BIO

Qualifications

• Strategic Clinical Operations Leadership: Proven success in driving research innovation, start-up growth, and organizational change.

• Cross-functional & Global Collaboration: Deep experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating international studies.

• Process Excellence & Quality Management: Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Management Representative, and Auditor.

• Digital Transformation: Certified Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I) and MBAI® - Leaders of AI, with a focus on data-driven decision-making in healthcare.

• Therapeutic Expertise: Extensive work in anaesthesiology, neurology (Parkinson’s, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s), haematology (multiple myeloma, CKD), rare diseases, and clinical nutrition.

Education & Certifications

• Ph.D. in Nutrition Science, University of Bonn, Germany

• M.Sc. in Nutrition Science, University of Bonn, Germany

• Master Business with AI (MBAI®), Leaders of AI (2025)

• Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I), Scrum.org (2025)

• Registered Nutritional Therapist, E-Zert (2024)

• Medical Device Safety Officer, TÜV Süd (2017)

• Six Sigma Black Belt, (2010)

• Certified Quality Management Representative, TÜV Süd (2009)

• Multiple certifications in auditing, pharmacovigilance, and GCP

Affiliations & Languages

• Member, German Society for Good Research Practice (GQMA)

• Languages: German (native), English (fluent)

Core Competencies

• Clinical trial management (Phases I–IV, FSMP, NIS, IIS)

• Start-up and growth of clinical research organizations

• Regulatory compliance and quality assurance

• Agile project management and digital innovation in clinical research

• Cross-cultural leadership in global teams

Dr.. Quade is committed to advancing clinical research through innovation, operational excellence, and a patient-centric approach, making him a trusted partner for complex clinical development programs worldwide.

Dr. Jörg Quade, M.Sc. Nutrition, Ph.D.
Versatile clinical operation expert
Leverkusen, Germany

Profile Overview

Dr. Jörg Quade is a strategic and results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in clinical research, and agile operations within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device sectors. He is renowned for delivering innovation and growth in global, highly regulated environments and for inspiring high-performing teams through clear vision, collaboration, and analytical rigor.

Dr. Quade has successfully managed more than 50 clinical trials (Phases Ib–IV, FSMP, NIS, IIS) across diverse therapeutic areas, including anaesthesiology, cardiology, haematology, neurology, rare diseases, and clinical nutrition. His expertise spans trial design, operational leadership, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation, leveraging his advanced knowledge in artificial intelligence and agile methodologies.