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Andreas Rühl
Last position:
Freelance Consultant for Information Security at A-R-C Andreas Rühl Consulting
Development and implementation of tailored information security strategies
Introduction and further development of ISMS according to ISO 27001, BSI baseline protection, and other standards
Risk management and creation of security concepts
Consulting for KRITIS, PCI DSS, TISAX, and VdS 3473/10000
Building and improving security organizations
Creation and implementation of guidelines, policies, work instructions, and process descriptions
Audit support and certification preparation
Conducting trainings, workshops, and awareness campaigns
Selection and consulting on the introduction of IT security solutions such as SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and encryption technologies
Conducting penetration tests and vulnerability analyses
Consulting on the selection, integration, and management of security architectures in complex IT environments
Consulting on ITSM and managed security services and SOC
Leading and managing complex projects to improve information security
Process analysis, optimization, and management according to ITIL, ISO 27001, and cybernetics
Introduction and quality assurance of management, documentation, and knowledge management systems
Support in complying with regulatory information security requirements (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, GMP, KRITIS)
Development and implementation of risk analysis procedures
Organizing initial response, forensic investigations, and organizational measures in the event of security incidents
Designing and running targeted workshops on topics such as ISMS, IT risks, and current threat scenarios
Awareness campaigns to promote security culture in companies
Special trainings on ISO 27001, BSI baseline protection, KRITIS, and other relevant standards
Simulations and exercises to prepare for information security incidents
Interim management for leading information security projects or IT security organizations
Taking on the role of an external CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
Support in developing and implementing IT security and corporate strategies
Coaching and mentoring of managers in the field of information security
Building and leading security departments as well as recruiting and qualifying employees
Temporary assumption of management responsibility in critical situations
Florian Ripper
Last position:
Global Programme Lead, Ecosystem Separation at Merck Group
Electronics – Surface Solutions | Carve-out of IT, data and system landscape*
Separation of a full business division's IT, data and system landscape following divestment; centrally governed investment envelope in the three-digit m€ range
Laboratory notebook and laboratory analytics platform stream: Palantir Foundry, Snowflake, Signals Notebook, Power BI and connected laboratory instrumentation; site transition completed without interruption to laboratory operations
Decision authority and escalation point for business, IT infrastructure, IT security and vendors; separation executed across globally distributed users and systems, handed over on schedule
Kurt Häusler
Last position:
Interim Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead at Boehringer Ingelheim (via Fusion Consulting)
- Senior agile practitioner in a complex, regulated pharmaceutical environment — facilitating Scrum ceremonies across three international teams (~40 people) while supporting delivery governance and agile coaching.
- Time-limited assignment to bridge the gap until the client could fill the role internally
- Facilitated all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-up, Review, Retrospective) across multiple international teams; kept sprints predictable and productive
- Coached teams and Product Owners in agile practices within a GxP-regulated environment, pragmatically balancing agile ways of working with QMS compliance requirements
- Tracked and visualized delivery metrics, managed dependencies, and produced status reports for senior stakeholders and Steering Committee
- Stepped up to project leadership of the internal CCMS product initiative: introduced structured processes and transparent tooling into a previously low-governance environment
- Actively contributed to the company-wide Agile Community of Practice, including authoring blog articles on agile topics
- Commended for analytical thinking, reliability under pressure, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Kyra Cole
Last position:
Founder at C/C++ Consultancy for Pharma and Clinical Software Development and Digitalization Support
- Designed an open clinical framework for digitalization in pharma and clinical software development.
- Developed a minimum viable product (MVP) for the framework, applying agile methodologies and rapid prototyping best practices while ensuring GxP validation and HIPAA compliance.
Thorsten Henneberg
Last position:
OCM (Overall Construction Manager) for HVAC at Engie Deutschland GmbH
- Overall planning and supervision of the relevant HVAC and sanitation installations across multiple construction phases.
- Leading installation teams and subcontractors.
- Ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets and quality standards.
- Coordination with other trades.
- Lean Construction Management, preparing and moderating the Last Planner Method.
- Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.
- Planning, organizing and supervising all HVAC and sanitation work on site.
- Managing own installers and coordinating subcontractors.
