Richard de Winter
Life Science Professional
Laboratory
Management
Several management, department head and director positions at BaseClear, GC biotech and Pharming. Supervision of laboratory and managers (max. 10FTE)
Automation & robotization
Automation of the DNA sequencing and other laboratory processes at BaseClear, and automation of big custom workflows for several key customers at GC biotech
Sales & Accountmanagement
Sales, accountmanagement and business development were part of the laboratory and BU manager positions at BaseClear as well as GC biotech.
Molecular- & Microbiology
In the first 15 years at Pharming and BaseClear I have setup, optimized and validated several Molecular biological assays, most of them PCR based
Quality
systems
At BaseClear I have worked with ISO 17025, and at ProBase Pharma setting up and working with the GMP system
Career
After finishing my bachelor degree in biochemistry in 1992, I started working at Pharming in Leiden as a research assistent, in the department responsible for generation and testing of trangenic animals and cattle. I have supervised, setup and optimized all kind of molecular laboratory assays for almost 10 years.
In 2001 I started as a project manager molecular biology at BaseClear. The company grew, and in 2010 I became BU manager and MT member after finishing my executive MBA education at the Business School Netherlands.
In 2013 I became managing director of the started up ProBase Pharma, a joint venture with Microsafe/Eurofins, providing BaseClear's microbiological and sequencing services under GMP.
In 2020 I left the company and became COO at GC biotech, specialized in automation and robotization of laboratory processes.
In 2021 I started RDW Life Science consultancy to assist biotech companies as a freelancer on a consultancy basis.
Profile
I like to set up things (laboratory processes, collaborations) and make them to a success in a routine setting. If I had to characterize myself, I’m precise, well organized, strong in communication and a people manager. I like to be in control of situations and I’m pretty direct in communication. Over the years I gained a lot of experience with automation, management of laboratories and quality management systems ISO9001, -17025 and GMP. My exMBA education focused on gaining more knowledge of financial processes, strategic HR and marketing & sales. My strength is in translating client wishes into a robust and good working laboratory process, and keep the staff focused and motivated.
Key competences; Networking, commercial and client focused, integrity, management, communication