Carsten Makus
Director, Global Project Management
Carsten is Director, Global Project Management at Symbio, where he leads the global project management department and oversees feasibility and recruitment operations. He is responsible for ensuring that sponsor studies are delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest operational quality.
Carsten holds a MS degree in Biology and has also completed professional training as an editorial journalist. With over 17 years of experience in the clinical research industry, he has held a wide range of leadership roles including Head of CRA Department, Director of Clinical Operations, and Director of Project Management.
His extensive background includes global oversight of cross-functional teams and clinical programs across many indications like dermatology, oncology and rheumatology, for medical device as well as drug trials. Carsten brings a passion for process optimization, team leadership, and continuous improvement while focusing on delivering efficient, lean, and scalable solutions to meet sponsor goals.