Curt Nielsen

Experience

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  University of Southern Denmark

  Apr 2001 - Apr 2002

  Research Assistant

  Molecular biology research on functional expression of multiple heterologous enzymes in Yeast.

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  Evolva Biotech A/S

  May 2002 - Jul 2005

  Research Scientist/Scientific co-founder
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  Evolva Group

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2018

  • Coordinated strain development and process optimization on internal product (on market). Increased production by 30%.• Led successful Tech transfer of two complete research programs between India and Switzerland (including production process). Where others had given up, I dealt with the cultural difference efficiently and finished the transfer on time.• Supporting registration of products in new markets writing the scientific documentation of production strain background and part of final product QC report Show less • Successfully Managed research project with Japanese commercial partner. Reporting and handling multiple stakeholders CSO, Board of directors, scientific review board and commercial partners (project manager, business development and technical experts).• Technology scouting and CRO evaluation and management. Setup of primary cell cultures, and generation of immortalised cell lines, both using CRO and in-house efforts.• Leading cross-functional team. Leading team of eight people from three different departments, and 5 different countries.• Commended by CEO for my strong commitment, persistence, and my calm demeanour when things became stressful. The project milestone for which I was responsible came in a month ahead of schedule despite multiple issues that needed resolution. Show less

  • Project Manager, Senior Scientist II, Strain Development

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Project Manager, Senior Scientist

    Apr 2015 - Sept 2017

  • Senior Scientist, Team Leader

    Jan 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Research Scientist, Team Leader

    Aug 2005 - Dec 2012
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  Basel area, Switzerland

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2022

  Project Manager, Senior Scientist
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  Lonza

  Feb 2022 - now

  Senior Program Manager Drug Product Services