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Bernd Wagner, PhD
Head of Quality Assurance, Europe
Bernd is with Ecron Acunova since 2009 and has extensive experience of Quality Assurance (GCP), Quality Management (ISO 9000 ff) and International Project/Program Management in drug development (phase II – Marketing Authorization).
Prior to his current role, Bernd has served in several senior manager positions for Pharmaceutical, CRO and Medical Device Companies since starting his professional career as a CRA in 1991.
During his function as Project Leader, Bernd successfully led drug development projects to accomplish European registration.
As an ISO 9000 certified QA Manager, his expertise and proven leadership has been instrumental in setting up and maintaining Quality Assurance systems including analysis and improvement of business processes and validation of computerized systems.
In addition to his varied skills and experience Bernd holds a PhD in Biology. |
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Balaji Iyengar Durai
Chief Financial Officer
Balaji Iyengar Durai, CFO for Manipal Acunova Ltd, is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with more than 13 years of experience in the field of Corporate Finance. He is one of the founding members of Manipal Acunova and plays an important role as a member of the M&A team in the globalization initiatives of the Company.
Prior to this role he was the Financial Controller at Manipal Universal Learning, a learning resource development centre of the Manipal Group. He started his career as a Trainee in 20th Century Finance in Mumbai a leading financial services Company.
He is a member of the CII in Bangalore. |
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Sabine Kuehnau, PhD
Director Marketing and Contracts
Dr Kuehnau has been with Ecron Acunova since 1992, actively involved in the Company development from a national to an international full-service CRO. She was responsible for project management and proposal management as per client needs in the pharmaceutical, biotech and device industry. Subsequently she was responsible for the supervision of project performances, cost control, proposals, personnel affairs and day-to-day business. Dr. Kuehnau has managed more than 100 national and multi-national clinical projects (mainly phase II - phase IV), performed mainly in Western and Eastern Europe. The key areas include rheumatology, gastroenterology, gynecology, pulmonology, dermatology, cardiovascular diseases etc.
Prior to ECRON, Dr Kuehnau began her career in 1991 as a medical writer. In addition, she has been the Production Manager according to AMG (German Drug Act) in 2006 and 2007.
Dr Kuehnau is a member of the German Society for Pharmaceutical Medicine (DGPharMed). She is an MSc in Biology and was awarded a PhD by the Faculty of Biology of the University of Constance (Germany). |
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