Bernhard Opitz

Current

• Senior Vice President Operations at Unilife Medical Solutions

Recommended

3 people have recommended Bernhard

Connections

119 connections

Industry

Biotechnology

Bernhard Opitz’s Summary

email: bernhardopitz@mac.com

I am a senior technical operations executive and I work within top leadership teams driving high-performance results in a global life-sciences or technically-based product organization.

My critical leadership beliefs that support my 25 years of proven results include:

* Maximize the value of the company’s fixed assets by designing and implementing best-flow manufacturing concepts.
* Apply rigorous project and portfolio management for successful business development, synthesizing inputs from all stakeholders.
* Link all technology and product initiatives to consumer needs while adapting to changing business requirements, market conditions, and emerging technologies.
* Unleash the potential of the company’s human capital to sustainably drive innovation and business growth.



I am a hands-on, self-motivated, and decisive leader with extensive experience in large global operations as well as entrepreneurial start-ups. I am known for my ability to drive revenues up, improve market share, and grow profits in highly competitive markets.

Key Highlights:

1) Led engineering and operations divisions at Bayer with budget of $38MM, 230 employees and $1B annual capital portfolios
2) Created 27 new products or processes in pharmaceuticals and biotech, diagnostics, food, chemicals, specialty polymers, fibers, and plastic films generating millions in revenue
3) Built scientific operations and product development teams from ground-up in biotechnology start-up with FDA-approved products

Bernhard Opitz’s Specialties:

Global Product Strategies, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Product Development, Technology Development, New Product Launches

Supply Chain Development, Capital Project Investments, Lean Management/ TPM, Win-win Negotiations, Process Improvements, Compliance Management

Profit/Loss Leadership, Biotech Start-Ups, Engineering Leadership, Global Matrix Organizations, Leadership Development, Talent Development

Bernhard Opitz’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• reference requests
• getting back in touch