and Manufacturing.

Kay is most experienced in business areas like Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales. Kay also has some experience in Product Development, Strategy, and Project Management.

Kay has recently worked in industries like Education, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology.

Kay has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service, Marketing, and Project Management.

Kay holds a Doctorate in Biology from University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, a Master in Business Administration from FernUniversität Hagen, a Master in Biology from University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, a Master in Land and Water Management from Cranfield University, Silsoe College and a Bachelor in Technical Health Care from Technical University of Central Hesse.

Kay is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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