Leonard Herbst

As Global Head of Project Management, Herbst is responsible for leading a dispersed team in regional offices and specific countries to deliver quality services and functions in alignment with corporate strategy, policies, procedures and applicable regulations.

Herbst brings 22 years of clinical research experience to the team. He previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Triclinium Clinical Development (TCD) prior to its acquisition by FHI Clinical.

His career started in data management at a global CRO and expanded into research and development and various other positions within several multi-international pharmaceutical companies. His therapeutic experience includes cardiovascular, dermatology, gastroenterology, immunology, infectious diseases, oncology, otolaryngology, respiratory, rheumatology, urology and vaccinology.

Herbst holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and physiology as well as bachelor’s (Hons) degree in pharmacology clinical and analytical research from the University of Free State, South Africa.