Good Manufacturing Practice Experts in Switzerland
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Vincent Verdet
Last position:
IT Business Partner & Enterprise Architect at Sulzer
- Established the Enterprise Architecture function from the ground up for Sulzer Group (~13,500 employees, CHF 3.6B revenue)
- Defined the Technical Governance framework, Target Operating Model, and IT PMO foundation now governing architecture decisions and portfolio demand across all divisions.
- Deployed SAP LeanIX as the authoritative application portfolio system of record - catalogued 500 applications group-wide (140 for Chemtech), onboarded business and IT stakeholders, and initiated integration with ServiceNow to embed architecture data into operational workflows.
- Led the divisional & group wide Application Rationalization initiative
- Decommissioned 15% of the 140 applications Chemtech portfolio, delivering CHF 627k in run-rate savings over two years and materially reducing licensing and support exposure.
- Defined and executed the divisional AI Roadmap in partnership with Sales, Legal, and R&D leadership
- Delivered 4 AI solutions into production (including Sales process harmonization and LLM-based IP conflict detection) from a portfolio of 7 prioritized initiatives.
- Built and owned the 3-year IT Strategic Roadmap for Chemtech
- Aligned cloud and technology architecture with divisional business priorities and a CHF 1.5M annual investment envelope.
- Delivered CHF 500k in cost avoidance by challenging and discontinuing funded but low-value initiatives, demonstrated governance discipline and executive influence, with zero implementation spend.
Sebastiano Guzzanti
Last position:
Interim Manager & Strategic Advisor | Organization, People, Process & Digitalization at Sebastiano Guzzanti Solutions
- Strategic consulting: End-to-end optimization of SCM, processes, and structures based on 30 years of industry experience.
- Interim management: Leadership responsibility to bridge vacancies and stabilize teams during transformations.
- Transformation & Assets: Support for restructurings, asset utilization & brokerage (surplus assets), and digitalization (SAP S/4HANA).
Veit Maager
Last position:
Test Method Development and Validation Engineer at Gebr. Renggli AG
- Test method validation for destructive testing (peel-force testing) according to ASTM F88/F88M
Oliver Wulf
Last position:
Specialist Planner / Cleanroom Planning Lead at Major Aircraft Manufacturer
- Start-up and commissioning of the cleanroom
- Certification of the cleanroom
Elias Vasiliadi
Last position:
Cloud Architect & Security Advisor at BaFin
- Designing hybrid cloud architectures (on-prem + cloud)
- Implementing cloud governance structures according to NIS2, BSI, ESCB/SMM
- Developing policies for cloud security & access control
- Target designs, management decision frameworks, internal audits & cloud integration
Olivia Darmuzey
Last position:
Founder – Pharmaceutical Quality and Compliance Consulting Services at Tulia Via GmbH
- Provide pharmaceutical quality and compliance consulting services to early-stage and growing biotech and pharmaceutical companies
- Support inspection and mock inspection readiness, licensing, and compliant global distribution
- Support setup and remediation of GMP and GDP compliant Quality Management Systems
- Provide transitional and fractional Responsible Person services (EU and FvP in CH) to ensure regulatory compliance and business continuity
Jürgen Schmickler
Last position:
Manager Manufacturing Operations USP at Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Liquida, aseptic/sterile, fill & finish, solida in production & packaging
- CAPEX/Greenfield, 5kL SUT Owner, CVQ, runs/SCM/SCORE, SFM, KPI, CAD, CQV, MSAT, trainings, audits, EHS
- Organization, construction, sterile production, operations, packaging, PPQ, Op-readiness, RM, audits, documentation authoring
Hans Spichiger
Last position:
Interim Manager, Consultant, Facilitator at Business Excellence Services GmbH
Interim manager, consultant, facilitator
Project management with focus on trouble shooting & customer care and/or product development/reengineering; regulatory management
Supply chain; risk and quality management; people management
Experienced within medical device; aerospace; packaging; small- & large equipment; optical- & electrical-systems; metal & plastics; free auditor
Since 2016, working for various accredited organizations as a freelance auditor regarding systems according to ISO 13485 and ISO 9001
2023-2024: Medical device product development, supply-chain and regulatory set-up with regard to a medical device re-engineering/launch and manufacturing
2023-2024: Project trouble shooter & customer care in the European aerospace industry within precision optics systems manufacturing; project risk and validation management including software validation
2022: Validation (FMEA, IQ OQ, PQ) management assigned with design and process risk assessment of complex electrical (IEC60601-1) mechatronics robots for MDR approval following ISO 14971
2022: Interim head of QM in aluminum-foil deep drawing process improvement; people and international Nespresso supplier quality management
2021-2022: Cytiva Cell Therapy greenfield project; assigned with design and implementation support of a certification, validation, GMP commissioning strategy for the technical infrastructure, e.g., clean rooms
2020-2021: Interim QA-Leader in Denmark assigned with the software release, manufacturing and distribution of Class IIb laser equipment for Candela, including international notified body and manufacturing transfer project
2020: Quality support and interim quality management for a manufacturer in the IVD test equipment supply chain and dialysis supplies in Bavaria
2018-2020: Expert/SME in Q-Management/Q-Engineering for orthopedic and arthroplasty device and tool production: turning, milling, cleaning, surface treatment and sterile packaging
2017: Re-engineering of the Medela product development process regarding cGMP 21CFR820.30/ISO 13485:2016 and MDR design control requirements for soft and hardware design regarding Class IIb pumps
2017: MDSAP preparation support and mock-audit coaching
2016: Interim senior QE-Expert for Maquet extracorporeal circulation devices manufacturing as ISO 14971 risk and change management expert in a Roche CAPA remediation and compliance project of IVD blood analyzers/gas sensor production
2016-2017: Orthopedic and arthroplasty implants design history file (DHF) review regarding compliance to 21 CFR 820.30 design control requirements
2015: Assigned by Novartis with design control for a new parenteral drug delivery system; manufacturability assessments during design evaluation; assessing potential plastic injection molding and/or high-volume assembly contractors in Europe and the US
2014: Assessing/auditing metallurgy process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) of Zimmer contract manufacturers around Europe for FDA audit readiness; Depuy-Synthes subject matter expert (SME)
2013-2014: CAPA-8D process reengineering and setting in place/training new EtQ software tools; coaching of project and product managers in working through individual CAPAs; remediation of global legacy CAPAs; supporting complaint and field action (FSCA) management
2012-2013: QA/RA Manager at Sias AG for in vitro diagnostics (IVD) liquid handling robots manufacturing; led small team for electrical safety CE/CB scheme product approvals; QMS, change and CAPA management
2011-2012: Site Quality Manager at Medtronic for drug eluting balloon and Nitinol stent-catheter manufacturing; quality operations including Q-engineering and control; led 15 direct and indirect reports
2009-2010: Supported quality initiatives in medical device industry; assessments and audits for manufacturers and suppliers as a consultant of Business Excellence Services
Klaus Finneiser
Last position:
Freelancer at 3P Quality Consulting
Data integrity training (basic and advanced training content)
Root cause analysis and CAPA courses for 40+ employees
Risk-Management system design for quality oversight
SOP writing excellence, including use of AI tools (prompting)
Implementation of an audit remediation program as person in the plant (PIP)
Director of a quality assurance department (6 direct reports), budgeting
Development of use cases for ChatGPT in GxP context (6 months, part-time)
Reengineering of processes for a MA holder of generic products, valued operational improvements (Germany, Spain)
eQMS and document management system: delivery of the business case and investment recommendation
Analytical method validation, process and computer system validations, batch record review, PQR reviews
Articles in international journals and LinkedIn on modular QMS-design, risk-management in the supply chain, knowledge management, use of AI for compliance improvements
Andrew Longe
Last position:
Service Manager - Testing at Takeda Pharmaceutical International AG
- Managing the Testing services for the Global IT Testing Centre of Excellence (TCoE) team, which is responsible for managing and supporting the Product & Project Testing Workstreams on various Regional Projects, especially in Pharmacovigilance, Digital Supply Chain, Clinical Practice and R&D, etc.
