Lars (Dr.) Behrend-Owner
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Experience
Owner
LifeTech Consult
- Corporate finance advisor and strategic consultant to startup companies
- Technical analyst for investors
CEO
microphotonX GmbH
- Development of AI-aided IVD for identification of antibiotic resistances
- Built up a 15 people team
- Established finance and organizational structure
- Conducted market analysis and positioned new product
COO
SSS International Clinical Research GmbH
- Developed sales structures
- Realigned market orientation in a multinational mid-size CRO
- Headed proposal management and project controlling
CEO and Founder
SIQENS GmbH
- Developed fuel cell systems for remote energy in infrastructure, surveillance and telcom markets
- Funded and built up company with a 20 people team
- Conducted market analysis and product design
- Headed sales and business development
Owner
LifeTech Consult
- Corporate finance advisor and strategic consultant to startup companies
- Technical analyst for investors
CEO and Founder
SIRION BIOTECH GmbH
- Developed viral vectors for gene therapy and preclinical tools & services
- Funded and built up a 14 people team
- Headed sales and product management
- Headed finance
Postdoc
University of Ulm, IZKF
- Conducted research on redox signaling in cancer
- Published three publications
Industry experience
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Experienced in Biotechnology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, Energy, and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Sales, Finance, Product Development, Research and Development, Marketing, and Investments and M&A.
Summary
- Vividly moving things forward with a strong hands-on mentality
- Team player who is connecting and motivating people to reach company goals
- Open personality which built up a living network in Biotech, Pharma and IVD
- Excellent communications skills
- Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of commercialization.
Skills
Strategic Market Analysis
- Leading Market Analyses And Surveys: Geography | Product Phases
- Competitor Analyses: Diagnostics | Biotechnological Tools & Services | Decentralized Energy Systems
- Responsible For Market Launches In Biotechnology And Cleantech
Marketing
- Responsible For Development Of Cis
- In Charge Of Creation Of Advertising Material (E.G. Flyer, Exhibition Stand, Homepage)
- Content Marketing (E.G. Publications, Application Manuals)
- Copywriting For Advertisements And Publications
- Responsible For Participation In National And International Trade Fairs
Consulting & Analyst
- Strategic Consulting (Market Entry | Growth | Competitive Analysis)
- Optimization Of Organizational Design
- Analyst For Investors (Research & Analysis | Due Diligence Process)
- Bd In Pharma Development And Partnering
- Advising In Fund Raising And Investor Relation
Business Development & Sales
- Head Of Sales And Customer Acquisition In The Area Of Clinical And Preclinical Services
- Negotiation And Conclusion Of Cooperation Agreements: Development | License | Distribution Partnerships
- Business Development And Partnering For Biotech Companies: Preclinical Services | Cell Culture Products | Drug Development
Information Technology
- Mapping Of Business Processes (E.G. Introduction Of Sap Business One)
- Experience With Crm Programs & Campaigns: Sap | Salesforce | Gedys Intraware
- Extensive Experience With Data Systems In The Field Of Clinical Research: Clinical Trial Management System: Ctms | Trial Master File Systems
- First Author Of Publications On Non-Code Ctms Database Software
- Experience In Working With Project Management Software: Jira | Ms Project
Investor Relation Management
- Development Of A Reporting System For Investors: Sirion Biotech | Siqens | Microphotonx
- Preparation Of Monthly And Quarterly Reports For Investors
- First Point Of Contact For Investors: Vcs | Public | Family Offices
- Management Of All Investor Inquiries
- Substantial Experience In The Negotiation Of Financing Rounds
- Preparation Of Business Plans And Fundraising (> Eur 25m Seed Financing)
- Negotiation Of Shareholder And Loan Agreements
Budget & Finance
- A Total Of 11 Years Of Profit And Loss Responsibility In Various Start-Ups
- Preparation Of Budget Plans And Obtaining Approval Of The Advisory Board
- Line Manager For Cost- And Financial Accounting Team
- Responsible For The Preparation Of The Financial Statements
- Introduction Of Budget Software (Kontool Pro | Lucanet)
- Clarification Of Issues With The Tax Consultant
- Controlling Of Service Projects With A Total Budget Of > Eur 10 Million.
- Optimization Of Bid Management And Bid Preparation In Projects Up To Eur 15 Million
- Acquisition Of Funding Projects (E.G. Eur 2.5m Eu Funding For Market Launch)
Hr & Personnel Management
- Disciplinary Supervisor Of Up To 20 Employees
- Technical Supervisor Of The Project Management Team (7 People)
- Extensive Experience With Recruitment Processes (Filling Approx. 50 Positions)
- Experience With Hr Processes And Hr Management Software (Zoho People)
Clinical Research & Pharma Development
- Line Management Of Clinical Project Managers
- Leading International, Multidisciplinary Teams In Clinical Projects
- Controlling Of Clinical Development Projects With A Total Budget Of > Eur 10 Million.
- Optimization Of Bid Management And Bid Preparation In Clinical Projects Up To Eur 15 Million
- Head Of Qa In Clinical Cro (Gcp, Ich, Mdr, Ivdr)
Legal
- Negotiation & Conclusion Of Cooperation Agreements: Development | License | Distribution
- Extensive Knowledge Of Employment Contracts And Employment Law
- Major Experience With Shareholder, Loan Agreements And Virtual Stock Option Plans
Languages
Education
Heinrich-Pette-Institute for Virology
PhD · Biology · Hamburg, Germany · Magna cum laude (1.0)
University of Hamburg, IPM
Diploma · Microbiology · Hamburg, Germany
Statistics
Experience
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Expertise
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Profile
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Lars is based in Germering, Germany.
Lars speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Lars has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Lars has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months. Note that Lars may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Lars would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner, CEO, COO.
Lars's most recent position is Owner at LifeTech Consult.
In recent years, Lars has worked for LifeTech Consult, microphotonX GmbH, and SSS International Clinical Research GmbH.
Lars is most experienced in industries like Biotechnology, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services. Lars also has some experience in Pharmaceutical, Energy, and Manufacturing.
Lars is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Finance, and Product Development. Lars also has some experience in Research and Development, Marketing, and Investments and M&A.
Lars has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Banking and Finance.
Lars has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Sales.
Lars holds a Doctorate in Biology from Heinrich-Pette-Institute for Virology.
The availability of Lars needs to be confirmed.
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