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ExpertiseUpdated on 7 October 2026

Life Sciences, HealthTech & AI Expert

Head of Life Sciences at SouthwestX Innovators

Saarbrücken, Germany

About

I am a senior Life Sciences and HealthTech expert with more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, innovation management and venture building.

My focus is on the intersection of AI, medical technologies, digital health and entrepreneurship, supporting startups, researchers and industry partners in translating innovative technologies into viable and scalable healthcare solutions.

As Head of Life Sciences and Senior Venture Manager at southwestX, I work closely with DeepTech and AI startups and contribute to building an AI Regulatory Sandbox with a particular focus on medical AI systems and real-world testing environments.

My expertise includes:

  • Life Sciences, MedTech and Digital Health

  • AI applications and AI regulation in healthcare

  • EU AI Act, MDR/IVDR and healthcare innovation pathways

  • Startup creation, venture building and business models

  • Market access and commercialization

  • Investor readiness and fundraising

  • Clinical and industry partnerships

  • Cross-border ecosystem development

I am particularly interested in connecting with AI innovators, startups, investors, healthcare providers, corporates and research organizations seeking expertise, partnerships or market access in the European healthcare ecosystem.

With an active network across Germany, France and Luxembourg, I am also interested in developing cross-border collaborations and European innovation projects.

Field

  • Industrial AI
  • Trusted AI
  • Data Governance and Compliance
  • Change Management
  • Other expertise

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