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

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

8 months

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Project Manager Engineering/CapEx/Process Engineering

Sanofi

Planning, URS/requirements and stakeholder management for a new 4,000 m² greenfield QC building
Project implementation

Aug 2025 - Oct 2025

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Construction Project Manager Cleanroom Lifts

Asys/ASML

Managing the entire construction process with international contractors
Project delivered and completed faster than planned through structured site management
Installation of a ventilation system 16,000 m³/h

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 3 months

Founder and Managing Director

EMLI GmbH

Founded and led an engineering company for life sciences

Jun 2024 - Jul 2025

1 year 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Project Manager Construction and Commissioning Management

Axolabs GmbH/LGC Group

Integration of cleanrooms and HVAC systems, building automation and process equipment in a new 5,000 m² greenfield facility
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 Project & Commissioning Management

ProBioGen AG

Leading a brownfield project at a new 2,000 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 evaluation and feasibility of construction project for pharmaceutical manufacturing/logistics

Myonex GmbH

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

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 3 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/Technology and Project Manager

Vibalogics GmbH

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

Nov 2023 - Jan 2024

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Consultant for evaluation and feasibility of construction project for pharmaceutical manufacturing/logistics

Myonex GmbH

Evaluation 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 1500 m² production industrial spaces across phases 1–8
Planning coordination for construction, technical building equipment, and process
Cost control, invoice and change order management
Schedule and resource management
Regular status reports to the executive board and supervisory board

Aug 2013 - Dec 2019

6 years 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Manager for Production Facility Expansion Project

ProBioGen AG

Managed the expansion of a production facility of approx. 10,000 m² (gross floor area)
Reviewed, coordinated, and commissioned technical building systems (TGA) as well as construction planning
Procured process equipment, covering service phases 1-9 HOAI
Responsible for all successful inspections and approvals, in particular 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

Led the engineering, technical services and facility management department with 20 employees
Project lead for expansion projects
Member of the management team since 2021

Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

1 year 4 months

Project Coordinator for New Lab Machinery

Bavarian Nordic

System design, procurement and implementation of a machinery park for new labs (800 m²)
Commissioning and integration of the systems

Oct 2008 - Feb 2011

2 years 5 months

Project Coordinator for Cleanroom System for Vector Production

Bavarian Nordic

Planned and converted 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 Technician/Project Manager

Bavarian Nordic GmbH

Operational 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 experience in project management 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

Managing Expansion Projects Of All Construction And Mep Trades (Hvac Systems, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Plumbing, Building Automation & Process Equipment), Gas And Water Technology
Leading And Coordinating Equipment Manufacturers, Construction Companies On Site And Specialists Regarding Required Site Processes (According To Hoai, Aho, Etc.)
Reviewing And Verifying Existing 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 Execution Of Cleanrooms & Labs According To Gmp Guidelines Up To Biosafety Level S2/s3
Planning With Atex Protection Requirements
Integrating High-purity Utility Systems Under Top Hygiene Standards, Creating Hygiene, Pressure Zone And Airlock Concepts For Cleanrooms And Coordinating With Regional Authorities All The Way To Execution, Qualification And Acceptance Tests
Recruiting And Direct Disciplinary Management Of Technical, Facility And Scientific Staff
Acting As A Process Manager In Departments And Safety Officer, Planner For Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Responsible For Digitization And Kpi Management Of Maintenance Programs
Developing Work Schedules, Operating Instructions And Parts Lists
Successfully Conducting 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

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 cabinet 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

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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.

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.