Advancing Modular Pretargeted Radioimmunotherapy
Advancing Modular Pretargeted Radioimmunotherapy
OncoOne is a biotechnology company developing modular pretargeted radioimmunotherapies for cancer using its proprietary PreTarg-it® platform.
Our team combines expertise in antibody engineering, radiopharmaceutical science, translational oncology, and regulatory strategy. This integrated knowledge enables the design of targeted therapies with enhanced precision and flexibility across oncology indications.
Guided by a structured development strategy, we advance differentiated programs enabled by the modular PreTarg-it® platform and designed for strategic industry partnerships.
“Our vision is clear and our commitment runs deep. We are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in patients' lives through innovative targeted radioimmunotherapies developed with our PreTarg-it® platform. Our team's expertise, guided by unwavering integrity, drives every aspect of our work.”
- Randolf Kerschbaumer, CEO
Leadership Team
Randolf Kerschbaumer, PhD
Co-Founder & CEO
Randolf Kerschbaumer, PhD
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Randolf Kerschbaumer, CEO and Co-Founder of OncoOne, brings over 25 years of experience from academia and big pharma R&D to the company. His comprehensive understanding of the drug development process, from early screening through to clinical trials, has been pivotal in shaping OncoOne's success. Under his leadership, OncoOne has expanded its reach globally and established a subsidiary in the USA. Randolf's intellectual curiosity, passion for science, and entrepreneurial drive allow him to effectively merge scientific innovation with strategic business planning. Before founding OncoOne, Randolf held several senior-level positions in R&D, focusing on therapeutics for cancer, inflammation, and hematologic disorders. He started his professional career at Baxter BioScience, progressing to senior leadership roles such as Head of Antibody Technology at Baxalta and Head of Oncology Research at Shire. His work has significantly contributed to the discovery and progression of antibody-based drug modalities with therapeutic potential from concept to Phase II clinical studies. Randolf earned his PhD in Biotechnology from the Vienna University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU).
Michael Thiele, PhD
Co-Founder & CSO
Michael Thiele, PhD
Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer
Michael, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at OncoOne, has over two decades of expertise in immunology, tumor biology, biomarker discovery, and the development of biologics. As the CSO, he leads the company's strategic direction and drives the innovative PreTarg-it® platform, which aims for targeted delivery of therapies directly to tumor sites. Michael's profound knowledge of cell biology and his extensive global scientific connections enable him to establish and maintain strong partnerships with top experts in the field. Before establishing OncoOne, he led the Department of Cell Biology in Oncology Research at Shire. Earlier in his career, Michael held progressively senior roles at Baxter BioScience and its successor, Baxalta, collaborating with leading academics and industry leaders. Michael's significant contributions to medical science include recognizing oxMIF as a key therapeutic target, which marks a crucial advance in the creation of new therapies for autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions. Michael has been instrumental in advancing the first-generation anti-oxMIF antibody, imalumab, from early-stage research to phase II clinical trials. He obtained his PhD in Biology from the Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen, where he investigated tumor-promoting and pro-inflammatory properties of MIF.
Alexander Schinagl, PhD
Co-Founder & CTO
Alexander Schinagl, PhD
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Alexander Schinagl, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at OncoOne, plays a pivotal role in the company's antibody design and engineering programs. In addition, he provides IP counsel to ensure robust patent protection. Alexander demonstrated exceptional scientific leadership in over 15 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, where he has acquired a profound background in antibody engineering, drug discovery, development, and translational research. Before joining OncoOne, he was a Manager of R&D in Oncology Research at Shire where he led projects on antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates targeting oncological and hematologic disorders. Prior to that, he served in various positions with increasing levels of responsibility at Baxter BioScience and its successor, Baxalta, where Alexander significantly contributed to the development of the first generation of anti-oxMIF antibody, imalumab, supporting the progression from discovery through Phase II studies in various capacities. Alexander earned his PhD in biotechnology through an industry collaboration with Baxter BioScience and Baxalta from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna.
