Bernd Heinrich is an accomplished professional in clinical data management and strategic operations, currently serving as VP, Head Clinical Data Strategy & Operations at Bayer since July 2024. Previously, Bernd held various leadership roles at Bayer AG from February 2018 to July 2024, including VP, Head Clinical Data Management and Monitoring, and VP, Head Data Management, Acquisition and Review, contributing to the evolution towards a Data Sciences organization. Prior experience at Bayer HealthCare from January 1996 to January 2018 included roles such as Head Global Clinical Data Management and TA Head, Global Clinical Program and Study Management, with a focus on therapeutic areas including Neurology, Ophthalmology, Hematology, and Immunology. Bernd's educational background includes a degree in Informatics and Linguistics from Universität Passau.