Nico Hirsing - Project Manager Engineering/CapEx/Process Engineering

Q: Where is Nico based?

Nico is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Nico speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Nico have?

Nico has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Nico has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Nico may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nico's latest experience?

Nico's most recent position is Project Manager Engineering/CapEx/Process Engineering at Sanofi .

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

In recent years, Nico has worked for Sanofi , Asys/ASML , EMLI GmbH , Axolabs GmbH/LGC Group , and ProBioGen AG .

Q: Which industries is Nico most experienced in?

Nico is most experienced in industries like Biotechnology , Pharmaceutical , and Transportation . Nico also has some experience in Construction and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Nico most experienced in?

Nico is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Procurement . Nico also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Strategy , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Nico worked in recently?

Nico has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology , Pharmaceutical , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Nico worked in recently?

Nico has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Quality Assurance .

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

9 months

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Project Manager Engineering/CapEx/Process Engineering

Sanofi

Planning, URS/requirements and stakeholder management for a new Greenfield QC building 4000 m²
Project realization

Aug 2025 - Oct 2025

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Construction Project Manager Cleanroom Lifts

Asys/ASML

Management of the entire construction process with international contractors
Completion faster than initially planned through structured construction management
Installation of a 16000 m³/h ventilation system

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 4 months

Founder and Managing Director

EMLI GmbH

Building and leading an engineering-for-life-sciences company

Jun 2024 - Jul 2025

1 year 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Project Manager Construction and Commissioning Management

Axolabs GmbH/LGC Group

Integration of cleanrooms, HVAC systems, building automation and process equipment in a new Greenfield facility 5000 m²
Responsible for all successful inspections and approvals, especially HVAC and fire protection systems with TÜV Süd

Jun 2024 - May 2025

1 year

Berlin, Germany

Interim Project Manager CAPEX Construction & Commissioning Management

ProBioGen AG

Leading a brownfield project at a new 2000 m² facility
Integration of utilities, cleanroom and HVAC systems, building automation, process equipment and QC labs
Responsible for inspections and approvals, especially HVAC and fire protection systems by TPG/Dürr

Feb 2024 - May 2024

4 months

Berlin, Germany

Consultant for assessment/feasibility of a pharmaceutical manufacturing/logistics construction project

Myonex GmbH

Assessment and feasibility analysis of an integrated brownfield construction project for pharmaceutical manufacturing and logistics, 2000 m²

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 4 months

Project Manager CapEx/Construction/Commissioning/Compliance Management

Freelance

Execution of CapEx, construction, commissioning, and compliance management projects in the life science industry

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

6 months

Cuxhaven, Germany

Interim Head of Engineering and Technical, and Project Manager

Vibalogics GmbH

Leading 12 direct reports in the engineering and technical team
Project management for construction, HVAC, and automation upgrade projects
Directly responsible for the qualification team in GMP and member of the site management team

Nov 2023 - Jan 2024

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Consultant for assessment/feasibility of a pharmaceutical manufacturing/logistics construction project

Myonex GmbH

Assessment and feasibility analysis of a brownfield construction project for pharmaceutical manufacturing and logistics, 4800 m²

Aug 2020 - Oct 2023

3 years 3 months

Berlin, Germany

Overall Project Manager for Production Industrial Spaces

ProBioGen AG

Overall project management for production industrial spaces, 1500 m², in phases 1–8
Planning coordination for construction, technical building services (TGA) and process
Cost control, invoice and change order management
Schedule and resource management
Regular status reports to the management board and supervisory board

Aug 2013 - Dec 2019

6 years 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Manager for Production Facility Expansion Project

ProBioGen AG

Leading the expansion construction of a production facility of about 10,000 m² (gross floor area)
Reviewing, coordinating, and commissioning the technical building equipment and construction planning
Procuring process engineering equipment, service phases 1–9 HOAI
Responsible for all successful inspections and approvals, especially HVAC and fire protection systems by TPG/Dürr

Jul 2013 - Jan 2024

10 years 7 months

Berlin, Germany

Head of Engineering, Technical Services and Facility Management

ProBioGen AG

Managing the engineering, technical services and FM department with 20 employees
Project management for expansion projects
Member of the executive management team since 2021

Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

1 year 4 months

Project Coordinator for New Lab Equipment Park

Bavarian Nordic

System design, procurement and implementation of an equipment park for new 800 m² laboratories
Commissioning and integration of the systems

Oct 2008 - Feb 2011

2 years 5 months

Project Coordinator for Cleanroom System for Vector Production

Bavarian Nordic

Planning and conversion of a cleanroom system for MVA vector production (cleanroom class C/B, 500 m²)
Commissioning according to service phases 1–9 HOAI

Mar 2005 - Jul 2013

8 years 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Plant Engineer/Project Manager

Bavarian Nordic GmbH

Operations technology and project management for biopharmaceutical facilities

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Transportation.

Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Operations, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management.

Project Management

Operations

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Strategy

Supply Chain Management

Summary

20 years of project management experience in CapEx, engineering & facility management, utilities, automation, cleanrooms & labs, logistics areas
15 years of experience in construction, commissioning and compliance management, preventive and corrective maintenance
9 years of experience leading engineering and facility management teams

Skills

Management Of Expansion Projects For All Building And Mep Trades (Hvac Systems, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Plumbing, Building Automation & Process Equipment), Gas And Water Engineering
Leading And Coordinating Equipment Manufacturers, Construction Companies On Site, And Specialists Regarding Required On-site Processes (According To Hoai, Aho, Etc.)
Survey And Review Of Technical Plans And Drawings
Creating, Reviewing And Approving Performance Specifications (Ras, Risk Assessments, Specifications, Flbs, Lvs)
Schedule And Cost Control (Din 276), Compliance And Claim Management
Planning And Implementation Of Cleanrooms & Labs According To Gvo Guidelines Up To Safety Level S2/s3
Planning With Atex Protection Requirements
Integration Of Ultrapure Media Systems Under The Highest Hygiene Requirements, Development Of Hygiene, Pressure Zone And Airlock Concepts For Cleanrooms, And Coordination With Local Authorities Through Execution, Qualification And Acceptance Tests
Recruiting And Disciplinary Management Of Technical, Facility And Scientific Staff
Process Manager In Departments And Safety Officer, Planner For Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Responsible For Digitization And Kpi Management Of Maintenance Programs
Creation Of Work Plans, Work Instructions And Structure Lists
Successful Completion Of Regulatory And Technical Inspections With Experts And Authorities In Construction, Hvac Systems, Automation, Electrical Installations, Fire Protection (Vob, Lüa, Vdi, Din Vde, Vds)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2009 - Oct 2015

Berlin University of Applied Sciences for Engineering and Economics

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Sep 2000 - Jan 2004

Siemens AG

Energy Electronics Technician for Operational Technology · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Executive- & Leadership-Coachings

Advanced GMP Auditor Training

Executive- & Leadership-Coachings

Building Information Modeling in TGA

VDI

Safety Officer

BG

WAGO Automation Training

Control Panel Construction Workshop

Executive- & Leadership-Coachings

Pharma Engineer

Concept Heidelberg

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 15

Experience in Biotechnology 21 y

Avg length 2 y 7 m

Longest experience 10 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager Engineering/CapEx/Process Engineering, Construction Project Manager Cleanroom Lifts, Founder and Managing Director

Main industries Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Transportation

Main business areas Project Management, Operations, Procurement

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 9

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Nico based?

Nico is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Nico speak?

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

How many years of experience does Nico have?

Nico has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Nico has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Nico may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nico be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nico would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager Engineering/CapEx/Process Engineering, Construction Project Manager Cleanroom Lifts, Founder and Managing Director.

What is Nico's latest experience?

Nico's most recent position is Project Manager Engineering/CapEx/Process Engineering at Sanofi.

What companies has Nico worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nico has worked for Sanofi, Asys/ASML, EMLI GmbH, Axolabs GmbH/LGC Group, and ProBioGen AG.

Which industries is Nico most experienced in?

Nico is most experienced in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Transportation. Nico also has some experience in Construction and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Nico most experienced in?

Nico is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Procurement. Nico also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Strategy, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Nico worked in recently?

Nico has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Transportation.

Which business areas has Nico worked in recently?

Nico has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance.

What is Nico's education?

Nico holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Berlin University of Applied Sciences for Engineering and Economics.

Does Nico have any certificates?

Nico has 9 certificates. Among them, these include: Executive- & Leadership-Coachings, Advanced GMP Auditor Training, and Executive- & Leadership-Coachings.

What is the availability of Nico?

Nico is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Nico?

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