Alexandre Serov, PhD
About Alexandre Serov, PhD
Alexandre Serov, PhD, is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in promoting effective governance and managing design change projects under various regulations. He has held significant roles in organizations such as CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE VOUDOIS, INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT UNION, and Bracco, and currently works at ONWARD in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Work at Onward
Alexandre Serov has been serving as a Senior Project Manager at Onward since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project management activities and ensuring the successful execution of strategic initiatives. His work focuses on promoting effective governance and driving positive change within the organization. Serov's management style emphasizes collaboration and communication, which aids in enhancing productivity and efficiency.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Alexandre Serov held various roles that contributed to his expertise in project management. He worked as a Clinical Trials Project Manager at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV) from 2007 to 2009. He then served as a Business Project Manager at the International Road Transport Union (IRU) from 2010 to 2012. From 2016 to 2020, he was a Technical Product/Project Manager for Drug Delivery Systems at Bracco in the Lausanne area. Additionally, he was the Head of R&D at Biophos SA from 2007 to 2010 and an R&D Project Leader at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) from 2002 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Alexandre Serov has a strong educational background that supports his expertise in project management and research. He earned a PhD from Universiteit Twente between 1998 and 2002. He also holds a Master of Science from Saratov State University, obtained from 1991 to 1996. Serov studied at the Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne for one year in 2005-2006 and completed a Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from The Project Management Institute (PMI) from 2016 to 2019. His education has equipped him with the skills necessary to manage complex projects and drive organizational change.
Management Style and Skills
Alexandre Serov is recognized for his 'leading from the front' management style, which is effective in directing strategic R&D and cross-functional projects. He demonstrates a strong ability to manage organizational change, focusing on stakeholder buy-in, clear communications, and training. His analytical skills are notable, particularly in controlling risk, driving improvement, and monitoring budgets, plans, and procedures. This combination of skills contributes to his success in promoting effective governance and achieving project objectives.