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Salome Lassner

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Profile

After more than 20 years of professional experience, I can look back on a large number of

successful projects in the medical, pharma, AI and IT industry. With my pioneering spirit, I took

the leading role in numerous cases of groundbreaking restructuring, product development

and business model conception.

One of my strongest quality characteristics as a leader is enthusiasm; I am always able to form

committed and assertive teams with a high success rate.

Sustainable knowledge transfer is moreover a key aspiration of my approach, which is why

inspiring workshops as well as extensive training offers constitute an essential component of

my operations as an entrepreneur.

My sense of interdisciplinary links and cross-industry collaboration makes me an expert in

creating powerful synergies.

My network, which I closely linked through commitment, gives me scope for action in a wide

variety of fields of activity.

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Top Skills

Program & Project Management | 15+ years

• Certified Senior Project Manager (IAPM)
• Extensive multi-project, portfolio, and large-scale program management experience
• Deep industry expertise: Energy, Healthcare, Pharma, AI, and IT (Corporate & Start-ups)
• Compliance & Governance Audits, statutory mandates and legal certainty management
• Corporate process landscape design, process optimization, and workflow modeling using BPMN
• Strong leadership of cross-functional, multi-disciplinary, and globally distributed matrix and agile organizations
• Proven ability to analyze complex content, simplify setups, and increase transparency
• Professional supplier management, global sourcing contracts, and strategic 2nd source frameworks
• Languages: English (fluent), German (native)

Project Management | Tools & Methodologies

• Agile, Scrum, Lean, Kanban, OKRs, Quality Gates, and Transition Management
• JIRA, TFS / Azure DevOps (Backlog, Defect & User Story Management)
• Meisterplan, Polarion, MS Project, ServiceNow (incl. Planning Console)
• Microsoft 365, SAP, and digital reporting platforms

Global Experience

• Europe, China, India, and the US
• Managed international customer support and on-site beta testing as a direct interface to R&D
• Led global knowledge transfer and established the local R&D infrastructure in Shanghai, China

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Projects

[Telefonnummer nur mit Premium sichtbar] Management Consultant | 3P Projects: Energy Industry

Responsibility & Approach

• Assumed central management and leadership tasks within the large-scale Program
• Advised program leadership and cross-functional teams on strategic execution and governance optimization
• Developed a comprehensive corporate process landscape and modeled modular workflows using BPMN standards

Project results

• Reduced operational complexity and strengthened program governance through transparent management structures

2026 Auditor Compliance & Governance | project for BEW Berliner Energie und Wärme: Energy Industry

Responsibility & Approach

• Executed program-level compliance and operational assurance audits for a €1.5B power plant construction project
• Audited the legal delegation of project leadership obligations and statutory compliance frameworks
• Developed risk-based audit matrices, conducted stakeholder interviews, and verified program documentation

Project results

• Delivered a comprehensive audit checklist, the final PPT report, and a structured follow-up tracking list

2025 Senior Project Manager Regulatory Affairs | project for Baxter Deutschland GmbH / Vantive: Healthcare Industry

Responsibility & Approach

• Led the global transfer of product certificates and regulatory approvals within a major corporate carve-out framework
• Coordinated functional teams and local country organizations within a complex, globally distributed matrix structure
• Steered global transfer processes and moderated cross-border meetings under strict compliance requirements

Project results

• Ensured full regulatory compliance and seamless product availability during the corporate carve-out through transparent tracking structures

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2024 – 2025 Portfolio Manager, Program Manager & PMO | Dynavax Düsseldorf: Pharma Industry

Responsibility

• Directed the entire project portfolio management, governance structures, and budget controls for 30 project managers
• Managed the strategic „Batch Size Increase Scale-Up“ program for vaccine production in close alignment with technical leads
• Facilitated resource allocation, cross-portfolio risk mitigation, and C-level reporting for the Managing Director and Executive Board in the US

