Summary
Richard Kiehle is a seasoned software engineer and data management leader with over 25 years of experience applying technical rigor to cGMP biopharmaceutical operations, and a decade-plus focused on SAP Plant Maintenance implementations and master data governance. At Genentech he led global plant maintenance master data transformation and served as the regional data domain owner, blending hands-on systems work with training, risk assessment, and cross-functional performance management. He’s known for turning complex regulatory and operational requirements into auditable, efficient processes that keep manufacturing and research facilities compliant and productive. Richard pairs an MBA in Operations Management with a chemistry background, which helps him bridge laboratory, facilities, and IT stakeholders effectively. Beyond process and SAP expertise, he brings practical instrumentation and calibration roots—an unusual depth that informs his pragmatic approach to data quality and change management. Based in the Bay Area, he combines long-tenured organizational knowledge with a track record of building resilient teams and scalable data solutions.
10 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations Management, Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations Management at California State University - East Bay
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry, Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemistry at State University of New York at Fredonia