Team.
Our Team.
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Moritz Haucke
Moritz Haucke, M.A. is the founder and Managing Partner of Entourage GmbH. He studied Information Science, Business Administration and Philosophy at Saarland University and looks back on many years of experience in HR consulting.
For a leading Anglo-Saxon recruitment company, Mr. Haucke successfully built up new markets in German-speaking countries and was subsequently responsible for the pharmaceutical sector for the D/A/CH region. Accordingly, he has excellent knowledge of GxP-regulated markets and an excellent network of experts and decision-makers within the pharmaceutical industry.
Moritz Haucke is Managing Director of Entourage GmbH and member of the Board of Directors of Entourage Pharma Consulting AG.
Dominik M. Aumer
Dipl.-Kfm. Dominik M. Aumer is an independent management consultant and founder of Entourage GmbH. He studied business administration at Saarland University and looks back on more than ten years of experience in strategic consulting and human resources development.
Mr. Aumer has deep knowledge in sales-related personnel and organisational development and an excellent network to decision makers and experts in the service industry. With the process-based method of Sales Process Consultancy that he developed, he designed scientifically sound concepts for sales personnel development as a consultant to sales organisations. In 2013 he was also voted one of the Top 100 Trainers Excellent in Germany.
Dominik M. Aumer is Managing Director of Entourage GmbH and a member of the Board of Directors of Entourage Pharma Consulting AG.
Marita Klafke
Marita Klafke holds a degree in business administration with a focus on healthcare and hospital management. In addition, she deepened her knowledge in corporate management, strategic management, financial management at Babson College, Massachusetts, USA and is a specialist nurse for anesthesia and intensive care medicine.
As a health care expert in international medical technology and hospital management, Ms. Klafke has more than two decades of experience in leadership, management, portfolio strategy and management. In addition, she has an excellent feel for customer and patient benefits, market developments and trends and has extensive experience and expertise in setting up and expanding profit centers, business units and subsidiaries. Her other core competencies include general management, business development, sales and marketing. She rounds off her international profile with several years of experience in the USA, including managing a US medical technology company and participating in executive programs at a US university. In 2022, the Arbeitskreis Interim Management Provider (AIMP) awarded Ms. Klafke the "Interim Manager of the Year" award.
Marita Klafke supports Entourage as Head of Operations & Head of Management Consulting (ad interim)
Claudio Puglisi
Claudio Puglisi obtained his Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Science and Technology at the University of Catania and the Diploma di Maturità Scientifica at the Liceo Scientifico Principe Umberto di Savoia in Catania.
Mr. Puglisi has more than 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with increasing responsibility in the areas of production, quality and general management. He has achieved significant success in quality leadership, process improvement and operational excellence. His expertise also includes project management, business analysis, product development, supplier management and the implementation of quality management systems. He has extensive international experience in various industries.
Claudio Puglisi supports Entourage as Managing Partner Italy.
Dominique Hoff
Dominique Hoff received her PharmD from the Faculté de Pharmacie Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, France.
Ms. Hoff gained extensive experience in management positions at Allergan AG and DSM, where she led quality assurance and regulatory affairs. As founder and managing director of a consulting firm for life sciences companies, she has gained extensive knowledge in advising companies in the life sciences industry. Her career is characterized by her strategic orientation and the successful implementation of innovative quality management and compliance strategies.
Dominique Hoff supports Entourage Pharma Consulting AG as Managing Director.
Kris Hofmann
Kris Hofmann, Dipl- Kfm, studied business administration at Saarland University, specializing in human resources management, retail and marketing.
During his professional career, Mr. Hofmann has already gained relevant experience in the field of strategic planning and strategic purchasing as well as in finance and budgeting with a focus on the retail sector. He also has experience in human resources and completes his profile with his sales expertise.
Kris Hofmann supports Entourage as Head of Strategy.
Marita Klafke
Marita Klafke holds a degree in business administration with a focus on healthcare and hospital management. In addition, she deepened her knowledge in corporate management, strategic management, financial management at Babson College, Massachusetts, USA and is a specialist nurse for anesthesia and intensive care medicine.
As a health care expert in international medical technology and hospital management, Ms. Klafke has more than two decades of experience in leadership, management, portfolio strategy and management. In addition, she has an excellent feel for customer and patient benefits, market developments and trends and has extensive experience and expertise in setting up and expanding profit centers, business units and subsidiaries. Her other core competencies include general management, business development, sales and marketing. She rounds off her international profile with several years of experience in the USA, including managing a US medical technology company and participating in executive programs at a US university. In 2022, the Arbeitskreis Interim Management Provider (AIMP) awarded Ms. Klafke the "Interim Manager of the Year" award.
