Norbert Bleich is a seasoned professional in the biopharmaceutical industry, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer at Valerius Biopharma AG since June 2018. Bleich also contributes to academia as a lecturer in Biomedical Data Science at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW and as a guest lecturer in International Business Administration at Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University. Bleich co-founded Versameb AG in January 2017 and held leadership positions at Boehringer Ingelheim, Roche, and Novartis, focusing on clinical science, development strategies, and operational management. With experience dating back to 1993, including a role as a Medical Writer at Quintiles, Bleich's educational background includes studies at The University of Freiburg and attendance at Goethe Gymnasium.