John Pietzsch - Founder & Owner | FRATCH

en
de

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Founder & Owner

MINERVIQ – Biopharma Consulting

Supporting life sciences startups and pharmaceutical companies to connect, collaborate, and scale through digital innovation, strategic data capabilities, and deep industry expertise.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Radiology Data+ Development Lead within Data & AI Center of Excellence in Radiology R&D

Bayer AG – Medical Affairs & Pharmacovigilance (MA&PV)

Contributed to shaping a key strategic pillar in Radiology
Defined the future radiology data and data service ecosystem
Advanced global development implementation of innovative, complex, and emerging data-driven business models
Built and expanded strategic partnerships with a focus on data and digital solutions

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Head of Data Science & Insights within Integrated Evidence Generation and Business Innovation

Bayer AG – Medical Affairs & Pharmacovigilance (MA&PV)

Led MA&PV’s digital transformation by developing advanced analytical tools for patient, consumer, and product insights
Managed and prioritized a cross-functional Data Science & Insights portfolio
Designed a Data Science project prioritization framework to identify high-value opportunities
Acted as Culture Coach to drive department-wide cultural change
Led and developed a global team of Data Scientists

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Berlin, Germany

Head of Pharmacovigilance Data Science & Insight Generation

Bayer AG – Medical Affairs & Pharmacovigilance (MA&PV)

Built and led PV’s digital transformation with a focus on GxP-validated technologies and new data sources
Developed advanced analytical tools enhancing benefit–risk assessment and safety signal management
Led external collaborations to advance PV data science
Led and developed global teams of Data Analysts and Data Scientists
Built, led, and steered PV’s digital transformation, with focus on GxP-validated technologies that transform PV including advanced analytical tools and new data sources

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

3 years

Berlin, Germany

Leader Process and System Implementation

Bayer AG – Medical Affairs & Pharmacovigilance (MA&PV)

Owned quality- and technology-driven initiatives in patient safety
Managed AI implementation for PV Single Case Processing

Jan 2013 - Dec 2017

5 years

Germany

Senior Management Consultant

Bayer Business Services – Business Consulting Research & Development (R&D)

Led and contributed to strategy development and implementation for Consumer Health and Pharmaceuticals
Consumer Health: Supply Chain Excellence (launch excellence), post-merger integration of R&D and Regulatory functions
Pharmaceuticals: Research organization transformation; portfolio governance and prioritization; Pharmacovigilance process optimization
Directed project scope, teams, deliverables, and client relationships
Designed and implemented the employee development program “Bayer People Care for Society”

Jan 2008 - Dec 2013

6 years

New York, United States

Molecular Immunology Visiting Student

The Rockefeller University

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

Singapore

Visiting Scientist

Nanyang Technological University

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Nigeria

Visiting Scientist

Innovative Biotech Ltd

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Luxembourg

Summer Student

Laboratoire National de Santé – Institute of Immunology

Jan 2001 - Dec 2004

4 years

Görlitz, Germany

Founder/ Entrepreneur

John Pietzsch Labor – A life sciences learning lab

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2008 - Jun 2012

Freie Universität Berlin

Doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.), experiments conducted at The Rockefeller University · Berlin, Germany · summa cum laude

Oct 2004 - Jun 2009

Freie Universität Berlin

Diploma in Biochemistry, equivalent to M.Sc. · Biochemistry · Berlin, Germany · very good

BSZ Görlitz

Abitur, focus on business and economics · Görlitz, Germany · very good (1.3)

Certifications & licenses

Engage.Shape.Perform. – Leader@Bayer Program

IMD Business School

Bayer Pharma R&D and MA&PV Global Emerging Leader Program

Bayer

MIT Boston Tech Immersion Program for Bayer R&D

MIT Sloan

Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.

Similar Freelancers

Discover other experts with similar qualifications and experience

Head of Enterprise Architecture Management

Project Lead

Project Management

Patrick Von der gönna

Senior Director, Retail Media

Digital Strategy Manager

Paul-stefan Stabe

Senior Product Manager

Mathias Wilhelm

Development of an AI-driven social media automation for topic identification, text generation, and publishing

Senior Expert Innovation, Strategy & AI

Innovation Manager

Enterprise Architecture

Victor Reyna-vargas

Senior Consultant - Innovation & Transformation

Stephan Schnitzler

Project and Product Manager, Consultant and Trainer

Martin Zielinski

Managing Director

Stefan Stallmann

Digital Transformation & AI Strategy | Business Owner | Project, Program & Portfolio Manager

Senior Project Manager Post Merger/ERP/IT

Tobias Künkler

Chief Data & Transformation Officer

Christian Schmitt

Operation Manager

Fabian Oechsner

Head of Product / Product Owner

Interim Manager and Management Consultant

Agnieszka Krzeminska

AI Ethics & Governance Consultant

SAP Subproject Manager (SCM, MM, EWM)

Christoph Lücke

Digital strategy for future-proof operations

Founder & Chief Product Officer

Axel Lilienblum

Strategy Consulting & Project Lead

Daniel Schaller

Founder & Consultant (freelance)

Advisor Go-2-Market

Christian Golecki

Product Owner – Redesign of an iOS and Android SaaS Application Platform

Christian Hildebrandt

Senior Business Consultant and Instore TV Ads Project Manager

Cristiano Bellucci

Technology Vision Strategist

Architecture Consultant (Freelance)