Selected mandates across strategy, product, commercialization, partnerships, innovation, and ventures.
Companies, hospitals, research institutions, and health innovation programs behind selected mandates and references.
Some cases are strategy-heavy, some are product- or venture-building work, some sit closer to corporate development, innovation management, partnerships, and executive support.
Shaped a new remote diagnostics and digital health offering for lab customers across business planning, market validation, partnerships, clinical evidence, and executive-level decision support.
Coached early-stage health innovation teams across Stage 1 and Stage 2. Advised on positioning, business models, pitch development, and early de-risking across digital health, medtech, and AI.
"As an experienced communicator, he successfully established functional interdisciplinary teams. As a free thinker, he challenged the teams to uncover critical unknowns."Tim Huse, Head of Digital Health Accelerator at BIH / Charité
Supported digital strategy and innovation for ambulatory care, with a focus on new digital services and care models to enhance healthcare delivery.
Supported global digital strategy and innovation initiatives in life sciences, including startup collaboration, partnership development, and strategic assessment of an M&A opportunity.
Led the strategic redefinition of Roche's global thyroid diagnostics approach across endocrinology and centralised / point-of-care diagnostics. Built and guided a 15-person international core team, introduced OKR-based working methods, and facilitated patient journey and co-creation workshops.
"Lutz coached me in my role and taught me to challenge myself and common perceptions. He introduced the team to the OKR methodology that enables us to follow up on the newly composed objectives and initiatives."Dr. Erik Engelen, Roche
Supported a board-sponsored digital innovation program with R&D leadership, building new product and service opportunities beyond the traditional device business. Two concepts advanced; one became an integrated software offering with substantial commercial impact.
"He applied and taught agile and Design Thinking methodologies, knitted the group of people from different countries and cultural backgrounds into a true team. He is a true leader, innovator, and motivator."Volker Lang, SVP R&D, BIOTRONIK
Led a focused transformation and innovation program to identify, structure, and accelerate high-priority initiatives in a global healthcare context.
Led a flagship digital acceleration and innovation program with senior leadership to mobilize the organization around digital transformation, innovation, and new business creation.
"Lutz sparked us with his energy, truly lived the yes-and approach, and constantly challenged our ways of thinking and doing while putting our customers first."Christiane Behrendt, Global Head of HR, Roche Diagnostics
Led strategy and development of a digital sales enablement platform end-to-end across strategy, product, UX, and technology, with strong adoption and commercial relevance.
"He not only accompanied us, but steered us, taking us a big step forward in digital transformation. He inspired us all with his visionary thinking and creative attitude."Sandra Vodene, Global Marketing, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Co-founded one of the first pharma-backed digital health accelerators, connecting Bayer with the global digital health startup ecosystem and supporting open innovation at leadership level.
"Lutz has a rare ability to connect people, ideas, and opportunities across digital health. His work has shaped communities, accelerated innovation, and inspired teams to think bigger."Jesus del Valle, Head of Bayer Pharma Business Disruption
Supported development of an early mobile health application for stroke recognition and stroke unit management, translating a critical clinical use case into a practical digital tool.
Supporting founders, entrepreneurs, and health communities has been a steady part of the work. Over the years, I have participated as a mentor, coach, and community-builder in the following programs and initiatives:
STEM4Health Berlin — Co-founder of a digital health, medtech, and life sciences community with 5,000+ members, created together with Jesus del Valle.