Thomas Kuhn - Senior Project & Interim Manager

Q: Where is Thomas based?

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

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Interim Head of PMO at Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH .

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

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH , Kuhn PRO GmbH , Bayer AG , Pharma R&D, Bayer AG , and Kindergarten Stenkampshof e.V. .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical , Healthcare , and Education . Thomas also has some experience in Information Technology , Chemical , and Agriculture .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations . Thomas also has some experience in Strategy , Research and Development , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical , Education , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Operations .

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Schermbeck, Germany

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Experience

May 2026 - Present

3 months

Hybrid

Interim Head of PMO

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

Interim leadership of the PMO during the ramp-up phase of a new pharmaceutical aseptic Liquid Fill & Finish production facility

Dec 2025 - Apr 2026

5 months

Hybrid

Senior PMO Project Coordinator

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

Support of program management in the planning and execution of the ramp-up of a new pharmaceutical aseptic Liquid Fill & Finish production facility

May 2025 - Oct 2025

6 months

Hybrid

Consulting New Business Development in the CDR / BioChar area

Consulting and business plan creation for a new business development in the area of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) / BioChar (BCR)

Dec 2024 - Mar 2025

4 months

Consulting for private equity companies (project & portfolio planning systems)

Dec 2024 - Dec 2024

1 month

Founding

Kuhn PRO GmbH

Oct 2022 - Nov 2024

2 years 2 months

Wuppertal, Germany

Head of Product Owner Operations & Portfolio

Bayer AG

Director, Pharma R&D – Data Science & AI

Lead of the business ownership area for project management and reporting systems – strategic management with a team of two employees and an annual budget of ~€3.5 million
Responsibility for product teams & projects – support for the Strategy, Portfolio & Operations areas in R&D with a focus on innovative system solutions
Project lead for the introduction of an integrated project and portfolio planning system – end-to-end management of the implementation for R&D.

Feb 2022 - May 2024

2 years 4 months

Project Lead / Product Owner

Pharma R&D, Bayer AG

Implementation of an integrated project and portfolio management system at Bayer Pharma R&D – end-to-end project design, tool selection (including request for proposal) and agile delivery using Scrum
Efficient introduction and scaling – successful rollout with training, change management and sustainable adoption
Technical architecture and data integration – implementation based on cPlace and parallel rebuild of the Data Exchange Layer for movement and master data
Stakeholder and resource management – coordination of an internal team of 25 employees and collaboration with leading technology partners (Collaboration Factory, Dataciders QuinScape, Tiba Technologie Beratung, TCS)

Mar 2019 - Apr 2024

5 years 2 months

Schermbeck, Germany

Board Member

Kindergarten Stenkampshof e.V.

Member of the three-person board of a kindergarten – responsibility for the strategic management of a center with 35 children in two groups, cared for by a team of 10 specialists and an annual budget of ~€0.5 million
Finance and personnel management – oversight of finances, strategic workforce planning, and development and implementation of measures to comply with COVID-19 protection regulations.

Jun 2018 - Dec 2020

2 years 7 months

Project Lead

Pharma R&D, Bayer AG

Implementation of a new BI landscape for Bayer Pharma R&D – introduction of modern dashboard and self-service reporting options for improved analysis and visualization of the project portfolio
Technological modernization and data integration – introduction of Spotfire and Dundas as BI platforms, decommissioning of MicroStrategy, and build-up of a new reporting data mart within the R&D data warehouse
Efficient management and sustainable implementation – tool selection, agile delivery, rollout, training and change management with a core team of 8 internal employees and experienced project partners (Cognizant, RomIT, TCS, Syncwork)

Apr 2018 - Sep 2022

4 years 6 months

Wuppertal, Germany

Senior PMO Manager

Bayer AG

Director, Pharma R&D – Project Management Office

Business owner for project management and reporting systems – management of an area with an annual budget of ~€3.5 million and responsibility for strategic system development
Lead of an agile PMO team – self-organized planning and steering of activities to improve processes in project and portfolio management
Strategic support for senior management – creation of resource and cost allocations for R&D as a basis for decisions in strategic portfolio management.

Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

1 year 2 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Team Lead of the R&D IT Platforms Research Team

Bayer Business Services GmbH

Strategic leadership and operation of research applications – led a team of 15 to implement and maintain applications for the Pharmaceutical, Crop Science, and Animal Health divisions with an annual budget of ~€5 million
Development and optimization of specialized IT systems – responsible for Research Data Warehouses, patent and competitive analysis systems, as well as logistics solutions for the efficient management of chemical storage facilities.

Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

1 year 5 months

Project Lead

Bayer Business Services, GmbH

Strategic evaluation of a Research Data Warehouse for Bayer Crop Science – development of a unified data management system to simplify the analysis of scientific data in the area of Small Molecular Research and harmonization of the IT landscape between CropScience & Pharma
Sound concept and roadmap development – tool selection, implementation planning, requirements engineering, as well as definition of the product vision and change management strategy with an interdisciplinary team of 20 internal employees and partners (GEBIT)

Dec 2014 - Jan 2017

2 years 2 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Team Lead of the R&D HealthCare Research Chemistry Team

Bayer Business Services GmbH

Responsibility for a team of 16 with an annual budget of ~€3.5 million for the implementation and maintenance of Healthcare Research Data Warehouses, electronic lab journals, and logistics systems for chemical substances

May 2009 - Nov 2014

5 years 7 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Application Manager | Project Manager

Bayer Business Service GmbH

Managed the rollout of an integrated project management system for planning development projects at Bayer HealthCare with an annual budget of €3 million; previously application manager for the operation and further development of software solutions for Global Regulatory Affairs and Global Project Management

Mar 2005 - Apr 2009

4 years 2 months

Recklinghausen, Germany

Hybrid

Software Developer

Gesellschaft für naturwissenschaftliche Informatik mbH

Oct 2003 - Feb 2004

5 months

Mobile, United States

Internship

Degussa Corp.

Department of Technology & Process

Oct 2001 - Oct 2003

2 years 1 month

Marl, Germany

Chemical laboratory technician

Degussa AG / Creavis GmbH

Jun 2000 - Oct 2000

5 months

Marl, Germany

Chemical laboratory technician

Degussa AG / Creavis GmbH

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Education, Information Technology, Chemical, and Agriculture.

Pharmaceutical

Healthcare

Education

Information Technology

Chemical

Agriculture

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Strategy, Research and Development, and Finance.

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Strategy

Research and Development

Finance

Summary

Experienced program and project manager with solid expertise at the interface between IT and business in an international pharma environment. Successful delivery of complex projects and management of programs and portfolios using agile and classic methods. Proven leadership of large initiatives with budgets of up to €5.5 million, including tool selection, requirements management, implementation, change management, and training.

Strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management at all hierarchy levels as well as outstanding communication and leadership skills. Committed to developing project teams in a lasting way, proactive risk management, and driving innovation. Stands for integrity, solution-oriented action, and continuous development.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2005 - Jun 2009

University of Cologne

Dr. rer. nat. · Cheminformatics · Cologne, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2005

University of Applied Sciences Gelsenkirchen

Diploma in Chemistry (FH) · Chemistry · Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

IPMA Level B – Senior Project Manager

Professional Scrum Product Owner I

IPMA Level D – Certified Project Management Professional

GPM

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18

Experience in Pharmaceutical 16 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 5 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, United States)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Head of PMO, Senior PMO Project Coordinator, Consulting New Business Development in the CDR / BioChar area

Main industries Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Education

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

July 2026

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Where is Thomas based?

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

What languages does Thomas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Head of PMO, Senior PMO Project Coordinator, Consulting New Business Development in the CDR / BioChar area.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Interim Head of PMO at Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Kuhn PRO GmbH, Bayer AG, Pharma R&D, Bayer AG, and Kindergarten Stenkampshof e.V..

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Education. Thomas also has some experience in Information Technology, Chemical, and Agriculture.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Thomas also has some experience in Strategy, Research and Development, and Finance.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical, Education, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Operations.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Doctorate in Cheminformatics from University of Cologne and a Bachelor in Chemistry from University of Applied Sciences Gelsenkirchen.

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 3 certificates. These include: IPMA Level B – Senior Project Manager, Professional Scrum Product Owner I, and IPMA Level D – Certified Project Management Professional.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thomas?

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