Stefan Holzner PhD

Dr. Stefan Holzner, Senior Director, Head of Device Development, Shire. Stefan joined Shire in June 2016. In his role as “Head of Device Development” which is part of “Medical Devices” he is heading a team of about 45 engineers, technicians and contractors which are focused on new product development in the area of devices, combination products and delivery systems.

Stefan is a recognized leader with over 16 years of experience mostly in the medical device and pharma / biotec industry. He has a passion for innovation and improving patient & user experience. Stefan has developed and launched several products of different level of complexity. Over the years he held roles of increasing responsibility within Stryker, Baxter, Baxalta and Shire.

Stefan holds a diploma degree in Chemistry from the University of Wurzburg and a Ph.D. in the area of Chemistry and material science from the University of Wurzburg and the Fraunhofer Insitute for Silicate Research.