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Hans Spichiger

Interim Manager, Consultant, Facilitator

Hans Spichiger
Zürich, Switzerland

Experience

Jan 2010 - Jan 2025
15 years 1 month

Interim Manager, Consultant, Facilitator

Business Excellence Services GmbH

  • Interim manager, consultant, facilitator

  • Project management with focus on trouble shooting & customer care and/or product development/reengineering; regulatory management

  • Supply chain; risk and quality management; people management

  • Experienced within medical device; aerospace; packaging; small- & large equipment; optical- & electrical-systems; metal & plastics; free auditor

  • Since 2016, working for various accredited organizations as a freelance auditor regarding systems according to ISO 13485 and ISO 9001

  • 2023-2024: Medical device product development, supply-chain and regulatory set-up with regard to a medical device re-engineering/launch and manufacturing

  • 2023-2024: Project trouble shooter & customer care in the European aerospace industry within precision optics systems manufacturing; project risk and validation management including software validation

  • 2022: Validation (FMEA, IQ OQ, PQ) management assigned with design and process risk assessment of complex electrical (IEC60601-1) mechatronics robots for MDR approval following ISO 14971

  • 2022: Interim head of QM in aluminum-foil deep drawing process improvement; people and international Nespresso supplier quality management

  • 2021-2022: Cytiva Cell Therapy greenfield project; assigned with design and implementation support of a certification, validation, GMP commissioning strategy for the technical infrastructure, e.g., clean rooms

  • 2020-2021: Interim QA-Leader in Denmark assigned with the software release, manufacturing and distribution of Class IIb laser equipment for Candela, including international notified body and manufacturing transfer project

  • 2020: Quality support and interim quality management for a manufacturer in the IVD test equipment supply chain and dialysis supplies in Bavaria

  • 2018-2020: Expert/SME in Q-Management/Q-Engineering for orthopedic and arthroplasty device and tool production: turning, milling, cleaning, surface treatment and sterile packaging

  • 2017: Re-engineering of the Medela product development process regarding cGMP 21CFR820.30/ISO 13485:2016 and MDR design control requirements for soft and hardware design regarding Class IIb pumps

  • 2017: MDSAP preparation support and mock-audit coaching

  • 2016: Interim senior QE-Expert for Maquet extracorporeal circulation devices manufacturing as ISO 14971 risk and change management expert in a Roche CAPA remediation and compliance project of IVD blood analyzers/gas sensor production

  • 2016-2017: Orthopedic and arthroplasty implants design history file (DHF) review regarding compliance to 21 CFR 820.30 design control requirements

  • 2015: Assigned by Novartis with design control for a new parenteral drug delivery system; manufacturability assessments during design evaluation; assessing potential plastic injection molding and/or high-volume assembly contractors in Europe and the US

  • 2014: Assessing/auditing metallurgy process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) of Zimmer contract manufacturers around Europe for FDA audit readiness; Depuy-Synthes subject matter expert (SME)

  • 2013-2014: CAPA-8D process reengineering and setting in place/training new EtQ software tools; coaching of project and product managers in working through individual CAPAs; remediation of global legacy CAPAs; supporting complaint and field action (FSCA) management

  • 2012-2013: QA/RA Manager at Sias AG for in vitro diagnostics (IVD) liquid handling robots manufacturing; led small team for electrical safety CE/CB scheme product approvals; QMS, change and CAPA management

  • 2011-2012: Site Quality Manager at Medtronic for drug eluting balloon and Nitinol stent-catheter manufacturing; quality operations including Q-engineering and control; led 15 direct and indirect reports

  • 2009-2010: Supported quality initiatives in medical device industry; assessments and audits for manufacturers and suppliers as a consultant of Business Excellence Services

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
3 years
Nidau, Switzerland

Head of Quality Management

forteq Healthcare

  • Head of quality in the manufacturing of combined medical devices for GlaxoSmithKline’s asthma treatment program
  • Plastic injection, printing and micro assembling in clean room
  • Clean room extension, including qualification and validation management
  • Responsible for the quality assurance and control department, including product release; managed 20 direct and indirect reports
  • Management system, document, compliance, CAPA, change and complaint responsibility according to US and EU medical device and GMP regulations
Jan 2003 - Dec 2005
3 years
Au, Switzerland

Quality Manager

ESCATEC

  • Quality manager including HSE responsibilities for an internationally active medical devices and measurement systems electronics contract PCB manufacturer (ISO 9001; 13485; 14001)
Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
2 years
Küsnacht, Switzerland