Marita Klafke supports Entourage as Head of Operations & Head of Management Consulting (ad interim)
Claus Tropitzsch
Claus Tropitzsch holds a degree in industrial engineering and an MBA and has 10 years of extensive experience as a commercial director and managing director with a focus on finance and controlling. He is also CINA-certified and holds the Scrum Master title.
His activities include the preparation of financial statements, the introduction of delimited monthly financial statements and the implementation of corporate planning and controlling. With over 14 years of SAP implementation experience and international project work in various industries, Mr. Tropitzsch brings a wide range of skills to the table.
Claus Tropitzsch supports Entourage as Head of Finance.
Yulia Zolotova
Yulia Zolotova completed her Bachelor's degree in Management at the Higher School of Economics in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
She has extensive experience in payroll processing and customer service. In her previous position, she was responsible for the independent preparation of payroll accounting. She was also responsible for registering tax and social security contributions and coordinating communication with the authorities and health insurance companies.
Yulia supports Entourage as HR Payroll Manager.
Kristina Koch
Kristina Koch completed her Bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology at the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Munich and obtained her Master of Science in Psychology at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt.
Ms. Koch has extensive experience in People & Culture Management. She was responsible for the entire HR department, including recruiting, onboarding, offboarding and employee satisfaction measures. She also gained experience in employee support, labor law, payroll preparation and administrative tasks. Her expertise in employer branding and talent acquisition rounds off her profile.
Kristina Koch supports Entourage as HR Operations Manager.
Moritz Weber
Moritz Weber studied German, English and History at the Otto-Friedrich-University Bamberg and the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich. During his studies, Mr. Weber gained experience at a large German private television station in the field of research & acquisition, especially in database work, research & analysis, consolidation of program data and maintenance of content and products. He also gained initial experience in project management and translating guidelines for employees into English. He also worked for a daily newspaper in the area of regional politics, where he gained basic knowledge of journalistic work, including researching and writing short reports and articles.
Moritz Weber supports Entourage as Senior Marketing Manager.
Anna Laube
Anna Laube completed her Bachelor's degree in Professional Accounting Financial HIK and trained as a financial accountant. She also holds the title of Handelsfachwirt.
During her professional career, Ms. Laube gained practical experience at various companies. She has in-depth knowledge of accounting and financial bookkeeping.
Anna supports Entourage as Senior Account Manager.
Julia Tavares
Julia Tavares has a degree in financial accounting (IHK) and has also completed further training as a specialist in financial and payroll accounting with Datev and Lexware. She has also attended seminars at the TAX Academy and successfully completed a complete accounting package and an online course on the German Tax Code.
During her professional career, Ms. Tavares has gained extensive experience in various companies. She has in-depth knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable, advance VAT returns, account reconciliation and the preparation of income tax returns. Her core competencies include ongoing bookkeeping, advance VAT returns, account reconciliation, the preparation of income tax returns and cooperation with tax consultants.
Julia Tavares supports Entourage as Senior Finance Manager.
Markus Meinke
Markus Meinke studied Business Administration in the dual system at the Beuth University of Applied Sciences in Berlin. He has already worked as an intern at Entourage in the areas of administration, marketing and research. Mr. Meinke also gained several years of experience in Human Resources, Administration and Finance.
Markus Meinke supports Entourage as Finance Manager.
Joanna Milewska
Joanna Milewska has excellent organizational skills. She is successfully responsible for fleet management, optimizes onboarding and offboarding processes and ensures efficient telephony communication within the company. Her contribution is crucial to the smooth running of the office and she has a deep understanding of the team's needs. Joanna is the driving force behind an efficient office environment and is instrumental in making everything work.
Joanna Milewska supports Entourage as Office Manager.
Knut Schwarz
Knut Schwarz trained as a medical-technical assistant at the Philipps University in Marburg.
During his professional career, Mr Schwarz worked for renowned pharmaceutical companies, research institutions and IT companies in an international environment. He has worked for the Human Genome Project, in research and development, technical IT support and site engineering. His long-standing portfolio includes the development of molecular biological methods, laboratory organisation and automation and process development and optimisation under GMP. In addition, Mr Schwarz is experienced in the development of laboratory databases and in the qualification and technical support of analytical equipment.
Knut Schwarz supports Entourage as Management Consultant.
Andreas Weirich
Andreas Weirich studied specialized communication English / Spanish at the University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal (FH) in Magdeburg.
During his professional career, Andreas Weirich has worked primarily in sales and key account management in the dental product and medical technology sectors. His experience ranges from managing sales teams, planning and conducting product presentations to managing key accounts and opinion leaders. He also has expertise in planning and designing sales and employee development measures to increase sales, coaching and motivating employees.
Andreas Weirich supports Entourage as Head of Pharma Sales.
Patrizia Piscopiello
Patrizia Piscopiello studied German language and literature, Italian studies, pedagogy and didactics as well as general linguistics at the University of Konstanz. She also successfully studied business psychology.