Approach / Methodology

• Standardized portfolio prioritization and strategic alignment using OKR frameworks
• Established centralized portfolio tracking, status dashboards, and tool optimization
• Drove corporate change management, project reviews, quality gates, and methodology coaching for project teams

Project results

• Successfully established full portfolio transparency and scaled the critical vaccine production infrastructure to target capacity

2024 Senior Program Manager Transformation Office | project for Getinge: Pharma & Medical Industry

Responsibility & Approach

• Successfully established and structured the entire program governance from scratch
• Managed a large-scale transformation program consisting of 7 projects across 3 European sites, focusing on coating and combination products
• Directed program-level scheduling, risk mitigation, and dependency management in Jira while reporting progress directly to C-level management
• Harmonized cross-divisional processes, defined roles/responsibilities, and coached key team members to improve interdisciplinary cooperation

Project results

• Successfully delivered the CTD submission for heparin-coated medical combination products to TÜV Süd

2023 Project Manager & Consultant | project for Bavaria Medizin Technologie GmbH / Lubrizol: Pharma & Healthcare Industry

Responsibility & Approach

• Led a complex R&D project for drug-coated balloon catheters at the intersection of medical devices and pharmaceuticals (Combination Devices)
• Directed the successful preparation, implementation, and follow-up of a government GMP inspection for an extended manufacturing authorization
• Coordinated cross-functional interfaces, global project tracks (Reflow, Eurofins, Lubrizol), and external analytical laboratories under strict GMP compliance

Project results

• Successfully passed the governmental GMP inspection, securing the extended manufacturing authorization for the site and business continuation

2022 – 2023 Project Manager & Consultant | project for avateramedical GmbH: Healthcare Industry

Responsibility & Approach

• Managed agile project tracks for single-use products within a robotic-assisted surgery environment
• Directed technical requirement analyses and monitored milestone progressions
• Managed international suppliers and developed a strategic 2nd source framework

Project results

• Successfully secured the supply chain for disposable components via a validated 2nd source strategy

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2021 – 2022 R&D Project Manager & Consultant | project for HARTMANN GROUP: Healthcare Industry

Responsibility & Approach

• Led R&D project planning for single-use devices with direct reporting to C-level management
• Managed global supplier contracts, budgets, and external product verification activities
• Coordinated cross-functional workflows to achieve the formal product design freeze

Project results

• Successfully secured all critical project milestones, concluding in a timely design freeze

2021 Business Lead | project for Charité Berlin: AI & Digital Health Industry

• Acted as Business Lead and Interim CEO for an early-phase AI algorithm („decision support system“ for chest X-rays)
• Drove strategic business development, financial planning, commercialization strategies, and competitive analyses
• Managed the product validation phase and directed partner and investor acquisition to secure public funding
• Successfully delivered the AI MVP (Minimum Viable Product) as a integrated plug-in for global PACS providers

2021 IT Project Manager | project for Eurofins Genomics: Pharma Industry

• Defined and implemented technical concepts and specifications for new IT applications in the pharmaceutical sector
• Managed the end-to-end migration of business requirements into a functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
• Directed the definition, execution, release tracking, and validation of IT software testing concepts

2019 – 2026 CEO & Co-Founder | NextStep AG Consulting

Responsibility

• Founded and scaled the boutique management consulting firm upon strategic market demand
• Full P&L responsibility, strategic business development, and international client acquisition
• Advised C-level executives and program boards in highly regulated industries (MedTech/Healthcare)

Approach / Methodology

• Developed and executed market-entry, scaling, and operational turnaround strategies
• Prepared investor-readiness frameworks, key corporate metrics, and stakeholder management structures
• Established transparent decision-making governance, clear accountabilities, and execution routines

Project results

• Successfully scaled the consulting business from inception to a sustainable operational growth phase
• Positioned the firm as a trusted strategic partner for large-scale corporate programs (e.g., Siemens)
• Orchestrated the corporate structuring and preparation phases for a successful company exit/sale

