Berlin-based biopharmaceutical enterprise ProBioGen has increased its staff by 50 percent since April 2020. More than 250 now work in the company's three locations in Berlin.

Reflecting this growth, ProBioGen has filled two strategic important positions: Susanne Kaestner joins the company as Senior Vice President, Quality and member of the Executive Team, and Dr. Thea Boehm as Vice President, Business Development (BD).

Susanne Kaestner heads ProBioGen's enlarged and restructured quality department. She has over 20 years' experience in quality and regulatory affairs. "Combing the quality assurance and quality control departments into one and linking it to the executive team allows ProBioGen to follow its strategy of offering its customers a full-service package," Kaestner said. "

Dr. Thea Boehm leads the growing, globally active business development team. With her long track record of building lasting relationships in the industry she will drive the expansion of ProBioGen's global customer base.

"Thea is a perfect fit to focus on ProBioGen's clients as part of our vertical and horizontal growth strategy," said Dr. Gabriele Schneider, Chief Business Officer of ProBioGen. "She has significant experience in successfully conducting business in the life sciences industry and the important understanding that partnerships and client satisfaction are key."

"I am thrilled to welcome Susanne and Thea to our company’s inspiring journey," said Dr. Lutz Hilbrich, ProBioGen's Chief Executive Officer.