At the beginning of her professional career, Ms Piscopiello gained experience in public relations in the public sector and in corporate marketing at an SME. Until February 2016, Ms Piscopiello worked at Entourage as Assistant to the Managing Partners, where she was responsible for Entourage's office management and human resources management. Subsequently, Ms Piscopiello moved into sales as a staffing services provider in the pharmaceutical industry.
Patrizia Piscopiello supports Entourage as Principal Consultant.
Dr Natalie Berron
Natalie Berron studied biology at LMU Munich with a focus on molecular biology, cell biology and medical microbiology. She also received her doctorate in biology from LMU Munich, specialising in molecular biology and biochemistry.
During her professional career, Dr Berron worked in the pharmaceutical sales force. Her tasks included advising general practitioners, general practitioners and internists in the indications COPD and asthma, diabetes, hyperuricemia and shingles, as well as advising specialists in pulmonology in the indications COPD and asthma. She also organised events and conducted workshops and training for doctors and healthcare professionals. She was responsible for successfully increasing sales of the medicinal products for which she was responsible in the relevant territory and acted as a contact person for specialist medical questions, as well as an interface between marketing/medicine and external stakeholders.
Dr Natalie Berron supports Entourage as Senior Consultant Medical, Clinical and Safety.
Melissa Rieder
Melissa Rieder completed an apprenticeship as a bank clerk. Later she studied business management at the University of Applied Sciences in Kufstein, Tyrol.
During her professional career, Ms. Rieder gained experience in supporting and advising private customers, in quotation and order entry, and in invoicing. Most recently, she worked in her family business as an assistant to the management.
Her activities there included the administration and organisation of day-to-day operations, all social media marketing activities, as well as the organisation and support of application processes. In addition, she worked as a project member in the company's merchandise management system.
Melissa Rieder supports Entourage as Assistant to the Management.
Dajana Radisic
Dajana Radisic initially trained as a state-certified sports and gymnastics teacher and studied health and social management at the FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management in Munich.
During her professional career in the sports and dance sector, Ms. Radisic has already gained experience in dealing with people and their motivational mechanisms. Ms. Radisic has excellent language skills in German, English and Bosnian.
Dajana Radisic supports Entourage in Munich as Senior Consultant Pharma GMP.
Michael Turban
Michael Turban completed an apprenticeship as an automotive salesman at Mercedes-Benz in Munich. He then gained experience at a service provider in the transport and logistics sector in the internal sales department, where he was responsible for supporting and building up a new customer base. While working, he studied for a Bachelor of Business Administration at the FOM University of Applied Sciences in Munich.
As an experienced key account manager with a proven track record in building and developing key account customers in the DACH region, he was recently able to successfully contribute his expertise and experience in customer retention and sales.
Michael Turban supports Entourage as Consultant Pharma GMP.
Alexander Lehndorfer
Alexander Lehndorfer completed his Master of Science in Business Psychology at the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Munich and specialized in personnel diagnostics, organizational diagnostics and consulting. Prior to this, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology with a focus on clinical psychology and market, advertising and media psychology. Alexander Lehndorfer was previously a consultant specializing in the healthcare sector.
Alexander Lehndorfer supports Entourage as People Consultant Medical / Clinical / Safety
Larissa Buvac
Larissa Buvac successfully completed her degree in business psychology at the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in Munich. During her studies, she specialized in market, advertising and media psychology in the sixth semester and in organizational psychology and consulting in the seventh semester.
Thanks to her many years of practical experience in sales and her degree in business psychology, Larissa Buvac has valuable knowledge and skills in the field of customer care and sales.
Larissa Buvac supports Entourage as a People Consultant.
Beatrice Weidinger
Beatrice Weidinger first trained as an industrial clerk. She then studied business administration at the University of Applied Sciences in Munich and completed her bachelor's degree in business education at the LMU Munich.
Professionally, she first gained experience as an industrial clerk at a medical technology manufacturer. Later, she worked as a student trainee in the HR department of a global insurance company in Munich. Most recently, she worked for a personnel service provider. There she was responsible for the supervision of consultants in temporary employment, active participation in the recruiting process and the coordination and management of contract negotiations.
Beatrice Weidinger supports Entourage as Senior Consultant Pharma GMP.
Dr. Julia Beck
Dr. Julia Beck studied biology at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich and received her doctorate in medical microbiology and immunology.
As a doctoral student, she already worked together with industrial partners on in vitro diagnostics according to SOP specifications. Later, Dr. Beck worked as a consultant in the life science industry. There she was responsible for the complete recruitment process from candidate qualification to contract negotiations and candidate onboarding. As Branch Manager, Dr. Beck was then entrusted with the management of a branch office. She was responsible for the financial success of the branch as well as for ensuring recruitment strategies and the fulfillment of client orders. Most recently, as Scientific Lead Germany, she was responsible for the Scientific division on a national level.
