Dr. Stephan Kutik is a qualified European Patent Attorney and works at Swiss-based Vifor Pharma as Intellectual Property Lead for Nephrology and Orphan Drugs. In this role Stephan overlooks Intellectual Property Due Diligence evaluations for business development opportunities, focusing on innovative pharmaceutical products. He is accustomed to determining exclusivity scenarios and competitive patent situations; beyond that he supports, with a can-do-attitude, multi-layered risk mitigation strategies and creative exclusivity management opportunities. Stephan was trained at a top-tier European patent law firm and holds a doctorate degree in biochemistry.