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Timo Hamm

Lableader Formulation- And Process Development Solid Oral Dosage Forms
Raunheim,HE

Summary

Dynamic leader and innovator with extensive experience at Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH, specializing in drug delivery/formulation development and project management. Excelled in leading cross-functional teams to pioneer oral solid dosage forms of biologics, enhancing laboratory operations through analytical technologies. Proven track record in mentoring staff, with expertise in HPLC and project software applications. Fluent in English and German.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Head

Sanofi-Aventis Deutlschand GmbH
01.2021 - Current
  • Acted as window person for all CMC related formulation activities of several projects from early stages of research onwards and up to Phase 1 clinical trials.
  • Lead cross-functional global teams and was accountable for the development of innovative oral solid dosage forms of biologics.
  • Coordinated laboratory work with outside departments and facilities to keep samples and results moving forward.
  • Kept laboratory in line with facility and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Oversaw the hiring, training, and supervision of laboratory staff to create an effective team environment.
  • Ensured accurate data collection and analysis through strict quality control measures.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies to determine potential benefits for the lab's operations and research projects.

Bench Scientist

Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Simultaneously managed several complex formulation projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
  • Conducted extensive literature reviews to inform research direction and stay current on emerging trends in the field.
  • Mentored junior scientists and provided guidance on their career development and research projects.
  • Presented research findings at local and global project teams, promoting knowledge sharing among peers.

Chemical Laboratory Technician

Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Assisted in the development of new products by preparing parenteral formulations of peptides and proteins unter aseptic conditions.
  • Generated insightful conclusions from experimental data through detailed analysis, contributing significantly to the overall success of laboratory projects.
  • Maintained a safe working environment, adhering to strict safety protocols and handling hazardous materials responsibly.
  • Inspected and performed basic maintenance on laboratory equipment.
  • Established standard operating procedures for safe and effective operation of chemical testing setups.

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Intern

Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
07.2014 - 12.2014
  • Project Title: Development of subcutaneous modified release formulations for incretins via spray drying

Chemical Laboratory Technician (Training)

Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
09.2011 - 06.2014

Education

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

Provadis School of Int. Management And Technology
Frankfurt Am Main
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Provadis School of Int. Management And Technology
Frankfurt Am Main
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Max-Planck-Schule
Rüsselsheim Am Main
04.2001 -

Skills

    Drug Delivery/Formulation Development:

  • Parenteral delivery (aseptic, sterile solutions, suspensions, lyophilizates, nanoparticles)
  • Oral solid dosage forms (tablets, granules, multiparticulates, powders, emulsions, suspensions, solutions)
  • Pharmaceutical operations (spray drying, drip casting, fluid-bed coating, hot-melt extrusion, high-shear and wet granulation)
  • Intermediate formulations: (solubility screenings, aqueous formulations, lipid formulations, enabling formulations such as ASDs, micro- and nano suspensions, wet and dry milling of amorphous and crystalline APIs)
  • Analytical Technologies:

  • Stability Assessment of small molecules, peptides and proteins via HPLC (RP, SEC) particle size analysis (static- and dynamic light scattering, micro-flow imaging)
  • Characterization of solid- semi-solid and liquid dosage forms in accordance with international pharmacopoeias (tap- and bluk density, friability tablet hardness, water content, water activity, powder flow

    People and Project Management:

  • Supervision and management of up to 4 technicians
  • "Management Essentials" certificate
  • IT applications:

  • MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Power BI), OriginLab, JMP EndNote, iLab, OpenLab and many software solutions to control analytical equipment, sort, interpret and plot respective results
  • Languages:

  • German (native speaker); English (business fluent written and spoken); French (basic knowledge)

Timeline

Laboratory Head

Sanofi-Aventis Deutlschand GmbH
01.2021 - Current

Bench Scientist

Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
01.2018 - 12.2020

Chemical Laboratory Technician

Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
01.2015 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Intern

Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
07.2014 - 12.2014

Chemical Laboratory Technician (Training)

Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
09.2011 - 06.2014

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

Provadis School of Int. Management And Technology
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Provadis School of Int. Management And Technology
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Max-Planck-Schule
04.2001 -
Timo HammLableader Formulation- And Process Development Solid Oral Dosage Forms