Ricarda Mayer - Consultant Quality Management

Q: Where is Ricarda based?

Ricarda is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ricarda speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Ricarda have?

Ricarda has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Ricarda has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Ricarda may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ricarda's latest experience?

Ricarda's most recent position is Consultant Quality Management at Quality for Life Sciences (Consulting) .

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

In recent years, Ricarda has worked for Quality for Life Sciences (Consulting) and Amgen Research (Munich) GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Ricarda most experienced in?

Ricarda is most experienced in industries like Biotechnology , Pharmaceutical , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Ricarda most experienced in?

Ricarda is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Research and Development , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Ricarda worked in recently?

Ricarda has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Ricarda worked in recently?

Ricarda has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Present

11 months

Munich, Germany

Consultant Quality Management

Quality for Life Sciences (Consulting)

Quality assurance / management
Process optimization (laboratory processes, QM/QS processes, etc.)
Revision and adaptation of existing systems (e.g. document management, equipment management) to ensure compliance with new regulatory requirements
Implementation/optimization of deviation and/or change control management processes
GLP and GMP support
Interim Quality Manager
QA management
Audits and inspections
Conducting internal audits / self-inspections (GLP, GMP)
Organization, preparation, coordination and support of regulatory inspections including creation of action plans if needed
Creation and revision of controlled documents (SOPs, qualification documents, manufacturing instructions, checklists, forms, etc.)
Content review of existing controlled documents for compliance, structure/format and consistency
"Streamlining" of document management systems
Basic training (GLP, GMP)
Refresher training (GLP, GMP)
Equipment qualifications
Other topics on request

Apr 2012 - Mar 2024

12 years

Munich, Germany

Compliance Senior Manager

Amgen Research (Munich) GmbH

Personnel responsibility for two employees
Responsibility for all regulatory compliance issues at local and global levels
Deputy for QA in the area of GLP and GCP at the site
Organization, coordination and lead oversight of regulatory inspections
Creation, maintenance and management of the qualification and validation master plan, including support and organization of equipment management (equipment qualification and CSV)
Responsible for deviation and change control management
Creation and review of controlled documents
Development and delivery of GxP-relevant training
Implementation of the qualification and validation program
Harmonization of existing and new global QA processes

Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

4 months

Munich, Germany

Associate Director, QA

Micromet AG

Personnel responsibility for one employee
Responsible for GMP QA and deputy for GLP QA
Organization, coordination and lead oversight of audits and inspections by authorities and external customers
Review of batch manufacturing documents in collaboration with CMC and the Qualified Person, as well as organization and management of the release process for clinical material
Consulting and support for equipment qualifications
Processing, maintenance and monitoring of the deviation and change control system
Creation and review of controlled documents
Conducting GxP and QA-related training
Conducting internal and supplier audits
Project lead for ceasing GMP activities at the site, including return of manufacturing license and GMP certificate
Implementation of new QA processes as part of the harmonization "Amgen Inc. - Amgen Research (Munich) GmbH"

Jan 2011 - Nov 2011

11 months

Munich, Germany

Manager QA GMP

Micromet AG

Personnel responsibility for one employee
Responsible for GMP QA and deputy for GLP QA
Organization, coordination and lead oversight of audits and inspections by authorities and external customers
Review of batch manufacturing documents in collaboration with CMC and the Qualified Person, as well as organization and management of the release process for clinical material
Consulting and support for equipment qualifications
Processing, maintenance and monitoring of the deviation and change control system
Creation and review of controlled documents
Conducting GxP and QA-related training
Conducting internal and supplier audits

Nov 2008 - Dec 2010

2 years 2 months

Munich, Germany

Manager QA

Medigene AG

Review of batch manufacturing documents for drug release by the Qualified Person according to the AMWHV
Point of contact for questions and implementation of GMP and quality-related measures
Oversight of equipment qualification activities and review of qualification documents
Management of technical changes to qualified systems ("Technical Change Control")
Processing of regulatory changes in coordination with the Regulatory Affairs department
Handling deviations
Creation and review of controlled documents
Conducting QA and GMP training for employees
Organization and execution of self-inspections
Introduction of trend analysis for manufacturing and analytical quality
Conceptual redesign of the DMS

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Information Technology.

Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Project Management.

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

Project Management

Summary

As an experienced certified quality manager in the pharmaceutical environment, I have excellent quality awareness and understanding, as well as strong organizational skills. Proactive communication, empathetic leadership and a strategic focus allow me to lead teams in a goal-oriented and inclusive way.

By clearly prioritizing projects, managing resources efficiently and planning ahead, I meet the company's time and objectives.

My career has been shaped by successfully organizing, coordinating and overseeing regulatory inspections and customer audits.

Skills

Quality Assurance / Management
Process Optimization (Laboratory Processes, Qm/qs Processes, Etc.)
Revision And Adaptation Of Existing Systems (E.g. Document Management, Equipment Management) To Ensure Compliance With New Regulatory Requirements
Implementation/optimization Of Deviation And/or Change Control Management Processes
Glp And Gmp Support
Interim Quality Manager
Qa Management
Conducting Internal Audits / Self-inspections (Glp, Gmp)
Organization, Preparation, Coordination And Support Of Regulatory Inspections Including Creation Of Action Plans If Needed
Creation And Revision Of Controlled Documents (Sops, Qualification Documents, Manufacturing Instructions, Checklists, Forms, Etc.)
Content Review Of Existing Controlled Documents For Compliance, Structure/format And Consistency
"Streamlining" Of Document Management Systems
Basic Training (Glp, Gmp)
Refresher Training (Glp, Gmp)
Equipment Qualifications
Other Topics On Request

Hard Skills

Change Control Management And Deviation Management
Project Management
Design And Management Of Qualification/validation Programs

Soft Skills

Agile And Entrepreneurial Mindset
Appreciative Leadership
Strong Team Spirit
Conflict Management And Mediation

It Knowledge

Ms Office
Iwork
Dms Veeva Vault (Cloud-based)
Elpro Monitoring System
Chatgpt, Perplexity, Mistral
Sap

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Mar 1999 - Feb 2004

Fachhochschule Weihenstephan

Biotechnology · Freising, Germany

Nov 1994 - Feb 1999

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität

Chemistry · Munich, Germany

Sep 1985 - Jul 1994

Luitpold-Gymnasium

High School Diploma · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Six Sigma Green Belt

Q-Learning

Lean Master

Q-Learning

Custom GPTs: Creating your own GPTs for QM

DGQ

Using generative AI in QM

MQ GmbH

Quality @Generative AI

Mehr.Wert Qualitätslösungen

ISO 13485:2016 - Introduction and implementation

TÜV

ISO 14001 – Environmental management systems

TÜV

DGQ Quality Auditor

DGQ Quality Manager

DGQ Quality Representative and Internal Auditor

DGQ

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Biotechnology 16 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 11 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant Quality Management, Compliance Senior Manager, Associate Director, QA

Main industries Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Information Technology

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 10

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Ricarda based?

Ricarda is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Ricarda speak?

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

How many years of experience does Ricarda have?

Ricarda has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Ricarda has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Ricarda may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ricarda be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ricarda would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant Quality Management, Compliance Senior Manager, Associate Director, QA.

What is Ricarda's latest experience?

Ricarda's most recent position is Consultant Quality Management at Quality for Life Sciences (Consulting).

What companies has Ricarda worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ricarda has worked for Quality for Life Sciences (Consulting) and Amgen Research (Munich) GmbH.

Which industries is Ricarda most experienced in?

Ricarda is most experienced in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Ricarda most experienced in?

Ricarda is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Project Management.

Which industries has Ricarda worked in recently?

Ricarda has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Ricarda worked in recently?

Ricarda has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance.

What is Ricarda's education?

Ricarda attended Fachhochschule Weihenstephan for Biotechnology.

Does Ricarda have any certificates?

Ricarda has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Master, and Custom GPTs: Creating your own GPTs for QM.

What is the availability of Ricarda?

Ricarda will be available from May 2026.

What is the rate of Ricarda?

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