Head of R&D
MEGGLE GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
As Head of Research & Development at MEGGLE Excipients, Ricarda Leister leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering innovative product solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. The team specializes in product innovation, customization, advanced functional characterization, and application testing. Through the state-of-the-art formulation campus, they provide dedicated laboratory support to assist customers in achieving their formulation goals.
With over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Ricarda has held pivotal leadership roles, including Head of Manufacturing Science & Technology at STADA and Head of Technology Transfer at P&G and Merck. During her time at Boehringer Ingelheim, she gained extensive expertise in pharmaceutical production, quality, and launch & transfer management.
She holds a degree in Pharmaceutical Engineering and an Executive MBA, along with certifications such as SCRUM Master and Six Sigma Black Belt. Her core expertise includes oral solid dosage forms, dry powder inhalation, spray drying, aseptic manufacturing, and advanced powder characterization.
Passionate about advancing science, technology, and digitalization, Ricarda is dedicated to fostering innovation, optimizing processes, and delivering exceptional value to MEGGLE’s customers.