A strong team by your side.
We take the necessary time for each project and are not satisfied until the optimal result has been achieved for you Our passion for communication and interaction with people is not only the driving force but the core of Kopani GmbH
After years of experience in the executive search industry, we approach our work with a fresh perspective, placing the benefits of our clients—whether companies or professionals—unequivocally at the forefront.
Antje Fickelscheerer
Managing Director/ Head of Pharma
After working as a headhunter and principal consultant at one of the leading consulting firms in the life science industry, Antje Fickelscheerer, together with Sarah Gayer, founded Kopani Consulting GmbH. With a focus on the pharmaceutical industry, she assists candidates in finding the right job and helps companies to fill open positions with precision. Antje Fickelscheerer has been recruiting in the life science industry for over 14 years, establishing significant contacts in the middle and upper management levels of the pharmaceutical industry during this time. Her clients and candidates appreciate her enthusiasm with which she addresses recruiting challenges. Antje Fickelscheerer consistently works with the goal of placing the best minds in the best positions, thereby facilitating innovation and growth.
Sarah Gayer
Managing Director/Head of MedTech
Sarah is the co-founder of Kopani Consulting GmbH. Serving as a crucial link between candidates and employers, she assists candidates in finding fulfilling jobs with real career opportunities and supports companies in recruiting leadership and specialized professionals.
With over ten years of experience in consulting and eight years in the life science industry, Sarah is well-connected and maintains a close and sustainable relationship with her clients and candidates. Prior to the founding Kopani Consulting GmbH, she worked as a team leader at one of the largest personnel consulting firms in the life science industry, where she was responsible for medical technology/permanent placement division.
Lilly Sodha
Headhunter Medical Device
Lilly started her career as a working student in the recruiting field. Her collaboration with candidates inspired her so much that, after completing her studies, she joined Kopani full-time and became the first employee. With over four years of experience, Lilly now specializes in positions in Quality Management (QM), Regulatory Affairs (RA), and Research and Development (R&D), boasting an established network in the medical technology industry in Southern Germany. She serves as a consistent point of contact for Kopani’s key accounts. In her free time, you can find Lilly at the beach or in the mountains, often combining it with a “workation.”
Elena Gottwald
Senior Headhunter Medical Affairs
Während ihrer Tätigkeit als Werkstudentin entdeckte Elena ihre Begeisterung für die Pharmabranche und ist seitdem als Headhunterin bei Kopani tätig. During her time as a working student, Elena discovered her passion for the pharmaceutical industry and has since worked as a headhunter at Kopani. Today, Elena focuses on Medical Affairs because she enjoys interacting with scientists and doctors, and over the years, she has developed many competencies in this field. Elena is familiar with the detailed requirements and preferences of her clients and quickly identifies suitable candidates. In her private life, things don’t always have to be as fast paced: for her inner balance, she practices a lot of yoga and has spent an extended period in India.
Yvonne van Ophuisen
Headhunter
Yvonne has been a part of Kopani since 2019. She conducts job interviews with professionals and industry newcomers to assess and evaluate their qualifications. Privately, Yvonne is also very interested in communication and languages. Whenever time allows, she enjoys traveling and doing sport.
Isabella Grupp
Headhunter Sales
As a headhunter specialized in Sales and Pharma, Isabella takes the next step in her professional career. She prefers to be surrounded by inspiring individuals and greatly values the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally within the Kopani team. The focus on “Innovation and Management in Tourism” during her business administration studies set the direction for her career, with recruiting further guiding her professional path. As a counterbalance to the office chair, Isabella engages in weight training and travels the world with a backpack.
Christina Löw
Headhunter
In addition to her role as a senior flight attendant, Christina works part-time at Kopani to gather new experiences as a recruiter. Motivated by a trusting and friendly work environment, she assists companies and candidates in filling open positions in the life science industry.
