Andreas Steinbacher has a background in mechatronic engineering and a PhD in Physics. Before pursuing his academic career, he worked on enhancing measurement and regulation systems for large-scale chemical production sites. During his undergraduate studies he explored the field of biophysics and specialized in spectroscopic method development and automated data analysis within analytical and physical chemistry during his PhD and postdoctoral roles. His academic endeavors paved the way for his transition to the pharmaceutical industry, joining Roche Pharma Research and Development (pRED) where he spearheaded digitalization in research laboratories and successfully implemented a digital lab automation platform. Currently, Andreas is applying his expertise to address preclinical data management challenges at Novo Nordisk by creating new digital solutions for Entity Registration Systems, Research Sample Inventories, and ELNs & LIMSs. He also works with Data Scientists and Researchers to develop innovative strategies and methods that advance data-driven drug discovery.