Desalegne S.

PhD in Biology | DVM, MSc | Quality Management & Regulatory Affairs Expert | Auditor for Medical Devices (ISO 13485, ISO 9001)

Schwalbach am Taunus, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Present
7 months
Frankfurt, Germany

Medical Devices Auditor (ISO 13485, ISO 9001)

DQS Medizinprodukte GmbH

  • Conducting external audits in medtech with a focus on GMP, MDR, and QMS compliance.
  • Evaluating CAPA measures, validation documentation, and regulatory study documents.
  • Training teams in audit readiness and quality awareness.
Mar 2024 - May 2025
1 year 3 months
Worms, Germany

Regulatory Affairs & Quality Management Manager

Bio-gram diagnostics GmbH

  • Developing and maintaining technical documentation according to MDR (Annex II & III) for diagnostics.
  • Evaluating clinical data and performance studies, supporting approval processes.
  • Collaborating with labs, R&D, and external authorities to ensure regulatory requirements.
  • Participating in an IHK training 'Export Practice Compact' (INCOTERMS® 2020, export handling, letter of credit, cost calculation).
Dec 2021 - Apr 2023
1 year 5 months
Frankfurt, Germany

Laboratory Manager & Quality Manager

HTS Labs Frankfurt and CoviMedical GmbH

  • Leading and overseeing in-house lab processes according to GMP/ISO 15189.
  • Planning and conducting internal audits, deviation analyses, and corrective actions.
  • Creating and maintaining SOPs and study protocols for diagnostic tests.
May 2016 - Sep 2021
5 years 5 months
Frankfurt, Germany

Research Scientist in Molecular Biology

Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main

  • Planning and executing preclinical research projects in drug development (antimicrobial peptides).
  • Developing new methods and animal models to assess biological efficacy.
  • Supervising students and collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams.
  • Publications in international peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Nature Chemistry, J. Agric. Food Chem.).

Summary

Results-oriented scientist, veterinarian, and quality manager (Ph.D. in Biology, DVM, M.Sc.) with over eight years of experience in research, clinical trial management, quality management, and regulatory processes in the pharmaceutical and diagnostic sectors.

Comprehensive expertise in planning, executing, and evaluating preclinical and clinical studies under GLP/GCP-compliant conditions, preparing documentation for approval procedures (MDR, GMP, VICH), and conducting audits and risk management.

Skilled in working with authorities, CROs, universities, and interdisciplinary teams worldwide.

Excellent communication skills in German and English, with strong intercultural competence and team leadership experience.

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

May 2016 - Sep 2021

Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main

Ph.D. · Biology · Frankfurt, Germany

Sep 2006 - Jul 2008

Addis Ababa University

Master of Science · Tropical Veterinary Public Health · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Sep 1999 - Jul 2005

Addis Ababa University

Degree of Veterinary Medicine · Veterinary Medicine · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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