- Ensuring that all work meets quality standards, safety regulations and the schedule.
- Aligning with other trades, authorities and the client representative.
- Creating plans and reviewing invoices.
- Monitoring the proper application of construction techniques and compliance with safety regulations.
Markus Blohm
Last position:
Consultant, Technical Project Manager at Lanxess
- Project: ESU Windows and SQL Server consolidation / Configuration Management in ServiceNow
- Creation of an as-is analysis of all servers worldwide
- Creation of an as-is analysis of all SQL servers worldwide
- Creation of requirements analyses for SQL and server migrations
- Coordination of requirements with partners for migrations to Hyper-V (on-premises) or Azure Cloud
- Moderation of jour fixe meetings
- Creation of roadmaps and solution models for server migrations
- Setup of test scenarios
- Moderation of workshops for the introduction of a Global Admin Team
- Creation of data models (CMDB) in ServiceNow
- Conducting workshops for the CMDB data model
- Creation of solution models for the CMDB
- Creation of seamless configuration and work documentation for the CMDB
- Creation of reports for license management
- Creation of KPIs for data quality in ServiceNow
- Creation of a service catalog
- Moderation of workshops for creating service requests
- Interface between needs analysis and ServiceNow development team
- Systems used: Windows 7, Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365/2010, Windows Server 20xx, SQL Server 20xx, SharePoint, Azure Cloud, Hyper-V, ServiceNow, various tools
Jessica Diederen
Last position:
Consultant at Jessica Diederen Consulting
- Workflow automation
- Process management
- Scrum Master
- Introduction of new office processes on a regional and global level
- Project support in ISO 9001, 13485, and 17025 projects
Andrew Steinhauer
Last position:
CSO/COO Interim at Testa Motari GmbH
- Interim leadership responsibility for realigning the entire leadership organization – away from classic target setting and solution specification toward a teal-oriented organization with clear responsibility for each individual employee.
- Stabilization of production processes and reduction of the backlog in all customer projects.
- Building up the necessary material inventory (agreed with end customers by contract) – eliminated backlogs and special runs, achieved 2 weeks of material inventory.
- From the start of the assignment, also took over overall technical responsibility for Research & Development (R&D).
- In addition to the CSO/COO role, took over responsibility for controlling and finance in the last 9 months.
Manfred Böttcher
Last position:
Interim Manager Managing Director
- Optimization of business results and expansion of sales activities
- Responsible for personnel organization
- Introduction of a document management system (DMS)
- Introduction and optimization of the ERP, CMS and CRM landscape
- Introduction of digital signatures
- Increase in revenue, reduction in costs and increase in EBIT
Abir Banerjee
Last position:
Independent Consultant — Project Management at Freelance
- Managed complex CAPEX and process enhancement projects for Guidepoint, AlphaSights, L.E.K. Consulting, and NanoHelix involving cleanroom expansions, automated bioprocess systems, and validation program rollouts.
- Established and maintained comprehensive project schedules integrating engineering, validation, quality assurance, and operations milestones ensuring GMP compliance and regulatory readiness.
- Oversaw FAT/SAT coordination with vendors for bioprocess skids, monitoring instrumentation calibration, and clean utility validation protocols.
Melanie S.
Last position:
Lead Quality / Regulatory at Confidential
Built and drove the implementation of an ISO 13485-aligned quality management system for a newly established medical-device manufacturer developing products for leading OEM customers. Led RA/QA strategy, QMS architecture, design-control setup, supplier-...
Wolfgang Decker
Last position:
Independent Transformation Executive at Digital Transformation & Operational Excellence
Ongoing independent executive practice for ERP/MES, digital manufacturing, IT/OT and program delivery in industrial and regulated environments.
Lead transformation and recovery programs across Europe, the US and Asia across programs with total value exceeding EUR 180M. Focus areas include governance reset, multi-site execution, vendor control, ERP/MES target architecture, executive steering and transition to stable operations.
Selected current and recent work:**
PE-backed Industrial Carve-out, Europe | Transformation & Separation Advisor | February 2026 – Present Supporting carve-out preparation and execution with focus on separation logic, operating model, governance, TSA implications, IT/ERP dependencies and Day-1 readiness. Translating transaction perimeter into executable workstreams across business, IT, operations and finance, with clear decision cadence and risk transparency.
