Profile

Stephan Klaschka, | Catalyst Executive | M.Sc., MBA, PMP, PSM

Stephan is an awarded strategy and transformation leader with more than 25 years of global work experience. He drives transformation, innovation, turnaround, and operational excellence in life-sciences companies of all sizes — from startups to Global 20 enterprises in converging industries including Pharma, Biotech, Diagnostics, and Medical Devices with passion, integrity, and hands-on leadership.

His international executive positions included CEO, COO, CIO, Chief Growth Officer, Chief of Staff, Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Principal, and Regulatory Compliance Officer with extensive experience in entrepreneurship, start-up, academia, government, global corporations, and startups in various industries and geographies including Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA), the Americas, and Asia-Pacific (APAC).

Stephan Klaschka: From $700M Portfolios to $10M Project Rescues

  • A Proven Track Record: Over 25 years of global experience driving digital evolution, clinical operations excellence, and organizational effectiveness.
  • The HBR Standard: Featured as a thought leader in the Harvard Business Review teaching case “Boehringer Ingelheim: Leading Innovation,” utilized by business schools worldwide.
  • Regulatory Precision: Expert in navigating GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and emerging AI/ML ethical governance to ensure innovation never compromises compliance.
  • Global Versatility: Executive leadership experience spanning the Americas, Europe, APAC, and LATAM.

Stephan holds three Master’s degrees in Computer Science, Management/Project Management, and Business Administration (MBA), and advanced degrees in Strategic Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Leadership from leading schools in Europe and the United States.

He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Professional Scrum Master (PSM-I), and a graduate of the MIT Advanced Certificate for Executives (ACE) and IMD/MIT Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) programs.