Hugo Cardoso
About
Product & Portfolio Manager in Pharma, Biotech, and Life Sciences | Ph.D. in Biochemical & Analytical Sciences
I hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry and bring over 10 years of experience in R&D and analytical sciences, with a focus on surfactant, biochemical, and food chemistry industries. My work has centered on driving innovation across pharmaceutical, personal care, and paper sectors. In addition, I have 2 years of experience in product management, where I managed a diverse portfolio in the pharmaceutical and personal care industries. This role allowed me to combine my technical expertise with business strategy and market-driven decision-making. With a strong foundation in biochemistry, chromatographic methods, and IT skills, I am eager to apply my knowledge and experience to develop impactful solutions that contribute to improving health and wellbeing. My communication and organizational skills enable me to collaborate effectively and drive results in cross-functional teams.
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Skills
Analytical Chemistry
Analytical R&D
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Food Chemistry
Life Sciences
Product Management
Open for
fulltime
Work Experience
KLK Kolb
2022-10 - 2024-11
Product Manager
Zürich
fulltime
- Provided pricing, product information, and alternative solutions to support sales and customer needs. - Managed a diverse surfactant portfolio for pharmaceutical, personal care, and paper industries. - Led the development and launch of new products for various industries. - Conducted competitor analysis and market research to guide product strategy. - Using AI driven programming to optimize data handling to manage time more efficiently and drive strategy. - Involved in production, quality and cost improvement strategies.
KLK Kolb
2019-07 - 2022-10
Analytical Scientist
Netherlands
fulltime
- implementing structure and workflows for optimal resource management - coordinating projects between analytics team and remote Team Lead - Providing analytical support to R&D and Customers - Knowledge and methodology transfer among different (factory) sites. - Development and implementation of chromatographic methods (HPLC and GC) - oleochemicals, derivatives and speciality chemicals
Nestlé
2018-01 - 2019-06
R&D Scientist
Germany
fulltime
• Translation of Project Managers needs to analytical objectives • Development, implementation and validation of analytical methods to accelerate product development • Coaching and training • Data reporting • GLP
Academic Experience
Wageningen University (Netherlands) -
2013.01 - 2023.01
Philosophical Doctorate, PhD. in Food Chemistry