- Managing Client relationships, escalations and continuing to grow the project services globally, while also driving the testing efforts on Takeda’s AI, DevOps, Agile, and Digital projects.
- Led the implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with GCP, GMP, and Swiss and EU regulations, resulting in a huge improvement in audit readiness.
- Overseeing projects for systems including ERP, EDGE, SAP ECC, SAP Transportation Management, S/4 HANA migration etc.
- Led an AI/ML PoC for AI implementation.
- Led a cross-functional team to ensure compliance with MDR, FDA regulatory guidelines and achieved successful project deliveries.
- Led and managed change management and communication for TCoE, keeping the Takeda organisation informed of change communication and practices, including presentations to various stakeholders.
- Ensuring TCoE outsource vendor resources adhere to regulatory, compliance and quality system standards and practices for GxP & non-GxP System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including aSDLC and TCoE Global Standards.
- Translated the product vision, strategy and requirements into backlog items, which were prioritised based on potential business impact and customer value.
Antonis Velalopoulos
Last position:
Security and Audit Consultant at Contractor
Consulting on Cyber Security, Governance, Risk Management, audits, Cloud Security, and compliance in regulated environments.
Holger Landau
Last position:
Regulatory Affairs Manager at Andreas Hettich GmbH
Martin Aicher
Last position:
Martin Aicher
Main areas of activity ⋅ Martin Aicher
Areas of expertise
Medical technology
Sensor technology
Technical optics
Mechatronics
Microsystems technology
Biocompatible materials
Implants and endoprosthetics
Project management
Quality management IPMA
Regulatory affairs
Education
Dr.-Ing. Medical Technology
M.Sc. Medical Technology
Dipl. Ing. (FH) Medical Technology
Surgical mechanic, precision mechanic
Methodical product development
26 years of research, development, verification and agile product development
5 years of hands-on manufacturing of micromechanical instruments and implants
Projects
Development and verification of technical optics
Microscopy
Endoscopy
Immersion optical systems
Optical sensors
Light guides
Device development — medical electronics, active medical devices
Electromagnetic therapy devices for microcirculation of blood vessels
Electric drives, precision mechanics motors
Embedded devices, Medicine 4.0 / Industry 4.0
Feasibility studies, prototype design, electromechanical, chemical and hydrodynamic characterization up to series maturity
Structural integration of motors for pump systems
Integration of motors for catheter drives
Implantable drive systems with motors
Bone saws with Maxon motors
Osteosynthesis implant (bone implant) with linear drive
Electromagnetic therapy devices for microcirculation of blood vessels
Gold and platinum substitution for electrodes
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
Characterization and development of battery cells and Li-ion batteries
Biocompatible materials: stainless steel, titanium, nitinol, polymers, ceramics, composites
Vacuum device with pumps for wound healing
Braided tubes (reinforced hoses)
Shaft instruments and trocars
Surgical instruments, minimally invasive instruments (MIC)
Analytical instruments, sensors and fluid preparation
Monitoring systems
In vivo diagnostics (IVD)
Inline measurement systems for monitoring and analytical devices
Feasibility studies, prototype design, electrochemical and hydrodynamic characterization up to series maturity
Electrochemical deionization (EDI) as a monitor
Membrane technology
Measurement method and control of carbide saturation in cooling water
pH sensor
Optical sensors with laser diodes and LEDs
Dissolved O2 sensor
CO2 sensors
Ion-selective sensor (ISE)
Conductivity sensors
Turbidity sensor according to ISO 7027
Biosensors
Flow and pressure sensors
Gold and platinum substitution for electrodes
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
Biocompatible materials: stainless steel, titanium, nitinol, polymers, ceramics, composites
Design of plastic injection-molded components and housings
Calculation and design of fluid channels
Design of metal die-cast components
Design of sheet metal parts
Implants and prostheses
Endoprosthetics: knee and hip endoprostheses
Bypass implants
Nitinol stents
Bone plates
Dental implants
Precision meshes
Instruments for medical technology
