Good Manufacturing Practice Experts in Austria
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used Good Manufacturing Practice
Michael S.
Last position:
Director, IT at Austria Juice GmbH
- Directed IT operations across 13 sites in China, Romania, Poland, Hungary, Germany, Ukraine, and Austria.
- Built and led a new IT team with personnel based in Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Germany.
- Upgraded outdated IT infrastructure at sites in Austria, Germany, Romania, and Poland, enhancing clients, printers, networks, servers, storage, firewalls, and backups.
- Retired the legacy phone system and transitioned to Teams.
- Established and deployed AI tools, including Copilot and Zapier.
- Implemented NIS II readiness and achieved ISO 27001 certification.
- Eliminated inefficient business applications to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and executed new processes for operations technology, business process outsourcing, purchasing, human resources, and IT.
- Launched a new SAP Warehouse System.
- Established IT standards across all sites.
- Engaged effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Defined and monitored security KPIs, ensuring targets were met.
- Managed budgeting processes, achieving a 15% reduction in operational expenditure.
Jori M.
Last position:
Agile IT Manager Healthcare Systems at MA01 Gov. Digital City
- Responsible for managing GMP-Critical systems
- Leading team of 20 professionals
- Vendor management with €15 M annual budget
Herbert F.
Last position:
Pentest Center of Excellence - Strategy & Implementation at Cybersecurity & IT Risk Managed Services
- Built board/management business-case scenarios; assessed services, vendors, contracts and financials; defined target operating model, service catalogue, organization, processes and tooling.
- Implemented near-shore CoE in Romania and supported rollout to an international insurance group
Lorenz G.
Last position:
Business Analyst at Wirtschaftsagentur Wien
- Conducting a feasibility study on introducing an in-house DWH as a central data source
- Conducting workshops for current state analysis (processes, reports, KPIs) together with the clients
- Gathering and detailing business requirements including a target concept for an in-house DWH
- Coordinating and clarifying data deliveries and interfaces in meetings with stakeholders and data providers
- Developing initial data models as a basis for data quality and later implementation
- Drafting solution variants including architecture and operation options and decision basis
- Creating the business case including effort estimates, cost-benefit analysis, and decision report
Albert S.
Last position:
Managing Director & Owner at Metatron Industrial Solutions GmbH
- Responsible for strategy, technological development, and execution in industrial plant engineering — with a focus on extrusion technology and AI-driven process optimization
- Freelance project execution for international clients (e.g. BĂĽhler, Enercon, Bayer, Elanco)
- Development of proprietary AI-powered software solutions for production control and environmental technologies
- International project leadership for clients in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries; active involvement in building deep-tech start-ups and selective investments in Industry 4.0, cleantech, and AI manufacturing
- Details see attachment “Albert_Schiller_References_Industrial_Projects”
Alexander H.
Last position:
QMS Senior Specialist at Abbott GmbH
- Conducted technical QMS assessments of the corporate complaints platform
- Estimated effort for the upgrade activity
- Developed a high-level data migration plan
- Coordinated with the software vendor on required adjustments
- Developed a proof of concept and presented it to business stakeholders
Michael P.
Last position:
Strategy Consultant & Program Architect at Hypo Tirol Bank AG
- Portfolio Analysis & Migration Roadmap: Conducted structured analysis and risk classification of the HCL Notes infrastructure, created a prioritized migration portfolio with effort estimates as a key decision basis for management.
- Target Architecture & Modernization Concept: Developed the architecture strategy for retiring legacy applications, defined requirements for a centralized business process engine to reduce OPEX and licensing costs in the long term.
- Program Governance & Setup: Established roadmap and backlog structures as well as central project documentation (MS SharePoint), set up stakeholder management for the Notes decommissioning program.
Stefan W.
Last position:
Corporate IT Project Manager at OctaPharma
- SAP rollout to multiple locations of the company
- Predictive project management
- Functional stream lead
- Coordination of 17 streams
- Data migration support
- Cutover management (go live)
Veronika H.
Last position:
Manufacturing Lead at GI.HU (Genetic Immunity) Kft.
- Technology and operational leader for R&D and GMP manufacturing and contract manufacturing activities of the product candidate
- Successful screening and selection of CMOs and CDMOs, establishment of workflows
- Completed risk assessments and gap analyses in relation of the production activities
- Acting as key contact point for CMOs, CDMOs and other contractors; managing and leading negotiations
- Analysis of the current technology of the product candidate (drug substance with biotechnological origin, excipient polymer and related nano formulation) and the medical device; technology optimization, critical parameter setting
- Technology related gap- and risk analysis, decision management, project management and prioritization
- Crisis management and solution setup by critical parameter analysis and investigation of critical quality attributes of the processes
- Definition and selection of the related and needed quality control setup (evaluation of QC tests, specification set up according to relevant guidelines)
- GMP related activities: deviation, change control and OOS management, compilation of GMP related documentation (SOP, WI, etc.)
Peter K.
Last position:
Sabbatical
Georg J.