Max Richter
Headhunter Medical
From university to Kopani: Max studied Business Administration and Medical Technology in Cologne before moving to the south. In Innsbruck, he works for Kopani as a Headhunter in the Medical Affairs & Marketing sector. Max greatly values the opportunity to work completely remotely. The Hamburg native loves traveling, nature, and engaging with different cultures and people. In the summer, he searches for the right candidates from Italy – or maybe it will be Portugal or South America? One thing is guaranteed: he is always and everywhere passionately dedicated to his candidates and clients. In Innsbruck ist er für Kopani als Headhunter im Bereich Medical Affairs & Marketing tätig. Die Möglichkeit, komplett remote zu arbeiten, schätzt Max sehr. Der gebürtige Hamburger liebt das Reisen, die Natur und die Begegnung mit anderen Kulturen und Menschen. Im Sommer sucht er die passenden Kandidat:innen von Italien aus – oder vielleicht wird’s doch Portugal oder Südamerika? Eines ist aber sicher: Für seine Kandidat:innen und Kunden:innen ist er immer und überall mit großer Begeisterung im Einsatz.
Doris Müller
Headhunter
With over 18 years of experience in human resources, Doris knows exactly what matters in HR. She remains as fascinated by recruiting as she was in the beginning: the rapid digital communication possibilities, global connectivity, and the new job market bring the exact dynamics to the role of a recruiter that Doris values much. Since November 2022, she has been supporting Kopani’s Pharma team part-time. Doris works remotely from Nuremberg and, in her free time, enjoys travelling across Europe in her own caravan.
Giovanna Biebel
Headhunter Market Access
The world is too exciting to reside in just one place, according to Giovanna. As a graduate in Tourism and Health Management, she has already traveled to many countries, from Argentina to Holland, and lived abroad for several years. The desire to continue evolving and expand her talents in communication and recruiting brought her to Kopani in Munich. Since September 2022, Giovanna has been working in the Pharma team, focusing on Market Access. She particularly enjoys the daily, intensive exchange with candidates. In her free time, Giovanna loves creative activities and finds balance in painting.
Nina Hipp
Consultant Talent & Development
Nina studied International Business Administration in Bamberg, USA, and Italy. Before taking parental leave break, she supported Kopani’s Medical Technology team. Since early 2023, she has been working in internal Learning & Development, focusing on creating and optimizing internal training programs to develop existing and new team members.
Patrick Thalhammer
Headhunter Medical Device
Patrick works as a headhunter for Kopani in the search for talent in the medical technology sector. What he particularly likes about Kopani is the warmth and helpfulness of the team. Patrick prefers to spend his free time on stage – as an actor, singer and dancer.
Justus Windwehr
Headhunter Medical Device
Beginning a career in recruiting while exploring Latin America: At Kopani, Justus pursues his professional goals while indulging his passion for travel. The Munich native works as a Headhunter in the medical technology industry for Kopani, operating remotely from Brazil. Justus studied Business Communication in Munich and International Relations in the Netherlands.
Vera Janz
Principal Consultant Marketing
Vera has been working in personnel consulting for almost five years and has been supporting the Kopani team with her extensive experience as a Headhunter since 2023. Originally from Heidelberg, she moved to Bremen for her marketing studies and now lives in Munich. Guiding people on their career paths is a true passion for Vera, bringing her a great deal of positivity. She particularly values that, in addition to supporting others in their development, her diverse daily work and communication with various individuals and industries provide her with new insights. In her free time, Vera enjoys cooking and delights her friends with Asian and Italian dishes. She also has a special fascination for the “regrowing” concept and strives to live as sustainably as possible – as used things are often even better than new ones.
Ines Atzenhofer
Assistenz/Office Management
With over 15 years of experience as an assistant, Ines has specialized in the medical sector At Kopani, she provides versatile support to the team, serving as the “heart and soul” and always being ready with an open ear for various tasks – from event planning to accounting to overseeing the administrative aspects at Kopani. In her free time, Ines seeks activities that reflect her passion for movement and creativity: whether it’s ballet, hiking, climbing, yoga, or painting. Versatility and commitment characterize both her professional and personal life. Ines is always open to new experiences and welcomes every challenge. Ines ist immer offen für Neues und freut sich über jede Herausforderung.
Laura Müller
Marketing Student Assistant
Laura is in the final stages of her Master’s studies in Management in Würzburg and supports the Kopani team in all marketing and social media activities. As a remote worker, she curates content for Kopani’s LinkedIn and Instagram accounts, focusing on engaging topics related to the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries. Additionally, she provides regular insights into the working life at Kopani. Laura particularly values the hands-on experience she gains compared to her rather theoretical academic studies. When not juggling between lectures and home office, Laura enjoys going for a run with friends along the Main River or playing tennis. In the winter, she also likes hitting the slopes on skis. Laura uses her semester vacation for traveling, preferring sunny destinations.