Our Founders
Christian Dittrich, PhD
CEO, Co-Founder
Stefan Mauch, PhD
Co-Founder, COO
Christian brings over 13 years of experience in life sciences and pharmaceuticals to Sciquoia. As former Senior VP at Chemspeed Technologies, he led the Compliant Solutions business unit, driving significant revenue growth. His background includes leadership roles at Merck and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Basel, with postdoctoral research at Harvard University. Christian’s expertise in workflow automation, regulatory compliance, and pharma innovation guides Sciquoia’s mission to revolutionize liquid handling in GMP environments.
Stefan brings 18 years of experience in life sciences and laboratory automation to Sciquoia. Previously Senior Market Segment Leader for Pharma and Biotech at Hamilton, he led strategic initiatives in EMEA and China. His career includes key roles at Lonza, Chemspeed Technologies, and Dassault Systèmes. Stefan holds a PhD in Biology from the Max-Planck-Institute and combines scientific expertise with business acumen to drive Sciquoia’s commercial strategy in the GMP-regulated pharmaceutical QC market.
Advisory board
Stefan Rühle, MBA
Advisor, Novartis QC and Automation Lead
Thomas Huber, PhD
Advisor, Bachem Director QC 4.0
Willem van Loon
Advisor, roles in Hamilton, Tecan, Beckman Coulter
Stefan brings expertise in pharmaceutical QC and automation. As Novartis QC Team Leader, he implemented innovative GMP automation solutions. He collaborated with Christian Dittrich at Chemspeed, co-developing workflow solutions. His insights are crucial for developing practical, industry-ready solutions.
Thomas brings expertise in pharmaceutical QC and manufacturing processes. As Director QC 4.0 at Bachem, he leads automation initiatives in GMP environments. His experience spans small molecules to complex biologics. His leadership in QC innovation aligns perfectly with Sciquoia’s goals.
Willem brings expertise in laboratory automation and genomics. As former Director at Tecan, he led global sales and innovation in liquid handling. His extensive experience includes roles at Hamilton and LGC Genomics. His industry knowledge helps shape Sciquoia’s market strategy and product development.
