Brian Schaeffer

Brian Schaeffer is an IT Director of Program Management at Johnson & Johnson, where they support the Global Medical Safety group within the Innovative Medicine R&D Information Technology sector. With over 20 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical industry, Brian has led technology initiatives across various domains, including Pharmacovigilance, Clinical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory. Prior to their current role, they were a Senior Managing Consultant at IBM Global Services, focusing on electronic document management system implementations in Life Sciences. Brian earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland and an M.B.A. from the University of Georgia. Their extensive education and professional background enable them to navigate the complexities of the Pharma value chain effectively.