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Romain PolanzRP

Romain Polanz

Freelance Consultant Expert - Life Sciences

€550/day
Nancy, FR
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Romain

Experienced Business Manager, I have been leading the design and implementation of highly technical R&D, pilot, and production facilities in regulated environments for over fifteen years: Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnologies, Biomedical, Fine Chemicals, Cosmetics, Perfumery, Waste Treatment.

Specializing in high-pressure and supercritical fluid technologies, I am involved in the entire project cycle – needs assessment, CAPEX budget priorities, sizing, regulatory compliance (PED, GMP, HSE, ATEX), technical coordination, and commissioning – with a focus on performance, reliability, and risk management.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Nancy (up to 50km), Metz (up to 50km), Épinal (up to 50km), Strasbourg (up to 50km)

Experience

  • NOVASEP PROCESS, Groupe AXPLORA
    CAPEX Manager and Maintenance Deputy
    PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
    November 2025 - Today (9 months)
    Pompey, France
    Leading and structuring industrial investment projects from needs assessment to user transfer: planning, budgeting, risk management, performance.
    ✓ Drafting technical specifications (URS, FRS), managing tenders, and coordinating internal and external stakeholders: Production, HSE, Quality, Purchasing, Suppliers & Subcontractors.
    ✓ Supervising project execution in a GMP environment: progress monitoring, site HSE management, testing, and qualifications: FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ.
    ✓ Managing quality and safety processes associated with projects: change control, regulatory documentation, PED – GMP – ATEX compliance.
    ✓ Contributing to the site's industrial maintenance strategy: coordinating complex interventions, optimizing equipment and utility reliability: HVAC, fluids, energy.
    ✓ Direct interface with site management for industrial performance and operational continuity.
    Project Management Process Management CAPEX GMP Pharmaceutical Industry
  • APPLIED SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS (ASF)
    Founder – Freelance Expert Consultant – Supercritical Fluid Technology
    CHEMICAL
    January 2018 - Today (8 years and 7 months)
    Nancy, France
    Development and implementation of Supercritical Fluid Technology in industrial fields such as fine chemicals, perfumery, pharmaceuticals, biomedical, surgical, cosmetics, agri-food, and innovative materials.
    Industrial & Academic Strategic Support and Partnerships – End-to-end Project Management.
    Development of Functional Specifications and Technical-Commercial Offers (€50k to > €4M).
    Sizing, Design, and Installation of Pressure Equipment – Supercritical Fluids (CO2).
    Process Optimization – Revamping of Pilot, R&D, and Production Units – 50% CO2 consumption reduction.
    Design and Calculation Notes according to Standards & Codes: CODAP, PED 2014/68/EU, Machine Directive, ATEX.
    Team training on Technology and equipment.
    Preparation of Technical and Regulatory Dossiers for Notified Bodies (APAVE, TÜV, BUREAU VERITAS).
    Business Development Project Management Technical Expertise Training Customer Service
  • ER INGENIERIE
    Head of Innovative Processes Department – Business Manager
    PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
    January 2016 - January 2018 (2 years)
    Nancy, France
    Development and implementation of special machines in industrial fields such as automotive, fine chemicals, nuclear and defense, pharmaceuticals, biomedical, surgical, cosmetics, and agri-food.
    ✓ Team management, Project Leadership, Cost Estimation, and Business Development.
    ✓ Technological Watch.
    ✓ Qualifications in a GMP (Pharmaceutical) environment: FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ on four supercritical CO2 production units for the development of therapeutic active ingredients based on Cannabinoids (CBD).
    GMP Project Management Budget Management Team Management Customer Service

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Education

  • Special Machine Designer (CAD/CAM)
    GRETA Nancy
    2010
    Concepteur Machines Spéciales (CAO/DAO)
  • DESS (Master) in Technical and
    Université Grenoble Alpes
    2003
    DESS (Master) Techniques et

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