With over 15 years of specialized experience in pharmaceutical and biotech engineering, Oliver Kaerst is a distinguished leader in the field. As Head of Global Healthcare Operations (GHO) Engineering, he oversees engineering and capital expenditure initiatives across 20 manufacturing sites worldwide, driving excellence in pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging.

Oliver has a proven track record in leading global pharma engineering and packaging reliability programs, including the successful integration of IoT and Industry 4.0 technologies. He also contributes as a key advisor on the Pharma Maintenance USA advisory board, where he offers expert guidance and highlights emerging trends in global maintenance practices.

His extensive background in strategic project management, regulatory compliance, and operational improvement underscores his leadership and deep expertise in optimizing complex global operations.

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