Janis Bernat

Janis Bernat has extensive experience in regulatory science and quality assurance within the pharmaceutical and food industries. Currently serving as the Director of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs at IFPMA since February 2009, Janis leads cross-functional activities in regulatory science and international health policy. Previous roles at IFPMA include Associate Director for Biotherapeutics & Scientific Affairs and Sr. Manager for Biotherapeutics & Innovation. Janis began at IFPMA as a Manager for Biologicals & Vaccines and also served as a Scientific Assistant at OSI, where responsibilities included supplier compliance verification. Earlier experience includes Quality Assurance Manager at Otto & Sons-Div. of OSI, focusing on HACCP programs and corporate quality policies, as well as a Sales Representative introducing vegetarian products to various markets. Janis holds an MS in Communication-Public Relations from Kansas State University and a BS in Agriculture-Food Science from North Dakota State University.