Joerg Wania

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ABOUT JOERG WANIA

Experienced Life Science Executive with 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in Clinical Trial Supply, Business Development & Licensing and M&A.I have built my career at the intersection of strategic growth, operational excellence, and cross functional leadership — driving high impact initiatives for CDMOs, pharmaceutical companies, and global service providers.My expertise spans the full BD & L lifecycle: from opportunity identification and strategic evaluation to cross functional alignment, negotiation support, and integration of newly acquired or licensed assets. In addition, I bring hands on M&A experience with GMP relevant infrastructures and a strong background in Clinical Trial Supply, enabling me to bridge commercial, operational, and regulatory perspectives.As a people focused leader, I excel in building high performing, collaborative teams, managing change, and fostering alignment in global matrix environments. I am known for clear communication, structured decision making, and my ability to unite stakeholders across functions and regions.While my career foundations lie in sales related functions, I have progressively evolved into a strategic leader, focusing on BD & L, strategic projects, and long term value creation for organizations navigating complex market environments.Key Expertise:Clinical Trial Supply (CTS)• Deep understanding of global clinical supply chains• Comparator sourcing, demand planning, forecasting and risk mitigation• Operational alignment between clinical, supply chain and manufacturing teamsBusiness Development & Licensing• Opportunity assessment, due diligence support and cross functional evaluation• Strategic partnership development with internal and external stakeholders• Structuring BD & L processes and aligning diverse functional teamsMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)• Evaluation of GMP assets and service portfolios• Support of integration planning and cross functional coordination• Identification of strategic growth opportunitiesLeadership & Strategic Management• Leading teams in matrix organizations with clarity and motivation• Managing change and driving strategic transformation• Cross functional stakeholder management at all organizational levels• Global networking and strategic influence across regionsSupporting Strengths• Development and execution of global strategies• Process optimization and identification of efficiency levers• Structured, analytical, and solution oriented mindset