Dr. Julia Beck supports Entourage as Head of Sales MedTec.
Stefan Geelhaar
Stefan Geelhaar initially studied pharmacy at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University in Bonn. After gaining initial work experience in Latin America, he completed an MBA at the Daniels School of Business, specializing in finance and marketing.
His professional career has taken him through various sectors, including the pharmaceutical industry, beauty and skin care, various areas of the life science sector and HR services. During his career, he has held various management positions, in particular the management of sales, service, marketing and business development teams as well as subsidiaries and entire marketing structures. Stefan Geelhaar's core competencies include international sales and expansion strategies, sales excellence and change management in transformation and restructuring situations.
Stefan Geelhaar supports Entourage as Principal Sales Consultant.
Nico Wilhelm
Nicol Wilhelm completed his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering.
Nico Wilhelm has many years of experience in business development, project management and sales. His activities include identifying new business opportunities, leading sales projects and contract negotiations as well as managing customer relationships. He has successfully led projects from conception to series launch and has in-depth knowledge of quality management and process improvement. Nico also has excellent skills in solving complex problems and leading medium-sized internal and external teams.
Nico Wilhelm supports Entourage as Business Development Manager.
Michael Meyer
Michael Meyer graduated with a degree in sports science from the German Sport University Cologne in 2009.
During this time, Mr Meyer gained insights into the areas of sales & marketing at internationally operating groups in the automotive, aerospace and aeronautics industries through stations in Germany and abroad. After completing his studies, Mr Meyer gained his first experience in research and consulting as a consultant in the field of executive search. Further activities in sales on the corporate side as well as in the start-up sector round off his profile.
Michael Meyer supports Entourage at the Munich location as Senior Consultant MedTec.
Isabella Winhart
After completing a degree in International Business Management at the European College of Business & Management in London, Isabella Winhart completed her training as an international office administrator with a focus on business administration at the state vocational college in Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen.
Ms. Winhart has more than three years of professional experience at a large German car rental company and, in addition to experience abroad in England and France, also gained knowledge in project management, event organization and office communication.
Isabella Winhart supports Entourage as Senior Consultant MedTec.
John Preiss
Johannes Preiss trained as a sports and fitness merchant (IHK) and sports and health trainer (IST) in Munich.
During his professional career, Mr. Preiss first gained experience as a tax secretary trainee at the State Tax Office in Munich. Here he was entrusted with the processing of tax documents for income tax, trade tax and corporate income tax, cooperation in garnishment and execution and the development of the legal order for tax processing. Most recently, he worked as a shift leader and assistant studio manager at a fitness studio. His duties included deputizing for the studio management, organizing and planning promotions, controlling current statistics and closing deals with new customers, planning and preparing duty rosters, and ordering and purchasing studio supplies.
Johannes Preiss supports Entourage as People Consultant.
Mikolaj Soldanski
Mikolaj successfully completed his vocational baccalaureate with a focus on business administration at the Therese-von-Bayern-Fachoberschule in Munich.
During his professional career, he has successfully applied and continuously developed his knowledge in the areas of sales, social media marketing and logistics. He has extensive experience in customer and candidate support and acquisition.
Mikolaj Soldanski supports Entourage as People Consultant MedTec.
Ivan Zivkovic
Ivan Zivkovic studied Business Administration and Business Psychology in the Bachelor of Science program at the FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management in Munich.
Mr. Zivkovic was able to gain his first customer care and sales experience during his vocational training at a health insurance company as an insurance and finance clerk. In addition to his studies, Mr. Zivkovic gained experience as a working student in the areas of marketing, sales, customer care service and quality management. Most recently, Mr. Zivkovic worked for a personnel service provider as a recruitment consultant. The core competencies he acquired there include the acquisition of new customers, the qualification of candidates and the all-round support of candidates and customers.
Ivan Zivkovic supports Entourage as Principal Key Account Manager.
Oliver Schons
Oliver Schons completed his education as IST Diploma Sport & Health Trainer and studies Sport Business Management on Bachelor.
Professionally, Mr. Schons gained experience as a personal trainer in various companies and areas. Among other things, he was responsible for customer acquisition and the support of existing customers. Most recently, he was responsible for receivables management. Here he was responsible for collection management and dunning, parts of controlling and correspondence with law firms. In addition, he acted as an advisor to the management and supervised projects with up to 20 employees.
Oliver Schons supports Entourage as People Consultant MedTec.
Louis Harth
Louis Harth is studying Business Administrations with a focus on International Management at ISM in Munich.
During his professional career, Mr. Harth worked in various positions and activities. Among other things, he worked as a test assistant and logistics manager at a Corona testing and vaccination center in Munich and in the catering industry. He also worked as a self-employed tutor. Furthermore, Mr. Harth completed an internship at BMW in the development department.
Louis Harth supports Entourage as People Consultant MedTec.
