Stephan is a leader within McKinsey’s Life Sciences Practice based out of our Munich office. He advises leaders in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors, where he provides guidance on a broad spectrum of critical issues, including strategic direction, portfolio strategies, large-scale transformations, operational enhancements, and fostering innovation.
Driven by a deep-seated passion for research and development, Stephan’s ultimate mission is to expedite the delivery of innovative medicines to patients. In pursuit of this mission, he focuses on advising pharma innovators on accelerating performance, with a particular emphasis on research and development excellence. His expertise spans preclinical and clinical development, asset and portfolio strategies, and pioneering approaches that harness analytics, technology, AI, and machine learning to optimize the entire R&D value chain.
Beyond R&D, Stephan has a proven track record in creating value at the intersection of R&D, commercial, and medical domains, including market access and launch strategies.
A molecular biologist by training, Stephan’s academic journey included research roles at the University of Vienna, the German Cancer Research Center, and Heidelberg University, where he earned his PhD. Recognized for his people leadership, Stephan is dedicated to the personal success of his clients and teams, making him a trusted and inspiring adviser in the life sciences industry.
