Geert Vandenbossche, PhD Novartis

Geert Vandenbossche was recently appointed as Global Head NTO QA Strategic Initiatives. In this role he is Chairman of the Sterility Assurance Expert Network (SAEN) and leading the Novartis aseptic processing continual improvement program as well as the Data Integrity project covering all Novartis Manufacturing sites.

Geert has served Novartis for more than 20 years in leadership roles in Alcon Puurs, Alcon Barcelona, Sandoz Global Holzkirchen and Novartis BTDM Basel. He did lead Manufacturing Science and Technology, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs. He was Plant Manager in Alcon Puurs, responsible for procedure packs, prefilled syringes and sterile ointments. Prior to his current role he was in global quality roles, responsible for Sandoz Sterile and Special Technology sites as well as Biological Drug Product sites with Novartis.

Geert received his degree in Pharmacy and Ph.D. from the University of Gent in Belgium. He has the Belgian nationality.