Marita Klafke
Marita Klafke holds a degree in business administration with a focus on healthcare and hospital management. In addition, she deepened her knowledge in corporate management, strategic management, financial management at Babson College, Massachusetts, USA and is a specialist nurse for anesthesia and intensive care medicine.
As a health care expert in international medical technology and hospital management, Ms. Klafke has more than two decades of experience in leadership, management, portfolio strategy and management. In addition, she has an excellent feel for customer and patient benefits, market developments and trends and has extensive experience and expertise in setting up and expanding profit centers, business units and subsidiaries. Her other core competencies include general management, business development, sales and marketing. She rounds off her international profile with several years of experience in the USA, including managing a US medical technology company and participating in executive programs at a US university. In 2022, the Arbeitskreis Interim Management Provider (AIMP) awarded Ms. Klafke the "Interim Manager of the Year" award.
Marita Klafke supports Entourage as Head of Operations & Head of Management Consulting (ad interim)
Tim Schnieder
Tim Schnieder studied engineering at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. He then completed a Bachelor of Engineering in European Mechanical Engineering at Coventry University and a Master of Science in Manufacturing Management at the same university.
Mr. Schnieder is an international supply management expert for Healthcare, Life Science and Consumer Products with 15+ years of experience. His background includes positions as COO, VP and Senior Director Supply Management & Procurement as well as Production, S&OP, Industrialization, Quality and Logistics Manager and Leader. His core competencies include Corporate Management, Strategic Organization Development and Turn-Around as well as Strategic Sourcing, Operational Excellence, Production Management and Quality Management. He is a certified project manager and Lean Master Black Belt.
Tim Schnieder supports Entourage as Team Lead Supply Management & Operation.
Andreas Kohl
Andreas Kohl holds a degree in mining engineering from the University of Leoben/Austria.
Mr. Kohl has 30+ years of professional experience as a quality manager with expertise in consulting technical accounts on operational / process excellence and organizational development. His core competencies include Operational Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, interim management, project management as well as process optimization, supplier development and quality management. In his previous position, Mr. Kohl was Operational Excellence Manager with overall responsibility for the implementation of a comprehensive OPEX program including the establishment of a PMO as well as the development and implementation of OPEX training and coaching.
Andreas Kohl supports Entourage as Senior Management Consultant.
Dirk Düsterhöft
Dirk Düsterhöft studied computer science at the University of Applied Sciences in Bremerhaven with a diploma in media informatics. Mr Düsterhöft also holds a Master's degree in Management with a focus on Corporate Management from FOM Bremen.
During his professional career, he has worked in various positions such as Online Media Manager, Coordinator for Systems and Databases and as an IT Analyst. His core competencies include the recording and analysis of CSV-relevant processes in vaccine production as well as the coordination of the migration of software systems validated according to GMP, including revalidation. Furthermore, he is experienced in CSV in the entire production area (GxP, GAMP5, V-Model, Lean, PDSA, ITIL) and in process optimisation and implementation of international CSV company specifications. Mr Düsterhöft took over a CSV project in the SAP environment with more than 25 key users as project manager and successfully completed it in terms of quality, time and costs.
Dirk Düsterhöft supports Entourage as Senior Management Consultant.
Constantin Stihl
Constantin Stihl completed his Bachelor's degree in General Management at the EBS University of Business and Law in Oestrich-Winkel. Mr. Stihl completed his Master in Management and Technology at the Technical University of Munich, interrupted by a stay abroad at the Bocconi University in Milan at the Department of Management and Technology.
During his studies, Mr. Stihl gained professional experience in various industries. In addition to internships in a strategy and management consultancy and an auditing and tax consultancy, he also worked in various areas of banking, including operations, client management, controlling and asset management. Most recently, he co-founded an app that gives patients equal access to high-quality tests and healthcare through digital technology.
Constantin Stihl supports Entourage as Senior Management Consultant.
Josef Neuhold
Josef Neuhold holds a Master of Science in Industrial Management and a degree in Industrial Engineering (FH) and Industrial Engineering.
He has more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including 8 years in international management. His focus is on change management, OPEX, engineering, international project management, standardization, digitalization, supply chain management and quality management. Josef has a track record of leading multicultural teams to implement customer-centric and cost-effective strategic solutions. He relies on delegation and coaching to achieve challenging goals in a dynamic environment and bring innovative ideas to improve collaboration and performance.
Josef Neuhold supports Entourage as Teamlead Engineering.
Manfred Bauer
Manfred Bauer studied Technical Chemistry at the University of Applied Chemistry in Nuremberg, where he received his Dipl.-Ing. Master of Science degree.
