Founded in 2008, RCPE is an independent research center located in Graz (Austria). We are a multidisciplinary team of about 150 people from over 20 different nationalities, and we are passionate about science.
CEO
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Johannes Khinast
CEO & Scientific Director
Dr. Thomas Klein
CEO & Business Director
DIRECTORS
AREAS
Sulaiman Mohsenzada, MSc.
Business and Operations Leader
Area I
Dr. Benedict Benque
Scientific Leader
Area I
Dr. Josip Matić
Scientific Leader
Area I
Dr. Cathrin Zeppek
Business and Operations Leader
Area II & Area III
Dr. Martin Spörk
Scientific Leader
Area III
FUNCTIONS
Raymar Lara Garcia
Head of Technical
Operations
Sandra Sünkel
Head of Human
Resources
DI Christian Vogl
Head of Finance &
Controlling
Mag. Simone Klein, ppa.
Head of Administration
Nikolaus Schrümpf
Head of Quality and
Environmental
Department
Thomas Heller, BSc.
Head of IT
FUNDING PARTNERS
RCPE is a K1 COMET Centre within the COMET –Competence Centers for Excellent Technologies Programme and funded by BMK, BMDW, Land Steiermark and SFG. The COMET Programme is managed by FFG.
GENDER EQUALITY PLAN
Diverse biographical and cultural backgrounds are essential to RCPE’s exceptional research. After all, it is our job to break down silos, connecting disciplines that historically have co-existed but not cooperated. Therefore, RCPE is committed to creating an equal workplace culture where everyone can contribute and everyone’s voice is heard.
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
CERTIFICATES
Through a comprehensive quality management system (ISO 9001 quality management with extension ISO 90003 software development and ISO 14001 environmental management), RCPE ensures that customer focus, high quality standards, and responsible use of resources to protect the environment are central across all areas of the company.
LEADING PHARMA INNOVATION