Alexander Hinkis - Co-Founder and CEO

Q: Where is Alexander based?

Alexander is based in Vienna, Austria .

Q: What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: English (Native), Hebrew (Native), Russian (Native), German (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months . Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is QMS Senior Specialist at Abbott GmbH .

Q: What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for Abbott GmbH , Alvotech , Abbott Products Operations AG , Dräger , and BioNTech SE .

Q: Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical , Healthcare , and Chemical . Alexander also has some experience in Biotechnology and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Project Management . Alexander also has some experience in Finance , Product Development , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Pharmaceutical , and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Project Management .

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Vienna, Austria

Experience

May 2024 - Dec 2024

8 months

QMS Senior Specialist

Abbott GmbH

Conducted technical QMS assessments of the corporate complaints platform
Estimated effort for the upgrade activity
Developed a high-level data migration plan
Coordinated with the software vendor on required adjustments
Developed a proof of concept and presented it to business stakeholders

Mar 2024 - Oct 2024

8 months

QA Specialist

Alvotech

Led quality efforts to prepare the organization for GxP audits
Drafted, revised, and reviewed IT SOPs
Conducted internal audits and managed findings
Coordinated with IT and QA teams on CAPA resolutions
Worked with IT providers on software and hardware upgrades
Qualified lab equipment hardware and software

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Support Specialist

Abbott Products Operations AG

Provided 2nd-level support for lab software: NeoLiCy (method validation) and DryLab (method development)
Communicated with business stakeholders and the IT system owner
Monitored and resolved support tickets

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

7 months

Support Specialist

Dräger

Supported the quality system (Trackwise)
Communicated with IT and QA stakeholders
Advised on processes and shared best practices

Sep 2022 - Oct 2023

1 year 2 months

IT Project Manager

Abbott Products Operations AG

Implemented lab management systems: NeoLiCy (method validation) and DryLab (method development)
Gathered requirements
Authored project plans
Planned and reported on budgets
Led validation deliverables

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Cyber Security Expert

Abbott Products Operations AG

Authoring divisional SOP for cyber security
Authoring cyber security training material for Abbott EPD sites
Leading cyber security audit preparation with sites’ representatives
Review of existing cyber documentation and gap analysis
CAPAs drafting and mitigation planning

Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

1 year 5 months

System Architect

BioNTech SE

Lead architecture activities within QA digital solutions team
QMS systems landscape design
RFP system selection use cases drafting, migration and interface analysis and design
Batch release systems selection and requirements gathering
Data migration lead

Sep 2021 - Oct 2022

1 year 2 months

Project Manager

Merck KGaA

Support the business partner unit with all-around project activities
Financial reporting and budget allocation
IT stakeholders management
Collaboration with business project leads in project activities
Project planning
Reporting and collaboration with senior management

Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

6 months

Interim Business Relationship Manager Supply Chain

Abbott Healthcare Products BV

Lead of global rollout for manufacturing and process data collection with OSIsoft Pi
Budget and staffing responsibility for supply chain program within division’ ERP and MDM systems
Budget forecasting and analysis
Requirements analysis, RFP reviews and member of steering committee

Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

6 months

QMS Trackwise Consultant

Boehringer Ingelheim

Supplier risk management and supplier qualification process design
Trackwise configuration
Crystal reports development
GxP documentation authoring

Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

10 months

Requirements Engineer

Sartorius Stedim Systems GmbH

CAF (Cross application functions) requirements definition and specification
Work items (features, use-case, change requests, tasks and ideas) process definition in Polarion ALM
Features introduction and refinement
Member of requirements management team
Iterative product development within software development and testing teams
Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes expert (Deviation, Investigation, CAPA, Change Control etc.)

Feb 2019 - Jan 2020

1 year

QMS Delivery Consultant

Abbott Nutrition

Device complaints solution implementation
Requirements design according to GAMP5
Market analysis and regulatory standards introduction
Stakeholders workshops lead
User stories and URS authoring
UAT and validation activities lead
GxP platform launch and hypercare lead

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

7 months

Data Migration Architect

Leo Pharma

Quality and compliance processes design
Source to target architecture definition
Data objects structuring
Hands on utilization of Trackwise QMS and Veeva Vault automation tools
Veeva certified administrator

Jun 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 7 months

QMS Trackwise Consultant

Boehringer Ingelheim

Data migration lead (Merial animal health acquisition)
Meetings with stakeholders and business analysis
GxP documentation approver
Assistance with project management activities

Nov 2016 - Dec 2018

2 years 2 months

Project Manager and Process Owner

Merck KGaA

GxP agile project manager with budgets of 2M € and above
Scrum master and team manager in a matrix organization
Software product requirements specification and RFP management
Presentations and collaboration with senior management
Financial reporting and budget allocation

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Pharmaceutical (7.5 years), Healthcare (5.5 years), Chemical (3 years), Biotechnology (2 years), and Food and Beverage (1 year).

Pharmaceutical

Healthcare

Chemical

Biotechnology

Food and Beverage

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Quality Assurance (6 years), Information Technology (6 years), Project Management (4 years), Finance (3.5 years), Product Development (3 years), and Operations (1 year).

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Project Management

Finance

Product Development

Operations

Summary

I am an energetic leader with over 15 years of international experience in the life science industry, including pharmaceuticals, biopharma, and medical devices. I'm passionate about matching business needs with technology and data-driven ecosystems. Being open-minded, constructive, and open to feedback helps me bring people together around a clear vision. I love being part of a global organization that encourages excellence, drives continuous improvement, and values its most important asset- its people.

Languages

English

Native

Hebrew

Native

Russian

Native

German

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

GISMA Business School (Maastricht School of Management)

Master of Business Administration, International Business specialization · International Business · Hanover, Germany

Oct 2004 - Jun 2008

Technion, Israel Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management, Information Technologies specialization · Industrial Engineering and Management · Haifa, Israel

Oct 1995 - Jun 1999

Full matriculation in science · Science (Mathematics, Physics, Computer science)

Certifications & licenses

Salesforce certified administrator

TOGAF 9.2

Trackwise Digital

Trackwise certified trainer

Veeva Vault Administrator White Belt

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Alexander based?

Alexander is based in Vienna, Austria.

What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: English (Native), Hebrew (Native), Russian (Native), German (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alexander be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alexander would be well-suited for roles such as: QMS Senior Specialist, QA Specialist, Support Specialist.

What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is QMS Senior Specialist at Abbott GmbH.

What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for Abbott GmbH, Alvotech, Abbott Products Operations AG, Dräger, and BioNTech SE.

Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Chemical. Alexander also has some experience in Biotechnology and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management. Alexander also has some experience in Finance, Product Development, and Operations.

Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology.

Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management.

What is Alexander's education?

Alexander holds a Master in International Business from GISMA Business School (Maastricht School of Management) and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering and Management from Technion, Israel Institute of Technology.

Does Alexander have any certificates?

Alexander has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Salesforce certified administrator, TOGAF 9.2, and Trackwise Digital.

What is the availability of Alexander?

Alexander is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Alexander?

Alexander's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.