Mr. Bauer has over 25 years of experience in chemical and pharmaceutical engineering. During his career, he has worked for well-known chemical and pharmaceutical companies, including as Head of Pilot Plant, Head of Laboratory and Head Audits & Processes (Quality Director). He has a broad knowledge of project management, product management, EHS and quality management. As a QM expert for many years, he is familiar with standards such as cGMP, ISO 13485, ISO 9/14/22/45/50, ICH Guidelines and FDA Regulations and has gained his know-how as Lead Auditor at global sites and international locations of suppliers. He is also experienced as a Plant Manager in API production and has expertise in SHE&S management and risk assessments.
Manfred Bauer supports Entourage as Senior Management Consultant.
Dr. Lara Milakovic
Dr. Lara Milakovic studied chemistry at the Technical University of Munich and did her doctoral research there.
During her studies, she completed her master's thesis in the U.S. and gained her first professional experience as an intern at a global chemical and pharmaceutical company in the Strategic Innovation-Science Relations department, focusing on strategic partnerships and startup screening. Subsequently, she continued to work for the department on a part-time basis as a freelance consultant while working as a research assistant at the Technical University of Munich. There, Ms. Milakovic conducted research in the field of heterogeneous catalysis and was responsible for experimental design and execution, reactor setups, and analytical evaluations.
Dr. Lara Milakovic supports Entourage as Senior Management Consultant.
Nhung Pham
Nhung Pham is studying Business Administration & Business Psychology at the FOM Munich with a focus on HR Management and Labor Law.
As a working student at a well-known personnel consultancy, Ms. Pham has already gained experience in recruiting specialists and executives. She has knowledge of active sourcing in the management and implementation of the recruiting process. In addition, Ms. Pham worked in the area of Business Intelligence & Administration in the IT industry. There she developed relevant business information as a basis for operational and strategic decisions, prepared reports and was responsible for performance and financial controlling.
Nhung Pham supports Entourage as Senior Management Consultant.
Ellen Wittig
Ellen Wittig initially completed her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on cultural competencies. She then completed a Joint Master's in Global Business with a double degree.
As an intern and working student, she worked in areas including product strategy and sales. During her professional career, she gained experience in business development and project management. Among other things, she prepared sales analyses to derive optimization potentials, led and worked in strategic project teams and supervised event and logistics management.
Ellen supports Entourage as an Associate Consultant.
Denise Gretz
Denise Gretz began her academic career with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration-Industry at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University in Germany and completed a semester abroad at the Universidad de Monterrey in Mexico. She then expanded her knowledge with a Master of Arts in Global Sales and Marketing, which she completed at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Steyr and at the Høgskolen i Molde in Norway.
Denise gained her professional experience as a medical device consultant at a well-known medical technology company. Here she expanded her knowledge of sales and customer service. She was also able to provide marketing support at workshops and congresses during a stay abroad at the subsidiary in Sydney, Australia.
Denise Gretz supports Entourage as PMO Manager.
Dr. Jennifer Neff
Dr. Jennifer Neff completed her training as a bank clerk at BHF Bank AG, Berlin. She then studied veterinary medicine at the FU-Berlin and wrote her doctoral thesis in primate genetics at the German Primate Center, Göttingen. Later she studied Business Administration at the FOM Hochschule für Ökonomie & Management, Berlin with a focus on quality management and process management.
After completing her doctorate, she first worked as a veterinarian, then moved to the medical technology, pharmaceutical and biotech industries. For more than 16 years, she has held various positions in regulatory affairs, clinical affairs and quality management. Her core competencies include international approvals of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, clinical trials, clinical evaluations, project management, process management, risk management, quality management systems and audits. In addition, she is active for the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS) as Chair of the REC (RAPS European Council) and on the Board of RAPS Deutschland e.V..
Dr. Jennifer Neff supports Entourage as Head of Medical Devices.
Dr. Friederike Bieler
Friederike Bieler is a graduate engineer (FH) and holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering. She later completed her doctorate in engineering at the Technical University in Berlin.
During her professional career, Dr. Bieler initially gained experience as a research assistant at the Julius Wolff Institute, Charité Berlin. She has 8+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs in the medical device industry. As Senior Specialist Regulatory Affairs, she was most recently responsible for MDD/MDR Class IIb (implantable) and Class III (combination device) products. She has in-depth knowledge of the MDD and MDR and has experience in assessing/supporting the preparation of clinical evaluations. She also has knowledge of technical documentation, international marketing authorizations and ISO 13485.
Dr. Friederike Bieler supports Entourage as Teamlead Regulatory Affairs.
Oliver Gann
Oliver Gann studied electrical engineering at the University of Darmstadt and graduated with a diploma.
Mr Gann is an experienced Project Consultant for Regulatory Affairs and Change Management with a focus on medical equipment. In the 25+ years of his professional career, he gained experience in the areas of procurement, production, quality management and regulatory affairs. His core competencies include in-depth knowledge and experience in global regulatory processes, practical knowledge and experience in change management, as well as the analysis and creation of processes within QM systems according to ISO 13485. During his last position as Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs, Mr. Gann was responsible for the representation of Regulatory Affairs in development projects, new registrations and the maintenance of existing registrations in the EMEA region, communication with the Notified Body, development of EU-wide submission strategies over the product life cycle of the product portfolio, including the MDD/MDR transition.
