Andreas Kerzmann - Chief Product Officer

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Chief Product Officer at doctorly .

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

In recent years, Andreas has worked for doctorly and kerzmann.digital .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services . Andreas also has some experience in Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Strategy and Planning . Andreas also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Strategy and Planning , and Project Management .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Mar 2021 - Mar 2024

3 years 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Chief Product Officer

doctorly

Responsible for the first customer launch in 2021 and ongoing expansion of the customer base
Built and led a high-performing product team (3 PMs, 3 UX)
Set up cross-functional teams in agile product development with SCRUM
Formulated and translated overarching product strategies, analyzed market trends, defined product requirements and design
Transformed product development to focus on business value and users by improving processes and prioritization methods
Established clear communication with stakeholders inside and outside the company
Supported regulatory approval with KBV and gematik

Jan 2017 - Mar 2020

3 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

Chief Product Officer and Managing Director

NOVENTI Digital

Built a digital spin-off for the NOVENTI Group to create new B2B2C business models around digital health services
Built a corporate startup from scratch, growing from 2 to 30 employees in 2 years; responsible for technology and product
Launched the first version of the vimedi B2B2C platform in less than a year
Rebooted the callmyApo platform based on vimedi, onboarding nearly 5,000 pharmacies as clients and over 30,000 users nationwide
Developed the digital strategy for the NOVENTI Group, leading to the establishment of NOVENTI's health platform

Nov 2016 - Present

9 years 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Consultant

kerzmann.digital

Provided consulting services in digital health in Germany
Expertise: strategy consulting, product management and digital health innovation
Project and product management in implementation projects
Supported regulatory matters (gematik, KBV)
Provided strategic advice on changing legal frameworks (DigiG, GDNG, GDAG, KHVVG (hospital reform), NotfallreformG, ApothekenreformG, GVSG)
Software manufacturers: impact of the KHVVG on MD audits and the opportunities from it
Statutory health insurance: developed a data strategy related to the introduction of e-prescriptions and the associated regulatory framework
Regulator: created an e-prescription concept and a patient-centric strategy
Pharmacy billing service providers: analyzed the impact of new digitalization laws (especially DVPMG) and the resulting potentials and new business areas

Jul 2015 - Oct 2016

1 year 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Chief Product Officer

Ada Health

Transformed the former medx Clinical Decision Support System into a B2B2C offering with a strong focus on healthcare and patient centricity
Worked closely with the CTO to implement the B2B2C platform as a cloud-first microservices architecture for native app integration
Responsible for the first market launch of Ada as a patient-centric app, which became one of the highest-rated health apps in all app stores (e.g., 4.7-star rating in the Apple App Store, $120 million Series B funding)
Led the product department and the medical editorial team (30 doctors/medical editors) that translate medical knowledge into AI-ready data

Mar 2013 - Jun 2015

2 years 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Manager

gematik

Project manager for nationwide digital clinical health records (eFA)
Project manager for data management to improve safety in medication-based treatment (AMTS)
Project manager for all test regions of the electronic health card (eGK) (5 federal states) during the first rollout
Conducted scientific evaluation of the eGK rollout in Germany

Sep 2011 - Jan 2013

1 year 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior Product Manager

medx

Responsible for the product roadmap and development of the Berlin-based organization from an early stage to professional implementation, including product development
Defined implementation and architecture together with the lead software architect
Led the first clinical collaborations with major hospitals in Germany, focusing on Munich and Berlin
Project lead for the health platform project BFG funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Apr 2010 - Aug 2011

1 year 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Consultant

VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik

Consulting for federal ministries (Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy) and several large companies
Project lead for multiple large publicly funded industrial research projects, e.g., SmartSenior with 28 partners nationwide, total budget of €43 million
Supported German ministries in developing the national innovation strategy, including implementation through federal funding initiatives

Oct 2006 - Mar 2010

3 years 6 months

Berlin, Germany

Product Manager

Visage Imaging

Managed the top products Visage CS and Visage 7 thin-client image review and distribution, including clinical applications for heart analysis, perfusion imaging, and vessel tracking
Led research and implementation projects in major hospitals in Germany and the USA (mainly Charité and MGH)
Responsible for compliance with Class IIa medical device regulations, including FDA and Health Canada accreditation (ISO 13485 / ISO 14971)

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 Healthcare (17.5 years), Information Technology (12 years), Professional Services (9.5 years), and Government and Administration (3.5 years).

Healthcare

Information Technology

Professional Services

Government and Administration

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 Project Management (18 years), Product Development (15.5 years), Strategy (10.5 years), Information Technology (4.5 years), and Research and Development (3.5 years).

Project Management

Product Development

Strategy

Information Technology

Research and Development

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2003 - Jun 2007

University of Tübingen

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Dr. rer. nat. · Bioinformatics · Tübingen, Germany

Oct 1995 - Jun 2000

Saarland University

University Diploma in Computer Science · Computer Science · Saarbrücken, Germany

Profile

Created

September 2023

Last Update

July 2024

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Chief Product Officer, Chief Product Officer and Managing Director, Consultant.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Chief Product Officer at doctorly.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for doctorly and kerzmann.digital.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services. Andreas also has some experience in Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Strategy and Planning. Andreas also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Strategy and Planning, and Project Management.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas holds a Doctorate in Bioinformatics from University of Tübingen.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andreas?

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