David is a well-connected biotech professional based in Vienna, Austria. He studied Biology in Bremen, Germany, and Brisbane, Australia. With a focus on molecular biology, he completed his PhD at the Max-Planck-Institute for Marine Microbiology.

In 2018, David transitioned into the biotech sector, taking on business and CMC management positions at a GMP manufacturer, as well as in clinical and market-stage product development companies. Starting in Business Development and now as a CMC Project Lead, he has developed a diverse skill set and comprehensive understanding of the biotech industry. His experience encompasses the commercialisation of services and technologies, leading multidisciplinary teams of experts in upstream and downstream process development, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, quality control, and quality assurance.