Frank Thielmann PhD

Dr. Thielmann graduated from the University of Duesseldorf, Germany in 1996 with a diploma in chemistry. This was followed by a Ph.D. in physical chemistry in 1998 in the area of materials characterization. Frank then worked for a private materials testing institute in Hannover, Germany before joining Surface Measurement Systems UK(SMS) in 2000. He stayed with SMS for eight years in different roles including global head of applied science. In this role, he was heavily involved in the development of novel characterization methods for the challenges in the modern (bio)pharmaceutical industry with a focus on solid dosage forms.

Frank joined Novartis Pharma (Basel, Switzerland) in July 2007 as formulation lab head. From August 2009 until February 2011, he managed the inhalation & device development group at the Horsham site, UK. Upon his return to Basel, he took on the responsibility for the local inhalation technology platform until February 2012. Subsequently, he joined Novartis Technical Operations where he was leading the setup of a new inhalation manufacturing facility and the transfer of the corresponding portfolio. In December 2016, Frank joined the Biologics Technical Development & Manufacturing department as the lead for PMO & operational excellence. Dr. Thielmann is a member of the Steering Committee of the Material Science Focus Group in the British Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences.