Nico Hirsing - Pharma CapEx Project Manager, 20 Years

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

1 year 3 months

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Project Manager Engineering/CapEx/Process Engineering

Sanofi

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

Aug 2025 - Oct 2025

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Construction Project Manager Cleanroom Lifts

Asys/ASML

Management of the complete construction process with international construction companies
Realization and completion ahead of the original schedule through structured construction management
Installation of a ventilation system 16000 m³/h

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 10 months

Founder and Managing Director

EMLI GmbH

Establishment and management of an engineering-for-life-science 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 and HVAC systems, building automation and process equipment in a new Greenfield facility 5000 m²
Responsibility for all successful inspections and approvals, particularly 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

Management of a Brownfield project at a new facility 2000 m²
Integration of utility systems, cleanroom and HVAC systems, building automation, process equipment and QC laboratories
Responsibility for inspections and approvals, particularly HVAC and fire protection systems by TPG/Dürr

Feb 2024 - May 2024

4 months

Berlin, Germany

Consultant Assessment/Feasibility 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 10 months

Project Manager CapEx/Construction/Commissioning/Compliance Management

Freelance

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

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

6 months

Cuxhaven, Germany

Interim Head of Engineering/Technical Operations and Project Manager

Vibalogics GmbH

Management of 12 direct reports in the engineering and technical operations team
Project management for construction, HVAC and automation retrofit projects
Direct responsibility for the GMP qualification team and member of the site management team

Nov 2023 - Jan 2024

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Consultant Assessment/Feasibility 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 Production Industrial Facilities

ProBioGen AG

Overall project management for production industrial facilities 1500 m² in phases 1–8
Coordination of construction, building services and process planning
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 Production Facility Expansion Project

ProBioGen AG

Management of the expansion of a production facility of approx. 10 000 m² (GFA)
Inspection, coordination and commissioning of technical building services as well as construction planning
Procurement of process technology, service phases 1-9 HOAI
Responsibility 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 Operations and Facility Management

ProBioGen AG

Management of the Engineering, Technical Operations and FM department with 20 employees
Project management for expansion projects
Member of the company management since 2021

Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

1 year 4 months

Project Coordinator Machinery for New Laboratories

Bavarian Nordic

System design, procurement and implementation of machinery for new laboratories covering 800 m²
Commissioning and integration of the equipment

Oct 2008 - Feb 2011

2 years 5 months

Project Coordinator 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 in accordance with service phases 1-9 HOAI

Mar 2005 - Jul 2013

8 years 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Plant Technician/Project Manager

Bavarian Nordic GmbH

Technical operations 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 the areas of CapEx, engineering & facility management, utilities, automation, cleanrooms & laboratories, logistics areas
15 years of experience in construction, commissioning and compliance management, preventive and corrective maintenance
9 years of experience in managing engineering and facility management teams

Skills

Management Of Expansion Projects Covering All Construction And Mep Trades (Hvac Systems, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Plumbing, Building Automation & Process Equipment), Gas And Water Systems
Management And Coordination Of Equipment Manufacturers, Construction Companies On Site And Specialists Regarding The Required Construction Site Processes (According To Hoai, Aho, Etc.)
Inventory And Review Of Technical Plans And Drawings
Preparation, Review And Approval Of Specifications (Ras, Risk Assessments, Specifications, Flbs, Lvs)
Schedule And Cost Control (Din 276), Compliance And Claim Management
Planning And Implementation Of Cleanrooms & Laboratories According To Gvo Guidelines Up To Safety Level S2/S3
Planning With Atex Protection Requirements
Integration Of High-Purity Utility Systems Under The Highest Hygiene Requirements, Preparation Of Hygiene, Pressure Zone And Airlock Concepts For Cleanrooms And Coordination With Regional Authorities Through Execution, Qualification And Acceptance Testing
Recruitment And Disciplinary Management Of Technical, Facility And Scientific Staff
Process Manager In Departments And Safety Officer, Planner For Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Responsible For The Digitalization And Kpi Management Of Maintenance Programs
Preparation Of Work Plans, Work Instructions And Structure Lists
Successful Completion Of Regulatory And Technical Inspections With Experts And Authorities In The Areas Of Construction, Hvac Systems, Automation, Electrical Systems And Fire Protection (Vob, LÜA, Vdi, Din Vde, Vds)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2009 - Oct 2015

Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin

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

Sep 2000 - Jan 2004

Siemens AG

Industrial Electronics Technician for Operating Technology · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Executive- & Leadership-Coachings

Advanced GMP Auditor Training

Executive- & Leadership-Coachings

Building Information Modeling in MEP

VDI

BG

WAGO Automation Training

Workshop for Control Cabinet Construction

Executive- & Leadership-Coachings

Pharmaceutical Engineer

Concept Heidelberg

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 15

Experience in Biotechnology 21.5 y

Avg length 2 y 8 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

Member since

January 2026

Last update

October 2026

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

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

Nico has at least 22 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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Nico holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin.

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

Nico is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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