Christine Landlinger-Schubert, PhD
VP Preclinical & Translational R&D
Christine Landlinger-Schubert, PhD
Vice President Preclinical and Translational R&D
Christine Landlinger-Schubert serves as Vice President of Preclinical and Translational R&D and leads the Inflammation program ON104 at OncoOne. She joined the company in 2021, bringing with her nearly 15 years of experience in drug discovery and non-clinical development in the biotech industry. At OncoOne, Christine has consistently showcased her exceptional leadership skills and has progressively taking on significant roles within the company. Before joining the company, Christine served as the Director of Lysins at PhagoMed, where she played a pivotal role in the development of pharmaceuticals to combat bacterial infections. In this role, she was instrumental in the European Union Institute of Innovation and Technology Health’s Goldtrack program, which ultimately led to the acquisition of PhagoMed by BioNTech. Prior to that, Christine served in various positions with increasing levels of responsibility at AFFiRiS, where she led preclinical activities for the development of active immunotherapies. Christine received her PhD in Life Science from the University of Vienna and conducted postdoctoral research at the Institute of Medical Biochemistry and the Children’s Cancer Research Institute in Vienna
Friedmund Bachmann
Vice President CMC
Friedmund Bachmann
Vice President CMC
Friedmund Bachmann serves as Vice President CMC and project lead for the Oncology program ON203 at OncoOne. With a rich experience spanning over two decades, Friedmund brings exceptional expertise in steering CMC programs across the entire product life cycle, showcasing his deep comprehension of the value chain for biological products. He became a part of the OncoOne team in 2021, consistently demonstrating outstanding leadership skills and leveraging his extensive knowledge to enhance our CMC department. Prior to his current role, he held various positions with ascending levels of responsibility within Pharmaceutical Sciences, CMC development, and CMC operations. His track record includes successful leadership of CMC programs encompassing the complete life cycle, spanning early-stage, late-stage, and commercial development for vaccines and products within oncology, hematology, and inflammatory diseases at prominent companies such as Baxter, Baxalta, Shire, and Takeda.
Leadership Team
Randolf Kerschbaumer, PhD
Co-Founder & CEO
Randolf Kerschbaumer, PhD
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Randolf Kerschbaumer, CEO and Co-Founder of OncoOne, brings over 25 years of experience from academia and big pharma R&D to the company. His comprehensive understanding of the drug development process, from early screening through to clinical trials, has been pivotal in shaping OncoOne's success. Under his leadership, OncoOne has expanded its reach globally and established a subsidiary in the USA. Randolf's intellectual curiosity, passion for science, and entrepreneurial drive allow him to effectively merge scientific innovation with strategic business planning. Before founding OncoOne, Randolf held several senior-level positions in R&D, focusing on therapeutics for cancer, inflammation, and hematologic disorders. He started his professional career at Baxter BioScience, progressing to senior leadership roles such as Head of Antibody Technology at Baxalta and Head of Oncology Research at Shire. His work has significantly contributed to the discovery and progression of antibody-based drug modalities with therapeutic potential from concept to Phase II clinical studies. Randolf earned his PhD in Biotechnology from the Vienna University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU).
Michael Thiele, PhD
Co-Founder & CSO
Michael Thiele, PhD
Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer
Michael, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at OncoOne, has over two decades of expertise in immunology, tumor biology, biomarker discovery, and the development of biologics. As the CSO, he leads the company's strategic direction and drives the innovative PreTarg-it® platform, which aims for targeted delivery of therapies directly to tumor sites. Michael's profound knowledge of cell biology and his extensive global scientific connections enable him to establish and maintain strong partnerships with top experts in the field. Before establishing OncoOne, he led the Department of Cell Biology in Oncology Research at Shire. Earlier in his career, Michael held progressively senior roles at Baxter BioScience and its successor, Baxalta, collaborating with leading academics and industry leaders. Michael's significant contributions to medical science include recognizing oxMIF as a key therapeutic target, which marks a crucial advance in the creation of new therapies for autoimmune and chronic inflammatory conditions. Michael has been instrumental in advancing the first-generation anti-oxMIF antibody, imalumab, from early-stage research to phase II clinical trials. He obtained his PhD in Biology from the Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen, where he investigated tumor-promoting and pro-inflammatory properties of MIF.
Alexander Schinagl, PhD
Co-Founder & CTO
Alexander Schinagl, PhD
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Alexander Schinagl, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at OncoOne, plays a pivotal role in the company's antibody design and engineering programs. In addition, he provides IP counsel to ensure robust patent protection. Alexander demonstrated exceptional scientific leadership in over 15 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, where he has acquired a profound background in antibody engineering, drug discovery, development, and translational research. Before joining OncoOne, he was a Manager of R&D in Oncology Research at Shire where he led projects on antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates targeting oncological and hematologic disorders. Prior to that, he served in various positions with increasing levels of responsibility at Baxter BioScience and its successor, Baxalta, where Alexander significantly contributed to the development of the first generation of anti-oxMIF antibody, imalumab, supporting the progression from discovery through Phase II studies in various capacities. Alexander earned his PhD in biotechnology through an industry collaboration with Baxter BioScience and Baxalta from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna.
