Joerg has 20 years of extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry within different functions in the quality field for development and commercial products. He serves as Global Quality Manager in Roche Pharma Global Technical Operations overseeing Roche’s global in-country testing activities. Joerg has been a contributing member in the industry via IFPMA/ EFPIA. As global Policy Lead, he co-/authored several publications and industry positions on in-country testing and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and functions as scientific reviewer for several journals. He is engaged as conference speaker and in numerous workshops/capability buildings with regulators from around the globe.Joerg received a PhD in biochemistry from the University of Hannover/Max-Planck-Institute of Biochemistry, Germany.