Dénes holds a PhD in bioprocess engineering from the Vienna University of Technology. He began his career in biosimilar development at a mid-sized European pharmaceutical company, building a strong foundation in CMC-related matters. Then, over several years at a leading CDMO, Dénes held key leadership roles – first as Team Lead Manufacturing, then as Director Project Management – driving operational execution, customer relationship management as well as strategic initiatives.

Currently, he serves as Director Technology at Eleva, overseeing the development of the company’s technology platform and managing external IMP manufacturing. His broad experience across technical, operational, and strategic domains supports Eleva’s continued growth and innovation.