Herman Pieterse

Herman PieterseHerman Pieterse studied Pharmacology at the Free University in Amsterdam.

In 1977 he joined Boehringer Ingelheim and held functions in Research and Development, like Clinical Research Manager for clinical pharmacology and International Medical Project leader for a cardiovascular research compound; He became Associate head of the Medical department.

In 1984 he started working for Rhône-Poulenc as Medical Director and in 1988 he changed to Ovabloc Europe and took responsibility for international registration and research as Director of Regulatory Affairs and Technical/Clinical Research.

In 1991 he founded the Consultancy and Interim Management Agency PROFESS® Medical Consultancy B.V. and assists now several major companies in the Health Care Industry with both regulatory and Quality Assurance issues, GCP clinical development and training.

He was chief editor of a new book on “International Medical Devices Investigations” published by Interpharm Press Inc. in December 1997.

In November 1996 Herman became a certified ISO 9000 Auditor.

Herman is a member of the NVFG, DIA and DARQA. Herman was a member of the Governmental Working Party for the implementation of the European Clinical Trial Directive and academic consultant to the Pharmacology Department of the University of Ghent, Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam and the University Medical Center in Maastricht