Silke Widera - Scientific Analyst & Strategy Consultant

Q: Where is Silke based?

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

Q: What languages does Silke speak?

Silke speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Silke have?

Silke has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Silke has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 13 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Silke may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Silke's latest experience?

Silke's most recent position is Project Coordination for ERP System Implementation at BplusL Infra Log .

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

In recent years, Silke has worked for BplusL Infra Log , Carbonsate UG , Kulturprojekte Berlin GmbH , ETL AG , and degewo AG .

Q: Which industries is Silke most experienced in?

Silke is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Information Technology , and Biotechnology . Silke also has some experience in Real Estate , Professional Services , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Silke most experienced in?

Silke is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Information Technology . Silke also has some experience in Research and Development , Marketing , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Silke worked in recently?

Silke has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Real Estate , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Silke worked in recently?

Silke has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Product Development .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Sep 2025 - Present

7 months

Chemnitz, Germany

Remote

Project Coordination for ERP System Implementation

BplusL Infra Log

Ensured project coordination for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations: stakeholder management, meeting coordination, tracking open issues, task prioritization and knowledge transfer between business units and IT.

Jun 2025 - Present

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Remote

R&D Manager & IT Development Consultant

Carbonsate UG

Scientific and technological development of the carbon storage methodology: sensor integration, data validation, MRV system development, patent research. Interface between R&D, IT and business strategy in climate tech.

Jul 2024 - Nov 2024

5 months

Sustainability Manager Fan Zone Berlin UEFA Euro 2024

Kulturprojekte Berlin GmbH

Collecting data from various stakeholders
Preparing data for DEKRA and Green Events
Analyzing data for environmental factors and CO2 emissions
Creating the final report for the Berlin Senate

Dec 2023 - Nov 2024

1 year

IT Project Manager for BI Tool Implementation

ETL AG

IT project management
Explaining business requirements to external consulting firm and development team
Outlining the desired process
Adjusting processes based on new insights
Coordinating all project participants
Regular reporting to the COO, including budget review
Presenting the current status

May 2022 - Dec 2024

2 years 8 months

IT Project Manager for DMS Workflows and Archiving

degewo AG

IT project management
Optimizing internal document workflows between ECM system (enaio) and SAP
Optimizing document workflows with external partners and customers, sometimes pure SAP, sometimes ECM-SAP, sometimes pure ECM

Jul 2021 - Sep 2023

2 years 3 months

Interim CPO edorga Development

eurodata AG

Interim CPO
Leadership of an international, cross-functional team of over 50 developers and product owners
Regular communication with selected tax consulting firms
Analysis of the current processes of the software to be replaced
Design of new, more efficient processes together with stakeholders
Documentation of processes (as-is and to-be)
Creation of the development roadmap
Prioritization of development requirements
Leadership of workshops, internally and with clients
Regular presentation of results to stakeholders and clients (Scrum Sprint Review)
Regular reporting to executive management
Consideration of GDPR

Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

1 year 1 month

Subject Matter Expert Healthcare / Product Management Consultant

doctorly

Clarification of product development questions with the KBV and Gematik
Attendance at info sessions on ePA and ePrescription
Compilation of requirements and potential workflows
Workflow analysis in medical practices
Support for the introduction of Scrum in the development team
Product management consulting
Stakeholder management
Documentation of workflows, requirements, and dependencies

Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

1 year 4 months

Interim IT Project Coordinator

eurodata AG

Interim IT Project Coordinator
Primary contact for all external and internal project participants and coordination of respective tasks
Creation of project plans and mapping of dependencies
Consideration of GDPR when choosing cloud providers
Regular communication with selected tax consulting firms
Analysis of the as-is processes of the software to be replaced
Design of new, more efficient processes together with stakeholders
Documentation of processes (as-is and to-be)
Implementation of Scrum

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

7 months

Product Lead

Equal Experts

Workshops on stakeholder requirements and expectations
High-level process analyses
Creation of a development plan
Creation of the roadmap
Prioritization of requirement implementation
Detailed analysis of selected processes
Close coordination and communication with clients' executive management on optimization potential and project progress
Creation of a team
Introduction of Scrum
Consideration of GDPR when selecting cloud providers

Sep 2019 - Sep 2019

1 month

Mannheim, Germany

Workshop Lead – Blood Donation Workflows & Blood Safety

Roche Diagnostics International

Workshop leadership and facilitation
Content: How do blood donations work? What national regulations exist? What international regulations exist? Which tests are performed? Comparison of tests across EMEA / LATAM / APAC regions
Regulatory and legal requirements at national and international levels
Pre- and post-workshop preparation
Creation of training materials

Aug 2017 - Jan 2019

1 year 6 months

Director of Product Management / Chief Product Officer

Optimal Systems GmbH

Member of the executive management team
Primary point of contact for the executive management colleagues and the 11 subsidiaries (stakeholders)
Supported the introduction of Scrum and the reorganization of team structures
Created the roadmaps
Led requirements workshops
Developed and implemented new internal processes due to the switch to the new product yuuvis®
Presented the new processes to customers and gathered feedback
Regularly presented new features of both products in public reviews
Analyzed required software and process adjustments following the implementation of GDPR
Introduced OKRs

Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

6 months

Lead Laboratory Process Manager

Centogene AG

Led the team
Optimized internal lab IT processes
Managed development requirements of the current LIS
Evaluated and established future IT solutions
IT project manager for all LIS and lab IT related projects

Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

2 years 6 months

International Product Manager IT Solutions

Roche Diagnostics International

Company Product Owner for Swisslab LIS and LAURIS Order Entry
Strategic product development
Negotiated and created the roadmap
Primary point of contact for affiliates, in-house colleagues and customers (stakeholders)
Product marketing
Conducted product training for affiliates
Managed the requirement backlog
Reviewed, categorized and planned customer requirements, interface requirements, and regulatory requirements nationally and internationally
Release planning

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

2 years

Head of Product Management Swisslab

Swisslab GmbH / Roche Diagnostics International

Reviewed, categorized and planned customer requirements, interface requirements, and regulatory requirements nationally and internationally
Translated stakeholder requirements into user stories
Further developed the product
Ensured the software's future viability
Responsible for quality management and documentation of the on-time rollout of each software release (in time, scope & budget)
Led a team of 11 (+3) colleagues from product management, requirement engineering, technical writing, and UX design

Sep 2009 - Dec 2011

2 years 4 months

IT Project Manager Laboratory Information Systems

Swisslab GmbH / Roche Diagnostics International

Deputy team lead (13 employees)
Scheduled assignments for individual team members
Supported sales in creating proposals
Designed and coordinated installation projects in transfusion, donation and HLA for university hospitals and clinics
Advised national and international customers
Part of the development team for the HLA module in cooperation with the University Hospital Jena
Supported sales with national and international tenders
Presented the product and new developments at conferences and trade shows

Aug 2005 - Dec 2008

3 years 5 months

Research Associate / Postdoc

Helmholtz Centre Geesthacht – Institute of Biomaterial Research

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Real Estate, Professional Services, and Energy.

Healthcare

Information Technology

Biotechnology

Real Estate

Professional Services

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology, Research and Development, Marketing, and Quality Assurance.

Project Management

Product Development

Information Technology

Research and Development

Marketing

Quality Assurance

Summary

I support organizations with complex scientific, technical and strategic questions – especially where clarity, evidence and well-thought-out analyses are needed. With a background in quantum chemistry (PhD, TU Berlin) and over 20 years of experience at the interface of science, technology and business, I connect ideas, systems and people.

Skills

Product Management
Project Management
Team Leadership
Healthcare Projects
Sustainability Management
Strategy Development
Agile Methods
Ux/ui Collaboration
Process Optimization
Communication
Negotiation
Training & Workshop Facilitation

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Jan 2001 - Apr 2004

Technische Universität Berlin

PhD · Quantum Chemistry · Berlin, Germany

Apr 1994 - May 2000

Technische Universität Berlin / University of Auckland

Diploma · Chemistry · Berlin, Germany

Jun 1980 - Jun 1993

Gymnasium Ganderkesee

Abitur · Ganderkesee, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Climate Protection Officer

Sustainability Manager

Prince 2

Scrum Master

Scrum Product Owner

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Healthcare 8 y

Avg length 1 y 4 m

Longest experience 3 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project Coordination for ERP System Implementation, R&D Manager & IT Development Consultant, Sustainability Manager Fan Zone Berlin UEFA Euro 2024

Main industries Healthcare, Information Technology, Biotechnology

Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

July 2023

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Silke based?

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

What languages does Silke speak?

Silke speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Silke have?

Silke has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Silke has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Silke may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Silke be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Silke would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Coordination for ERP System Implementation, R&D Manager & IT Development Consultant, Sustainability Manager Fan Zone Berlin UEFA Euro 2024.

What is Silke's latest experience?

Silke's most recent position is Project Coordination for ERP System Implementation at BplusL Infra Log.

What companies has Silke worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Silke has worked for BplusL Infra Log, Carbonsate UG, Kulturprojekte Berlin GmbH, ETL AG, and degewo AG.

Which industries is Silke most experienced in?

Silke is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Information Technology, and Biotechnology. Silke also has some experience in Real Estate, Professional Services, and Energy.

Which business areas is Silke most experienced in?

Silke is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Information Technology. Silke also has some experience in Research and Development, Marketing, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Silke worked in recently?

Silke has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Real Estate, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Silke worked in recently?

Silke has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

What is Silke's education?

Silke holds a Doctorate in Quantum Chemistry from Technische Universität Berlin and a Master in Chemistry from Technische Universität Berlin / University of Auckland.

Does Silke have any certificates?

Silke has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Climate Protection Officer, Sustainability Manager, and Prince 2.

What is the availability of Silke?

Silke will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Silke?

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