Thomas Schmidt

Thomas Schmidt is a seasoned quality professional with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, currently serving as a Board Member and Speaker at the ECA Foundation and ECA Academy since September 2019. In the role of Associate Director Senior Quality Auditor at CSL Behring since March 2022, Thomas oversees quality audits and compliance initiatives. Prior roles at LEO Pharma from January 2010 to March 2022 involved significant leadership in Quality Management Systems, guiding complex product acquisitions, and conducting global quality audits. Notable achievements include leading the Quality Due Diligence for LEO Pharma’s €675 million acquisition of Astellas Pharma's Dermatology portfolio and ensuring successful FDA PAI for Enstilar at a partner company. Thomas holds a Master of Science in Engineering in Organic Chemistry from the Technical University of Denmark, obtained in 2005.