Angioplasty: PTCA percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty with balloon catheter
Catheter system as minimally invasive heart pump
EN ISO 10555-4: intravascular catheters
Braided tubes (reinforced hoses through precision meshes)
Thrombectomy with rotablation catheter
Trocars
Surgical instruments, minimally invasive instruments (MIC)
Endoscopes ISO 8600-1, EN 60601-2-18, EN 62471
Regulatory affairs for medical devices
CE for Europe (Class II and III), EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (MDR)
EU Regulation 2017/746 for in vitro diagnostics (IVDR)
Ensuring complete documentation according to current regulatory requirements
FDA registration and approval 510(k), PMN, PMA, Class II, III
Design History Files (DHF), Device Master Record (DMR), Device History Record (DHR)
Internal and external audits
FDA and CE audits
Mock audits
Requirement engineering, user requirement specifications, functional requirement specifications
Quality management and relevant standards for medical technology
EN ISO 9001:2015
EN ISO 13485:2021
USA FDA 21 CFR 820 Quality Management System
FDA 21 CFR §§ 803, 806, 807, 830
In vitro diagnostics (IVD, IVDR) FDA 21 CFR §§ 600, 610, 660
USA FDA risk management for medical devices DIN EN ISO 14971:2019
P-FMEA for production
Usability of medical devices EN 62366-1:2021
CAPA (Corrective and preventive action) and GMP
Medical electrical equipment EN 60601-1:2013
EMC for medical devices DIN EN 60601-1-2:2022
Medical device software EN 62304:2018
Cell culture in cleanroom with different cell lines for biocompatibility testing of polymers and alloys
Biological evaluation of medical devices EN ISO 10993
Clinical investigation of medical devices ISO 14155
Manufacturing technology and processes
Process qualification and validation
Injection molding technology
CNC micromechanical manufacturing
Microsystems technology, printed circuit boards (PCB)
Joining technologies: laser welding of titanium, stainless steel, plastics as well as gluing and ultrasonic welding
Evaluation, setup and qualification of equipment
Thin film and surface technology
Coating of implants and tribological surfaces with chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD), sputtering of precious metals, stainless steels, nitinol, titanium alloys, polymers and ceramics
Plasma technology for functional coatings: hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces
Nanotechnology: surface functionalization: self-assembled monolayers (SAM)
Product Life Cycle Management
Finite element method
ANSYS FEM
Structural mechanics, statics
Fluid mechanics, flow simulations
Electrical engineering, electromagnetic fields
Characterization and testing of microelectronics
PCB (printed circuit board)
Sensor technology
Microcontrollers
CAN bus: ISO 11898, SAE
Control and data management with LabVIEW and Matlab
Programming language
Python 3.14
CAD
Autodesk Inventor
Pro/ENGINEER, PTC Creo Parametric
SolidWorks
Siemens NX
Solid Edge
Standards-compliant technical drawings
Endurance tests, mechanical, fluid mechanical, electrical and chemical characterization
Verification, V-Model, End of Line (EOL) testing
Writing work instructions for production, English regulatory documents and scientific articles
Support of clinical studies
Data processing, digital data management and statistics
Professional handling of Microsoft Office applications: PowerPoint, Word and macro programming for Excel
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Thomas Höhle
Last position:
Sales Partner at SourceWeb Group
- Consulting and sales in cyber security
Axel Kleiner
Last position:
Project Manager and Owner's Representative in Technical Trades at Carl Zeiss AG
- New factory buildings, ISO5 cleanroom
- Oberkochen
- Construction cost EUR 1.2 billion
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Statistics of experts using Good Manufacturing Practice
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Top industries
Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
77%
Doctorate
46%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Switzerland 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 30 Aug 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 cGMP, sets the rules for controlled production and quality assurance. It is used in regulated industries where every step must be documented, repeatable, and traceable. Strong professionals help keep processes compliant, stable, and inspection ready.