Consultant and Lecturer

Dr. Schnetzer Consulting

  • Consultant for methodical process design and management in IT departments of leading Swiss banks and insurance companies
  • Lecturer for business management as part of after degree studies at Kaleidos-AKAD and IFA: “Master of Business Process Engineering”
Jan 1999 - Dec 2001
3 years
Horgen, Switzerland

Business Organizer

Schweiter Technologies

  • Business organizer in the largest computer center owned by the Swiss banks
Jan 1999 - Dec 2001
3 years
Zürich, Switzerland

Quality Manager

Telekurs-Payserv

  • Quality manager in the international logistics network of a machinery manufacturer; people management and strategic outsourcing projects
Jan 1994 - Dec 1999
6 years
Zürich, Switzerland

Customer Focus Manager

ABB

  • Project management in setting up management systems (ISO 9001; 14001; Health & Safety) in three languages at 14 sites
  • Led certification projects according to ISO standards
  • Auditing and assessments according to EFQM within the ABB Group
  • Project management trainer for a group of 80 project managers
  • Managed training and development of around 120 apprentices at 14 locations with support of seven assistants
Jan 1986 - Dec 1994
9 years
Wikon, Switzerland

Project Manager

Hunkeler Entsorgungssysteme

  • Built and managed a team executing the electrical engineering for construction of bulk goods installations
  • CE documentation of complex shredding systems in waste incineration plants
  • Executed extensive customer trainings in Italy and Geneva
  • Validation/qualification of large paper processing equipment in banks, printing industry, and recyclers
  • Project management and rollout of computer aided engineering (CAE) and PLC system application for design and development of equipment control
Jan 1977 - Dec 1986
10 years
Aarburg, Switzerland

Apprentice Electrical Installations and Industrial Control Technician

CKW; Weber & Cie AG

  • Apprenticeship in electrical installations and industrial control technician for power electronics including vocational baccalaureate

Skills

  • Process-/ Project- & Supply Chain-management, Design- & Process Validation; Benchmarking
  • Management Systems According To Iso 9001, 13485, 14001, Cgmp - 21cfr820/803/210/211
  • Risk-, Complaint-, Deviation-, Capa-, Change-management, Equipment Qualification
  • Device Design & -Control, Risk Analysis (E.g., Iso 31000 & 14971), Root Cause Analysis
  • Document Management, Quality Control, Product- Packaging, Sterilization And Release
  • Safety- And Health-management, Lean Managemen, Excellence Programs
  • Coaching, Internal Training, Team Development, Problem Solution Methods
  • Assessment, Auditing, Supplier Audits

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Education

Oct 1977 - Jun 1986

CKW / Weber & Cie AG

Apprenticeship, vocational baccalaureate · Electrical installations and industrial control technician for power electronics · Aarburg, Switzerland

Certifications & licenses

Cpms Certified Professional For Medical Software

Eoq Business Excellence Assessor

Eoq Environmental System Manager

Eoq Quality System Manager

Eoq Quality-Auditor

Eoq Tqm-Leader

Medical Mountains Validation Manager

Pts Expert Of Gmp

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Where is Hans based?

Hans is based in Zürich, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Hans speak?

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

How many years of experience does Hans have?

Hans has at least 46 years of experience. During this time, Hans has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 2 months. Note that Hans may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Hans be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Hans would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager, Consultant, Facilitator, Head of Quality Management, Quality Manager.

What is Hans's latest experience?

Hans's most recent position is Interim Manager, Consultant, Facilitator at Business Excellence Services GmbH.

What companies has Hans worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Hans has worked for Business Excellence Services GmbH.

Which industries is Hans most experienced in?

Hans is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Aerospace and Defense. Hans also has some experience in Utility Services, Energy, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Hans most experienced in?

Hans is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Project Management, and Supply Chain Management. Hans also has some experience in Operations, Product Development, and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Hans worked in recently?

Hans has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Hans worked in recently?

Hans has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), and Supply Chain Management.

What is Hans's education?

Hans attended CKW / Weber & Cie AG for Electrical installations and industrial control technician for power electronics.

Does Hans have any certificates?

Hans has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Cpms Certified Professional For Medical Software, Eoq Business Excellence Assessor, and Eoq Environmental System Manager.

What is the availability of Hans?

Hans is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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