Industrial Software & Automation, Europe | Industry Strategy & Value Proposition Advisory | Jul 2025 – Apr 2026 Shaped industry strategy, value proposition and executive positioning for focused industrial software and automation providers in adjacent but distinct markets, including warehouse automation, enterprise architecture, process intelligence and manufacturing transformation. Work included ICP clarity, use-case framing, GTM logic, customer value realization and the translation of ERP/MES, IT/OT and shopfloor reality into scalable, provider-specific market narratives.
AI LegalTech Platform, Switzerland | Interim CTO | Sep 2024 – Jun 2025 Defined product, data and technology roadmap for an AI-enabled LegalTech platform under DACH regulatory constraints. Implemented RAG architecture and delivered MVP, pilot clients and partner setup for first revenues and investor readiness.
Industrial Components, Switzerland | Manufacturing Transformation Program Lead | Jan 2023 – Dec 2024 Re-established governance and roadmap for an eight-year stalled MES replacement across multiple plants. Aligned ERP and Quality interfaces, restored delivery cadence and improved OEE by more than 15% in a CHF 550M business unit.
Pharma & Chemicals, Ireland | GxP Manufacturing Systems Program Lead | May 2020 – Dec 2022 Took over a failing MES/DNC rollout in Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing under strict GxP constraints. Reset governance, validation and site support, restoring operational stability and Day-1 compliance.
Premium Automotive, Italy | Paint Shop Digitalization Program Manager | Sep 2020 – Dec 2021 Stabilized a failed MES rollout that had reduced throughput to 8–9 cars per day versus 23 contracted. Increased output to 26–28 cars per day, securing continuity of a premium product line worth more than EUR 1B.
Automotive Tier-1, Germany | Manufacturing Transformation Program Manager | Oct 2019 – Jun 2020 Modernized an unstable legacy MES blocking ERP integration and traceability. Defined target architecture, aligned vendors and plants, and enabled more than 20% OT operating cost reduction.
Vinod Goyal
Last position:
Freelancer: SAP MDG Consultant at Logistics service provider
- Support for one of the largest logistics service providers in handling ServiceNow tickets in the areas of SAP MDG, Business Partner (BP), customer and supplier master data
- Technical analysis and resolution of tickets through in-depth review of various database tables
- Creation and maintenance of accounting clerks in the system
- Deactivation of company codes using transports
- Carrying out mass changes with LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench)
Andreas Seidl
Last position:
Consulting on quality management and regulatory affairs at Curevius GmbH
Manufacturer of medical devices
- Creation and further development of quality management systems according to EN ISO 13485
- Gap analysis of existing quality management systems according to ISO 13485
- Consulting and support in customer projects in the field of quality management and
- Proof of regulatory compliance for medical devices of all risk classes
- Preparation of technical documentation according to MDR
- Gap analysis of the risk management file according to ISO 14971:2019
Achim Klein
Last position:
Portfolio Manager, Consultant, Leadership Coach at Abbvie Deutschland GmbH &Co. KG
- Management and optimization of a portfolio of about 100 projects (launches, in-field solutions, data & analytics, digital solutions, digital products)
- Optimization of the existing project standard (playbook) and alignment with the European and global organization (USA)
- Coaching project managers on setup, planning, cooperation with business, GDPR, GxP, data security and launches
- Preparing projects for works council information and project closeout communication
- Optimization of resource management (tracking, allocation, prioritization)
- Taking over individual project leads (off-/transboarding, event management, checking whether WhatsApp is allowed on a business smartphone)
- Supporting the hiring of external project managers
- Optimization of meeting structure, project controlling (KPIs), change and demand management
- Optimization of risk, issue, dependency and quality management and support during internal audits (GxP)
- Optimization of the portfolio steering tool (Smartsheet) on national, European and global level
- Design and implementation of a Business Value Complexity Scoring
- Building a strategic PMO with a sister department and optimizing cross-functional teams
- Reporting, communication and escalation at management level
- Leadership coaching for several future leaders (short-time assignment)
- Development of the concepts "PPM as a Service" and "Internal Customer Approach"
- Development and review of a concept "AI Data Governance" including roles and processes
- Selection and onboarding of the successor
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Statistics of experts using Good Manufacturing Practice
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Quality Assurance, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
58%
Doctorate
19%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
99%
Based on our profile pool as of 6 Sep 2026.