Christine Landlinger-Schubert, PhD
VP Preclinical & Translational R&D
Christine Landlinger-Schubert, PhD
Vice President Preclinical and Translational R&D
Christine Landlinger-Schubert serves as Vice President of Preclinical and Translational R&D and leads the Inflammation program ON104 at OncoOne. She joined the company in 2021, bringing with her nearly 15 years of experience in drug discovery and non-clinical development in the biotech industry. At OncoOne, Christine has consistently showcased her exceptional leadership skills and has progressively taking on significant roles within the company. Before joining the company, Christine served as the Director of Lysins at PhagoMed, where she played a pivotal role in the development of pharmaceuticals to combat bacterial infections. In this role, she was instrumental in the European Union Institute of Innovation and Technology Health’s Goldtrack program, which ultimately led to the acquisition of PhagoMed by BioNTech. Prior to that, Christine served in various positions with increasing levels of responsibility at AFFiRiS, where she led preclinical activities for the development of active immunotherapies. Christine received her PhD in Life Science from the University of Vienna and conducted postdoctoral research at the Institute of Medical Biochemistry and the Children’s Cancer Research Institute in Vienna
Friedmund Bachmann
Vice President CMC
Friedmund Bachmann
Vice President CMC
Friedmund Bachmann serves as Vice President CMC and project lead for the Oncology program ON203 at OncoOne. With a rich experience spanning over two decades, Friedmund brings exceptional expertise in steering CMC programs across the entire product life cycle, showcasing his deep comprehension of the value chain for biological products. He became a part of the OncoOne team in 2021, consistently demonstrating outstanding leadership skills and leveraging his extensive knowledge to enhance our CMC department. Prior to his current role, he held various positions with ascending levels of responsibility within Pharmaceutical Sciences, CMC development, and CMC operations. His track record includes successful leadership of CMC programs encompassing the complete life cycle, spanning early-stage, late-stage, and commercial development for vaccines and products within oncology, hematology, and inflammatory diseases at prominent companies such as Baxter, Baxalta, Shire, and Takeda.
Scientific Oversight
OncoOne is supported by an international Scientific Advisory Board providing clinical and translational expertise across oncology indications.
Scientific Advisory Board
Prof. Michael Freissmuth, MD
Prof. Michael Freissmuth, MD
Director at Centre of Physiology & Pharmacology at Medical University Vienna
Dr. Freissmuth is the Director of the Center of Physiology & Pharmacology as well as the Chairman of the Institute of Pharmacology at the Medical University in Vienna. He was appointed Professor of Pharmacology in 1995 and received many awards, including the Novartis Award for Medicine. Dr. Freissmuth is a member of numerous editorial boards and serves on several review panels and scientific advisory boards. His most recent appointments include positions on international panels such as the Scientific Advisory Board of the Institut Cochin de Génétique Moléculaire in Paris and of the Engelhorn Foundation for Life Sciences. He is also a member of the supervisory board of Boehringer Ingelheim Austria. Dr. Freissmuth is an inaugural member of OncoOne’s scientific advisory board, where he continues to support the development of the company’s pipeline of biotherapeutics.
Danielle Meyrick, PhD, MD
Prof. Dirk Jäger, MD
Chief Executive Officer - TrivarX Ltd -Melbourne Australia
Dr. Danielle Meyrick is a physician, radiopharmaceutical chemist, and biotech executive with over 20 years of experience in radiopharmaceutical development, clinical strategy, and translational medicine. She has held Chief Medical Officer roles at ITM Radiopharma, Telix Pharmaceuticals, and AdvanCell, leading global clinical development, regulatory strategy, and medical affairs from first-in-human studies through commercialization. With expertise spanning radiochemistry, theranostics, CMC, clinical development, and global regulatory interactions, Dr. Meyrick has also become a trusted advisor to radiopharmaceutical start-ups, investors, and venture capital firms, supporting due diligence, fundraising, strategic partnerships, and company growth across the radiopharma sector.
Dr. Hakim Bouterfa
Prof. em. Florian Rüker, PhD
1717 Life Science Ventures GmbH, Founder and Managing Director - HBC - Consulting GmbH, BB Life Science Projects GmbH, formally OctreoPharm GmbH (Holding)
Dr. Hakim Bouterfa is a life sciences entrepreneur, scientist, and biotechnology executive with more than 25 years of international experience in oncology, radiopharmaceuticals, clinical development, and medical affairs. Throughout his career, he has founded, built, and successfully exited several life science companies while leading the development of innovative oncology and radiopharmaceutical programs from early research through commercialization. Dr. Bouterfa has held senior leadership positions including Chief Medical Officer and Board Member at Eckert & Ziegler AG, CEO of Pentixapharm AG, Founder and Managing Director of Octreopharm GmbH, Vice President at Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, and Global Medical Director for Oncology at Novartis. He is currently Founder and Managing Director of Hakim Bouterfa Consulting GmbH, where he advises companies on corporate strategy, clinical development, translational medicine, and value creation in the life sciences sector. Combining a strong scientific foundation in molecular biology and translational medicine with extensive executive leadership experience, Dr. Bouterfa is recognized for driving innovation, company growth, and strategic development within the global radiopharmaceutical and oncology landscape.
Partnership
Strategic Partnerships
Advancing pretargeted radiopharmaceutical therapies together with us.
We form science-driven partnerships to accelerate clinical translation and expand the PreTarg-it® platform across oncology targets.
