Professional Profile
PMP-certified R&D Project Manager with 5+ years of experience leading global, cross-functional teams in early-stage biopharmaceutical development. Proven expertise in program management from research to early clinical phases, managing 6-figure budgets, and mitigating complex risks. Combines a PhD in molecular biology with strong scientific communication to drive programs across hematology, respiratory, immunology, and cardiovascular/renal therapeutic areas and rare diseases.
Core Competencies
Strategic Project & Program Management (Early Development)
PMP® Certified Methodologies
Global R&D Project Leadership
Cross-Functional Team Management
Risk Identification & Mitigation
Budgeting & Financial Forecasting
Biotechnology & Plasma Products
Immunology & Rare Diseases
Stakeholder & KOL Engagement
Regulatory, CMC & Clinical Development
Scientific Communication
Multilingual: English (C1), German (B2), Turkish (Native)
Mentoring
Process Optimization & Lessons Learned / After Action Review Facilitation
Governance Reporting & Executive Communication
External Collaborations & Vendor Management
Professional Experience
R&D Project Manager
CSL Innovation GmbH, Marburg
Aug 2022 - Present
- Lead project teams to ensure deliverables are achieved while identifying and managing risks.
- Monitor project plans, facilitate resolution of escalated items, and manage annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts.
- Execute information sharing with stakeholders, providing routine status updates through formal and informal channels.
- Manage collaboration activities with external partners, including legal agreements and integration of services and technologies.
R&D Project Coordinator
CSL Behring, Marburg
Aug 2019 - Aug 2022
- Coordinated project requirements, contracts, and invoices to support senior project managers and cross-functional R&D teams.
- Supported monitoring of project plans, risk mitigation, and budget creation for global R&D initiatives.
- Managed meeting minutes and Action, Decision, Issue (ADI) logs to ensure clear communication and project tracking.
Pre-clinical Scientist
Excellence Cluster Cardio-Pulmonary Systems (ECCPS), Gießen
Oct 2014 - Jul 2019
- Coordinated and managed global pre-clinical projects focused on pulmonary vascular diseases.
- Presented research findings and project updates at major international conferences, including the American Thoracic Society.
Director at Large, Marketing & Communications
Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) Frankfurt Chapter
Mar 2023 - Present (Volunteer)
- Provide strategic guidance on marketing and communications, ensuring compliance with HBA branding and policies.
- Plan and implement chapter marketing, event promotion, and social media goals to support regional objectives.
- Build and manage robust committees through recruitment, mentoring, and performance management.
Education & Certifications
Education
- Ph.D., Veterinary Medicine and Medicine Justus Liebig University, Gießen, Germany
- M.Sc., Biotechnology (High Honor Degree) Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
- B.Sc., Genetics and Bioengineering Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
Key Certifications & Memberships
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Management Essentials GP Strategies
- Member, Project Management Institute (PMI) Engaged with the Frankfurt/Eschborn Local Group.
- Member, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) Active leadership role in the Frankfurt Chapter.