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Average rates of experts using Good Manufacturing Practice
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Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 6 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What GMP covers
Good Manufacturing Practice, often called GMP or Good Manufacturing Practices, defines how products are made under controlled, repeatable conditions. It is used in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, cosmetics, and other regulated production settings. The goal is simple: keep product quality consistent and traceable.
Core work
- Write and maintain SOPs, batch records, and cleaning procedures
- Support validation, qualification, deviation handling, and CAPA
- Prepare for audits, inspections, and supplier reviews
- Improve documentation flow across quality and production teams
Systems and records
Strong GMP work depends on clear records, not just rules on paper. Professionals often work with QMS tools, document control systems, ERP data, and training logs to keep evidence complete and current. They also help align lab, production, warehousing, and release processes.
When to bring in help
Companies usually look for freelance GMP expertise when a site is launching a product, updating processes, facing an audit, or cleaning up quality gaps. Short-term support is also useful during remediation projects, process transfers, or when internal teams need extra capacity for documentation and review.
What strong specialists do
- Turn regulations into practical shop-floor procedures
- Spot weak points in data integrity, training, and traceability
- Work calmly with QA, production, lab, and regulatory teams
- Balance compliance needs with workable routines
How to judge fit
A strong GMP specialist knows the standard, but also knows how work happens in real plants. Look for clear writing, evidence-based thinking, and experience with deviations, audits, and validation packages. The best professionals explain what must be controlled, what can be simplified, and how to keep quality sustained over time.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Good Manufacturing Practice.
Good Manufacturing Practice is used to control how regulated products are made, tested, documented, and released. It matters in pharma, medical devices, food, cosmetics, and other settings where quality and traceability must stay consistent. The work is about process control, clean records, and proof that the system works as intended.
GMP is the broad term for Good Manufacturing Practice, while cGMP usually means current Good Manufacturing Practice. In practice, people use both terms when they talk about quality systems, audits, and controlled production. The exact wording can vary by industry and region, but the core expectation is the same.
A strong Good Manufacturing Practice specialist should know documentation control, deviation handling, CAPA, validation basics, and audit preparation. Useful adjacent skills include quality systems, risk assessment, data integrity, and working knowledge of production or lab environments. Clear writing matters just as much as technical knowledge.
A Good Manufacturing Practice project can need different levels of depth depending on the task. Routine SOP updates may need focused support, while audit remediation, validation work, or site readiness usually needs someone who has worked through similar issues before. The key is fit to scope, not just years on a résumé.
Good Manufacturing Practice is more specific than many general quality standards because it focuses on controlled production in regulated industries. ISO systems often shape the broader management framework, while GMP drills into traceability, documentation, validation, and product safety. Many companies use both together.
Yes, much of Good Manufacturing Practice can be handled remotely, especially document review, SOP writing, training materials, and audit preparation. On-site presence is still useful for plant walkthroughs, process observation, and closing gaps with production teams. Many projects use a mix of both.
Look for someone who can explain controls in plain language and show how they handled real audits, deviations, or validation tasks. A strong GMP professional does not just quote rules; they connect requirements to the actual process and records. Good signs are structured thinking, careful documentation, and practical judgment.
Good Manufacturing Practice is common wherever controlled production matters, especially in pharma, medical devices, food, and cosmetics. These industries need specialists who understand both compliance and daily operations. If your process depends on traceability, batch records, or formal release steps, GMP expertise is relevant.
The average hourly rate of freelancers who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects is 114 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 911 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 58% hold at least a Master's degree, and 19% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects are German (100%), English (96%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects are Pharmaceutical (74%), Manufacturing (57%), and Healthcare (45%).
The most common business areas among freelancers who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects are Quality Assurance (87%), Project Management (82%), and Operations (67%).
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