Last position:
Owner & CEO / Senior IT-Consultant at CONPITEC GmbH
- CONPITEC offers premium consulting and IT services.
- Our clients are leading global IT service providers, as well as international groups in the pharmaceutical industry in Europe.
Manuel K.
Last position:
Overall Project Manager for the Global Roll-Out of a Quality and Document Management System at International Medical Technology Company
- Took over overall project management after the roll-out was discontinued the previous year
- Determined the causes and planned the new approach
- Organized and conducted qualification tests for the new software versions
- Planned the project and coordinated all tasks and assignments at six locations worldwide as well as with the software supplier
- Coordinated compliance topics with the Quality Heads at the locations
- Organized and conducted Steering Committee meetings to report to management
- Successful go-live in autumn 2024
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Statistics of experts using Good Manufacturing Practice
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Procurement
Top industries
Information Technology, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
73%
Master's degree or higher
73%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
92%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Austria are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Austria using Good Manufacturing Practice
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Good Manufacturing Practice experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (83%)
- Pharmaceutical (67%)
- Healthcare (42%)
- Manufacturing (42%)
- Biotechnology (33%)
- Banking and Finance (33%)
- Food and Beverage (33%)
- Transportation (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
GMP foundations
Good Manufacturing Practice, commonly called GMP, is the framework for producing medicines, active ingredients, medical products and other regulated goods consistently and safely. It covers people, premises, equipment, materials, processes, records and quality decisions. The goal is reliable product quality and patient protection, not simply completed paperwork.
Quality systems
GMP specialists design, operate and improve the quality system around production. Their work can include standard operating procedures, deviation handling, change control, corrective and preventive actions, risk management, supplier qualification and document control. They connect daily operations with regulatory expectations and business priorities.
Validation and data
Strong GMP work depends on evidence that processes and systems perform as intended. Specialists support equipment qualification, process validation, cleaning validation, analytical method validation, computerised system validation and data integrity reviews. They may also establish traceability, audit trails, electronic records and controlled release workflows.
Where it applies
GMP expertise appears across manufacturing and quality projects such as:
- Pharmaceutical and active ingredient production
- Biotechnology, cell and gene therapy operations
- Medical device and combination product quality systems
- Laboratory, packaging and cold-chain processes
- Supplier audits, inspections and remediation programmes
When companies need support
Companies often bring in freelance GMP specialists during a site transfer, product launch, remediation programme, inspection preparation or quality-system redesign. External support is also useful when internal capacity is limited or a project needs independent review. In Austria, collaboration may involve local production sites, European supply chains and teams working remotely across several languages.
What good looks like
The strongest professionals combine practical production knowledge with careful interpretation of regulations and clear communication. They know how to turn requirements into usable procedures, proportionate controls and defensible records. Look for experience with the relevant product class, a clear approach to risk and validation, confident audit communication, and the ability to work constructively with quality, operations, laboratories and suppliers.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Good Manufacturing Practice? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Good Manufacturing Practice is used to control how regulated products are made, tested, stored and released. GMP helps companies prevent contamination, mix-ups, inconsistent processes, missing records and other risks that could affect product quality or safety.
Good Manufacturing Practice applies quality principles directly to regulated production and distribution. General quality management may cover broader business processes, while GMP places particular weight on controlled procedures, validated processes, traceable records, qualified equipment and documented decisions.
A strong Good Manufacturing Practice specialist often works across quality risk management, validation, auditing, regulatory affairs, data integrity and change control. Depending on the project, useful adjacent knowledge may include laboratory systems, manufacturing technology, supply-chain controls or computerised system validation.
The right level depends on the risk, product type and project stage. A focused procedure review may need a specialist with narrow subject knowledge, while a site remediation, inspection response or validation programme calls for someone who has led comparable work and can make sound decisions under regulatory scrutiny.
Good Manufacturing Practice work can often be handled remotely when it involves documentation, gap assessments, training design, data review or quality-system planning. On-site time may still be important for observing production, interviewing teams, reviewing equipment and supporting inspections at Austrian facilities.
Ask for examples of comparable products, facilities and quality challenges rather than relying only on general regulatory knowledge. Confirm familiarity with the relevant GMP framework, the expected deliverables, availability for on-site work in Austria and the specialist’s ability to explain findings clearly.
High-quality Good Manufacturing Practice work is risk-based, traceable and practical. Documents should be clear enough for teams to use, decisions should be supported by evidence, and recommendations should connect identified risks with owners, actions, deadlines and suitable follow-up.
Working with Good Manufacturing Practice requires disciplined documentation, respect for approved processes and careful handling of confidential product and quality information. Specialists should clarify site access, training requirements, electronic systems, language expectations and whether the assignment includes remote collaboration or regular presence in Austria.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects is 123 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 982 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects, 73% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 73% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and Spanish (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Pharmaceutical (67%), and Healthcare (42%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Project Management (92%), and Procurement (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Good Manufacturing Practice
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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- Germany
- Austria
- Switzerland
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