Burkhard Kurth

Burkhard Kurth is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as the Head of Clinical Customer Centricity and Vice President at Bayer since September 2015. In previous roles at Bayer, Burkhard held positions such as Head of Operational Excellence and Innovation in Clinical Development, as well as Global Program Head for General Medicine. Prior to joining Bayer, Burkhard worked at Grünenthal from April 1999 to August 2015, advancing to Senior Director of Scientific Marketing and International Project Leader, where responsibilities included leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing drug development processes. Burkhard also has a strong background in laboratory pharmacokinetics and bioanalytics. Educational qualifications include degrees in pharmacy and a doctorate from the University of Münster.