PhD Scientist & Innovation Executive at the Interface

Bridging the Gap Between Science and Digital Value: I am a Strategic Innovation Executive and Product Leader with a PhD in Physical Chemistry, a Postdoc in Pharmaceuticals, and over 10 years of experience leading global R&D and Digital organizations. My career is defined by Cross-Domain Innovation, the ability to translate rigorous scientific principles into scalable digital products and computational workflows. I don't just "run IT." I build the engines that enable scientific exploration. From co-developing novel sensors and equipment with hardware partners to architecting global drone sensing platforms, I specialize in scouting emerging technologies, justifying technology investments (ROI/NPV), and transforming them into corporate assets. How I Lead: My leadership style is defined by a unique combination of intellectual curiosity and execution discipline (CliftonStrengths). I bring a Strategic and Analytical mindset to innovation, viewing technology through a lens of rigorous validation to separate hype from sustainable business value. Fueled by the Learner and Activator in me, I don't just study emerging trends; I have a drive to make things happen, empowering teams to move rapidly from concept to prototype. Crucially, as a Relator, I treat innovation as a team sport. I focus on building deep, high-trust relationships with startups, universities, and internal engineering teams to bridge the culture gap between diverse disciplines.
Core Expertise:
• Emerging Tech Scouting, Product Strategy & Validation • Building & Scaling Agile Organizations (75+ FTEs) • Computational Workflows & Physical/Digital Convergence (IT/OT) • Innovation Discipline, ROI/NPV & Portfolio Management

Currently available for executive challenges in Emerging Technology, Product Leadership, and strategies transforming R&D, Life Sciences, and Pharma Manufacturing.