Ruth Frommherz-Gaco is an accomplished professional in program management and quality compliance with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Associate Director of Program Management at Lonza since October 2022, Ruth previously held significant roles at Novartis from December 2015 to October 2022, including Compliance Excellence Officer and Global QMS Program Manager, where responsibilities included developing and managing complex quality and GxP training programs. Prior to Novartis, Ruth led Drug Product Operations at Sandoz BU Biopharmaceuticals, ensuring regulatory compliance and coordination for commercial and clinical supply. Earlier positions at Novartis involved QA Compliance Management and process expertise, contributing to health authority inspections and the implementation of quality systems.