2019 Project Manager | project for SIEMENS Healthineers Computer Tomography: Healthcare Industry

• Developed quality gates in form of user stories in close collaboration with software architects
• Built up an international customer network to strengthen and drive the co-creation approach
• Ensured continuous integration of customer feedback into the software development lifecycle

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2016 – 2019 Project Manager | project for SIEMENS Healthineers Surgery: Healthcare Industry

Responsibility

• Conducted innovation and usability workshops with global customers using value proposition design
• Established an international customer co-creation network considering legal and compliance mandates
• Managed cross-functional project teams and synchronized annual platform releases

Approach / Methodology

• Introduced agile development methods with a strong focus on collaborative co-creation workflows
• Planned, organized, and moderated cross-departmental alignment and steering meetings
• Executed comprehensive project management including prioritization, reporting, and controlling

Project results

• Created strong synergy effects and improved quality assurance in cross-departmental communication
• Increased efficiency in resource management through early-stage development interventions
• Delivered a customer-centric product based on rapid prototyping and early feedback

2012 – 2018 PMO in Program Management | project for SIEMENS Healthineers Computer Tomography: Healthcare Industry

Responsibility

• Provided agile multi-project management and PMO structures for efficient strategy execution
• Supported the global market launch phases for six major product introductions
• Facilitated the definition and deployment of the modular product platform SOMATOM.go for entry-level markets

Approach / Methodology

• Acted as FMEA moderator and defined reliability concepts for hardware and software components
• Introduced Lean structures, including daily standups and agile tracking frameworks
• Co-designed the cross-functional restructuring of the business unit into an agile product line

Project results

• Successfully launched the strategic modular product platform SOMATOM.go in Europe
• Released six innovative, low-maintenance products including all corresponding software versions
• Significantly increased profitability and reduced structural complexity in the target market

2010 – 2013 Project Manager | project for SIEMENS Healthineers After Sales Business: Healthcare Industry

Responsibility

• Managed cross-business unit projects to align global R&D, marketing, and sales functions
• Established cross-functional collaboration and interface standards between six business units
• Developed training and communication channels for the global rollout of new sales processes

Approach / Methodology

• Planned and moderated cross-departmental workshops to analyze and document complex dependencies
• Designed and maintained system configuration diagrams to reduce technical complexity
• Implemented cross-divisional guidelines to streamline and standardize worldwide data quality

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Project results

• Increased after-sales revenue through simplified and standardized R&D requirements
• Successfully transitioned the pilot phase into the standard operations of the business units
• Achieved a significant reduction in customer complaints through minimized process complexity

2002 – 2010 Team Lead Customer Experience | project for SIEMENS Healthineers Computer Tomography: Healthcare Industry

Responsibility

• Built up global customer focus and established cross-functional quality gates in the R&D process
• Managed international customer support during market entry product launch
• Defined and implemented training and verification concepts for system integration

Approach / Methodology

• Applied agile project management methodologies within an extensive and complex development environment
• Analyzed technical findings and co-developed solution paths directly with software developers
• Expanded testing methodologies in system integration to secure customer feedback loop

Project results

• Established clear, transparent quality gates across the entire development lifecycle
• Achieved sustainable software error reduction and minimized post-launch complaints
• Significantly increased overall product quality and global customer satisfaction levels

1999 – 2002 MTRA | Dr. Lindner & Kollegen, Radiological Practice Nuremberg

• Full-time MTRA in a private radiological practice focusing on diagnostics: CT, MR, angiography, and X-ray procedures

1999 State Examination | Professional School for Medical-Technical Radiology Assistants, Nuremberg

Salome Lassner

IAPM identification code 1C32 YL59 M9BT 

IAPM Certification, Liechtenstein, issued: [Telefonnummer nur mit Premium sichtbar]