Our core team of Agile Advisors is comprised of seasoned executives specializing in biotech and life sciences, with a strong focus on business development, corporate strategy and data analytics. The core team is instrumental not only in executing assigned projects but also in managing the engagement of our extended team of Agile Advisors, ensuring seamless operations and delivery of customized solutions.
Helmut Brunar
Agile Advisor
Seasoned professional focused on providing consulting services to the pharma, biotech and medtech sectors. Skilled in selling and acquiring highly complex technologies, products and services. Adept at attracting new customers, in- and out-licensing, and due diligences. Technical proficiency spans manufacturing, supply chain, quality systems, and process qualification. Managed large capital investment programs ranging from planning to new site commissioning. PhD in Chemical Sciences from the Technical University of Vienna.
Sasa Leskovsek
Agile Advisor
Senior executive with global leadership roles at multinational pharmaceutical companies. Extremely well connected within the private equity landscape with first-hand experience supporting M&A operations for companies in Hungary, Croatia, Russia, and Spain. Led large, innovative teams in R&D and Scientific Affairs. Highly experienced within the CRO and CDMO landscape. MSc in Engineering and PhD in Chemical Sciences from the University of Ljubljana. MBA from IEDC – Bled School of Management.
Cindy Tsang
Agile Advisor
Experienced healthcare professional with a focus on biotech, medical devices, medical technologies, and life sciences. Global reach spanning the USA, Europe, and Asia with in-depth experiences in business development, corporate strategy and advisory, compliance consulting, and scientific R&D for multinational pharmaceutical corporations, major investment banks, consulting firms, and early-stage companies. MBA from the University of Cambridge, UK, with a specialization in Finance, complemented by a BSc in Biochemistry from Seattle University, USA.
Bernd Schollmeier
Agile Advisor
Innovation accelerator and market access director. Worked as partner at a consulting firm specialized on vaccine products, the worldwide vaccine market, and virtually every vaccine indication. Strong people manager, negotiator and communicator with extensive Marketing & Sales experience. Deep knowledge in vaccines, hemophilia, rare diseases, oncology, immunology, genetic diseases and women’s health. Diploma in Economics, International Marketing and Human Resources from the Berufsakademie Mannheim.
Martin Helmstedt
Internal Advisor
Solution oriented professional specialized in data analytics and data warehousing. High level expertise in implementing information extractors for generating business insights from unstructured data. Extensive background in data modeling and data base design, underscored by a track record in project management. MSc in Engineering and Economics from the TU Vienna. Martin plays a pivotal role as Internal Advisor, focusing on strategic initiatives, our proprietary project data base, and knowledge management.
Extended Team
of Agile Advisors
Our Extended Team of Agile Advisors is comprised of seasoned professionals and recognized experts in their respective fields with significant industry experience and outstanding references. We have diligently vetted all our Agile Advisors to ensure the highest standards of expertise and reliability. Our vetting process for identification and selection of Agile Advisors is supported by our Project Delivery Partners: K-Recruiting, M&P Consulting Group, EPM Scientific, Mantell Associates, and Alexander Hughes.