Kay Schloe - Life Science Product Lead and Project Manager

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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 science industry as a freelancer

Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

6 months

Project Manager

Eurofins Deutschland

Project management in the life science industry as a freelancer

Jun 2019 - Present

7 years 6 months

Freelance Project Manager in the Life Science Industry

Freelance / Self-employed

Work as a freelance project manager in the life science industry

Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

4 months

Product Launch Manager

ALK Deutschland

Responsibility for product launch activities as a freelancer

Dec 2018 - Present

8 years

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 of Key Opinion Leaders
Planning and implementation 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
Management of key accounts, including target agreements
Business development and coordination of international sales partners
Planning and implementation of marketing activities (trade fairs and congresses, 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 to processes and structures (preparing offers, order processing, employee management)
Management of key accounts, including target agreements (pharmaceutical companies and CROs)
Management of sales teams and identification of training needs to ensure company objectives, including personnel development measures
Coordination and controlling of international sales partners
Planning and implementation of marketing activities (trade fairs and congresses, promotional materials) as well as budgeting
Maintaining relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (pulmonologists and allergologists)
Main contact for the Supervisory Board and the General Assembly
Representation in dealings with health insurance companies, joint federal committees and associations
Responsibility for revenue of € 3,5 Mio. and management of 7 employees
Achieved double-digit revenue growth
Reduced operating costs
Achieved the highest employee satisfaction of all locations in the internal ranking
Introduced the product innovation NIOX VERO as a pioneer (first country in the company worldwide)

Mar 2012 - Dec 2012

10 months

Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany

Strategy Consultant and Project Manager

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG

Evaluation of production
Review of the microbiological quality of medicines
Testing of various 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 opportunities
Management of 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 conducting training for the sales team
Designing the sales strategy
Implementation of licensing negotiations
Preparation of business plans
Management 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 segment
Management of sales partners and key account management, including budgeting, budget and target achievement monitoring, contract drafting, and employee training
Planning, implementation, and support of new product launches, as well as ensuring successful market positioning
Support of 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 requirements profiles
Representing the manufacturer at congresses
Responsible for licensing third-party products
Responsibility for revenue of 75 Mio. US-Dollar (2008)
Doubling of revenue 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

Health Engineer

Gesundheitsamt Leverkusen

Nov 1989 - Apr 1990

6 months

Marburg, Germany

Hygiene Engineer

Universität Marburg

Jan 1985 - Present

41 years 11 months

Volunteer Youth Work

Diverse Kirchengemeinden

Active volunteer youth work in various parishes

Apr 1984 - Dec 1985

1 year 9 months

Goslar, Germany

Civil Service

Universität 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

Results-driven leader with extensive professional experience in management positions in the life science industry
Expertise: Strategy development | Project management | Sales & Marketing with a focus on: B2B sales | Key account management | Licensing | Product launches | Introduction of pioneering technologies | Market research | Process optimization | Employee management
Achievements: Double-digit growth figures for three consecutive years with reduced costs | Doubled revenue within three years as BU Manager in AsPac
Responsibility: Revenue US$ 75 Mio. | 14 years of management responsibility in the life science industry
Convincing negotiator with excellent communication skills, entrepreneurial foresight and strong leadership abilities | Team motivator with an interdisciplinary perspective
goal-oriented | honest | flexible | reliable | open | analytical

Skills

Microsoft Office
Salesforce
Veeva

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Sep 1993 - Apr 1996

Universität Stuttgart-Hohenheim

Dr rer nat Biologie · Biology · Stuttgart, Germany

Sep 1991 - May 2002

FernUniversität Hagen

Dipl Kaufmann · Business Administration · Hagen, Germany

Sep 1991 - Aug 1993

Universität Stuttgart-Hohenheim

Diplombiologe · Biology · Stuttgart, Germany

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18

Experience in Education 42.5 y

Avg length 4 y 9 m

Longest experience 41 y 10 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 Science Industry

Main industries Education, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical

Main business areas Customer Service, Marketing, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Member since

March 2025

Last update

October 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 43 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 Science 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 Diverse Kirchengemeinden.

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 Universität Stuttgart-Hohenheim, a Master in Business Administration from FernUniversität Hagen, a Master in Biology from Universität Stuttgart-Hohenheim, a Master in Land and Water Management from Cranfield University, Silsoe College and a Bachelor in Technical Healthcare from Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen.

Kay is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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