Where It Is Used
- Pharmaceuticals and biotech
- Medical devices and sterile production
- Food, supplements, and cosmetics
- Controlled packaging and labeling workflows
In Switzerland, GMP work often sits close to life sciences, medtech, and contract manufacturing. Companies bring in specialists when they need clean handovers between production, quality, and regulatory teams.
Core Deliverables
A strong freelancer can draft SOPs, batch records, risk assessments, deviation reports, and change controls. They also help map process flows, define training needs, and prepare documents for internal review or external inspection. The goal is simple: make the quality system usable in daily work.
Systems And Standards
GMP rarely stands alone. It often connects with ISO-based quality systems, document control tools, validation plans, cleaning validation, CAPA, and audit preparation. Specialists should know how to work across production, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and technical operations without creating gaps.
When To Bring In Help
- A site is preparing for an inspection or audit
- A process needs documentation cleanup
- A product line is scaling or transferring
- Quality gaps need practical, fast fixes
Freelance support is useful when internal teams are busy or when a fresh pair of eyes is needed. It also helps during project spikes, remediation work, or new product introductions.
What Strong Professionals Do
The best experts do more than quote rules. They translate GMP into workable procedures, spot weak controls, and keep records consistent across teams. They ask the right questions, document decisions clearly, and leave systems easier to maintain after the project ends.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Good Manufacturing Practice, in one place.
Good Manufacturing Practice is a framework for making sure products are produced under controlled, documented, and repeatable conditions. It focuses on quality, traceability, and the prevention of errors before they reach the customer. In daily work, that means clear procedures, trained people, and records that stand up to review.
GMP and cGMP are closely related, and in many contexts they are used to mean the same quality discipline. cGMP stands for current Good Manufacturing Practice, which emphasizes using up-to-date methods and controls. The exact wording can vary by sector and region, but the core expectation is controlled, compliant production.
Good Manufacturing Practice support is useful in audits, remediation, process transfers, validation work, and new product launches. Companies also bring in specialists when SOPs need to be rewritten, batch records need cleanup, or training material must be aligned with the quality system. It is common anywhere regulated production needs structure and proof.
A strong GMP freelancer usually knows documentation control, deviation handling, CAPA, risk management, and validation basics. In many projects, knowledge of ISO systems, regulatory expectations, and manufacturing operations matters just as much as the rules themselves. Clear writing is also important because the work lives in procedures and records.
It depends on the risk and the scope. Routine document cleanup may need a practical specialist, while an inspection response, sterile process review, or quality system redesign usually calls for deeper experience. The key is whether the person has worked on the same type of controlled environment before.
Yes, much of Good Manufacturing Practice work can be done remotely, especially document review, SOP writing, gap assessments, and quality system support. On-site work is often better for plant walkthroughs, process observation, training, and hands-on issue solving. In Switzerland, many teams use a mix of both depending on the project phase.
Look for practical examples of how they improved a procedure, resolved a deviation, or prepared a team for an audit. A strong GMP specialist writes clearly, understands the process behind the document, and asks about the actual workflow instead of only quoting rules. Good judgment matters more than polished jargon.
Freelancers should be ready to work with strict documentation habits, careful change control, and clear approval paths. Good Manufacturing Practice projects often move across quality, operations, and regulatory teams, so communication is part of the job. In Switzerland, being comfortable with structured collaboration and precise English helps, especially in international environments.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects is 140 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,122 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 77% hold at least a Master's degree, and 46% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects are English (100%), German (94%), and French (38%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects are Pharmaceutical (81%), Healthcare (63%), and Manufacturing (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used Good Manufacturing Practice in their recent projects are Project Management (81%), Quality Assurance (69%), and Information Technology (56%).
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