Oliver Gann supports Entourage as Project Consultant.
Assoc. Prof. Dr Simon Schulz
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Simon Schulz received his diploma in chemistry from the Ruprecht Karls University of Heidelberg. He received his doctorate from the Institute of Physical and Biophysical Chemistry; Heidelberg, and the Max-Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart. In 2016, he was appointed Associate Professor in Experimental Medicine by the University Medical Centre Freiburg.
Dr. Schulz has many years of experience in GLP compliance and computer validation as well as the development and testing of medical devices and combination products. He has extensive expertise in the compliance of medical devices with ISO 13485 and FDA 483 according to 21 CFR 820 and the development of compliant SOPs for their design and manufacturing process. Furthermore, he has distinct competence in CAPA management, complaint handling and process validation. He is lecturer for quality of medical devices and medicinal products at the University Freiburg, Faculty for Chemistry & Pharmacy.
Dr. Simon Schulz supports Entourage as Senior Management Consultant.
Roberto Leyh
Roberto Leyh first completed his training as a radio and television technician, followed by his master's degree in electrical engineering.
Mr Leyh has over 20 years of experience in the production sector and has extensive experience in electrical, medical and automotive engineering. He has worked as a project manager, product and quality manager and validation engineer. Most recently, he worked as Supplier Quality Support and was responsible for up to seven employees. In addition, Mr Leyh was responsible for supplier qualification and supplier audits (DIN EN ISO 9001) as well as for the evaluation of various quality assurance measures. In addition to process verification and validation, his core competences include product development and support, but also advance quality planning (APQP, FMEA, SPC, MFU).
Roberto Leyh supports Entourage as Project Consultant.
Sven Hoffmann
Dipl.-Ing. Sven Hoffmann studied biotechnology at the University of Applied Sciences in Bingen. He wrote his diploma thesis at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn.
Sven Hoffmann has 18+ years of experience in senior positions in IVD and medical devices. His positions have included Lead Auditor, Technical Expert and Certification Officer, Head of In-vitro Diagnostics, Global Head of Technical Competence Center IVD and Global Head Business Segment IVD. Most recently, he worked as Global Segment Manager IVD at TÜV Rheinland. His core competencies include quality management, project management, regulatory affairs, the IVDD and the IVDR.
Sven Hoffmann supports Entourage as Head of IVD.
Dr. Sebastian Grömminger
Dr. Sebastian Grömminger holds a diploma in molecular biology from Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main and conducted his PhD at Helmholtz Zentrum München.
Dr. Grömminger is an expert in in vitro diagnostic medical devices, quality management, regulatory affairs and risk management. He has extensive knowledge in software life cycle compliance according to EN (IEC) 62304 of usability according to EN (IEC) 62366, as well as experience in assay development and performance evaluation. As a consultant, he has conducted or led more than 30 successful projects for the regulatory approval of in vitro diagnostic products. As a lecturer in Regulatory Affairs, he has extensive expertise in IVD technical documentation, IVD detection and measurement methods, and the development of online training courses for the practical implementation of the IVDR.
Dr. Sebastian Grömminger supports Entourage as Principal Consultant IVD.
Dr Ralf Hess
Dr. Ralf Hess studied biology at the Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, where he also completed his doctorate at the Institute of Virology. Dr. Hess has many years of experience in the development of medical devices and medicinal products and their combination, in laboratory analysis and quality assurance. The quality expert has set up, implemented and maintained QM systems in accordance with ISO and GxP for various areas of application. The customer service portfolio ranges from manufacturers of classical and biological drugs, medical device companies and vaccine manufacturers to immunohistochemical, immunological, molecular biological and serological diagnostic laboratories. Dr. Hess works worldwide as an auditor in the GxP/ISO area and has many years of experience in FDA remediation projects and the regulatory development of combination products (drug device products).
Dr. Ralf Hess supports Entourage as Principal Consultant IVD.
Dr. Nicole Affinass
Dr. Nicole Affinass studied Biosciences at the University of Potsdam and Biochemistry at the FU Berlin. Here she later also received her doctorate in biochemistry with a focus on immunology.
During her university career, she already gained experience as a research assistant and intern, for example in the biomedical field. During her subsequent training in Clinical Trial Management, Dr. Affinass gained experience in quality assessment of study-related documents, identification of quality risks and participation in audits. Most recently, she worked as a Regulatory Affairs Manager. Her responsibilities included ensuring and maintaining the registration of currently marketed products, planning and preparing change notifications, ensuring regulatory implementation of changes and timely submission of applications as well as regulatory inquiries, coordinating regulatory activities, and adapting patient information leaflets and labeling texts.
