Anja Heins

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About Anja Heins

Biopharma Team Leader Central Europe at Avantor, leading regional growth and strategic development across the Biopharma production market in Central and Southwest Europe.Experienced commercial and people leader with a strong scientific background and a demonstrated history of driving business growth, strategic account development, and high-performing teams within the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industry. Currently leading a multinational Biopharma team covering Central Europe, with responsibility for key markets including France, Benelux, Italy, Iberia, and Switzerland.Focus areas include strategic growth in single-use technologies, hydration solutions, GMP chemicals, and custom bioprocessing solutions for monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and gene & cell therapy manufacturing. Passionate about building customer-centric strategies, developing talent, and creating strong cross-functional collaboration to accelerate commercial success.Strong expertise in:• Biopharma manufacturing processes and production workflows• Strategic account management and regional leadership• Single-use systems, fluid handling, and hydration solutions• GMP chemicals and excipients• Commercial strategy and opportunity development• Team leadership, coaching, and sales transformation• International business development and complex stakeholder managementScientifically trained with a Ph.D. in Immunology and extensive international commercial experience across South West Europe, DACH, and France. Fluent in German, English, and French, with additional Spanish capabilities.Based in Lyon, France.