After finishing doctoral degree in Biology/Biochemistry at the University of Cologne, joined Nattermann&Cie., Cologne in 1972 and held positions as Head of Medical Information, Cooperation&Licensing. After the merger with Rhone-Poulenc becoming Director of Coordination for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, located in Paris. Afterwards positions: Director Ethical Marketing in Germany, Head of CNS Business Unit in Germany, Director Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Research (acting), and Pharmapolitics/Economy at Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, Germany. In parallel to past responsibility as Head of Business Development appointment as Head of E-Business AVENTIS Pharma Germany in 2000 and 2001. Co-founder and member of the the board of the Pharma Licensing Club Germany (PLCD www.plcd.de). Since December 2005 consultant for a variety of domestic and international companies .Specialties: co-promotion and co-marketing negotiations, acquisition of branded pharmaceuticals, due diligence, net-working, partnering meetings, search for in-licensing candidates, out-licensing,