Dr. Nicole Affinass supports Entourage as a Project Consultant.
Anastasia Wolf
Anastasia Wolf studied Biopharmaceutical Technology at the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen in Giessen and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 2015.
Ms. Wolf worked for a global player in in-vitro diagnostics and was Head of Technical Documentation Regulatory Affairs. She has knowledge of technical documentation, the implementation of international approvals, IEC 62304 medical device software, conformity assessments and data management. Ms. Wolf rounds off her profile with her excellent language skills in German, Russian and English.
Anastasia Wolf supports Entourage as Principal Project Consultant.
Melanie Dauenhauer
Melanie Dauenhauer trained as an office communication and organization specialist. In addition, she completed a certificate course to become a Regulatory Affairs Manager and underwent further training in ISO 13485, post-market surveillance and internal audits for auditors in the medical device industry in accordance with ISO 13485.
During her professional career in Regulatory Affairs, she gained experience in the revision and maintenance of product files, country-specific approval, quality management as deputy QMB, support during audits and the revision and creation of processes. Most recently, she worked as a Technical Documentation & Clinical Evaluation employee. Her tasks included the creation and maintenance of technical documentation and the creation and maintenance of clinical evaluation.
Melanie Dauenhauer supports Entourage as a Project Consultant.
Dr. Nils Sunder-Plassmann
Dr. Nils Sunder-Plassmann studied chemistry at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). At the University of Leipzig, he completed his doctorate in natural sciences at the Institute of Organic Chemistry on angiogenesis inhibitors as active agents in oncology. He also completed a postgraduate course at the Faculty of Medicine to qualify as a "Specialist Chemist in Toxicology".
During his more than 20-year career, Dr. Sunder-Plassmann has held various roles and management positions in consulting for the pharmaceutical industry and research and development. He has extensive experience in regulatory affairs, clinical development and project management. His core competencies include international drug approvals, process and risk management.
Dr. Nils Sunder-Plassmann supports Entourage as Head of Pharma.
Susanne Monka
Susanne Monka did her BSc (Hon) in Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She then went on to do a Master of Science in Molecular Biology at the University of Oslo, Norway.
Ms Monka has experience in collecting and analysing data in the neuroscience and behavioural science fields. She has several years of research in the analysis of doctor-patient communication, focusing on pattern research with Theme (Noldus) and Observer (Noldus). In addition, Susanne has laboratory experience in crystallography, neurobehavioural research and physiological control of the spinal cord. This also includes general laboratory techniques such as qPCR, UV-vis spectroscopy, pipetting and chromatography.
Susanne Monka supports Entourage as Project Consultant.
Natalie Müller
Natalie Müller studied Biotechnology in her Bachelor's degree and Chemical Technology in her Master's degree at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.
As a working student, Ms Müller gained initial experience in the development, optimisation and validation of analytical methods and in the production of pharmaceuticals.
During her professional career, she worked as a validation engineer and quality control manager of validation and in the area of GMP compliance. Most recently, the certified Quality Manager worked as a Specialist for Compliance Supply Chain Management at a renowned vaccine manufacturer. There she was responsible for the creation and revision of SOPs and verification master plans for transport verification and risk analysis. Further core competences of Ms Müller are the management of controlled documents (SOPs, CAPAs, changes, deviations) as well as the implementation of GMP-compliant method validations, technical documentation, data evaluations and system maintenance.
Natalie Müller supports Entourage as Project Consultant.
Martina Brecelj
Martina Brecelj studied biology at the LMU Munich.
She then worked there as a research assistant in prion research.
During her professional career, Ms Brecelj worked for a leading pharmaceutical company as a scientist in research and development and GMP department. There she was responsible for the development and establishment of analytical methods (SDS-PAGE, IEF) as well as for the validation of GMP compliant analytical processes. Furthermore, she was Quality Assurance Manager at a CRO in the quality assurance department responsible for supplier qualification, monitoring and implementation of CAPAs as well as the development of a QA system.
Martina Brecelj supports Entourage as a Project Consultant.
Björn Kolthoff
Björn Kolthoff completed vocational training as an industrial mechanic specialising in machinery and systems engineering at S.A.M. Schiffstechnik in Cuxhaven, followed by a part-time course of study to become a state-certified computer scientist at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences.
Mr Kolthoff has worked as a change control and QA manager, most recently as a QA senior specialist in the pharmaceutical industry. He has more than 20 years of experience in the GMP environment, more than 10 years in the production area of sterile drugs and vaccines and 7 years of experience in Change Control Management. In addition, he has undergone certified training ranging from QMB to quality auditor. Mr Kolthoff is experienced in conducting internal audits and accompanying external audits.
Mr Björn Kolthoff supports Entourage as Project Consultant.
