Thomas Balzer

SVP Clinical Development at Lakewood-Amedex Inc.
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Doug Stefanelli

I have known Dr. Thomas Balzer for over 15 years, working with him at Schering AG and Berlex Labs, the US subsidiary of Schering AG, and most recently at Bayer Healthcare. Dr. Balzer headed up both the Clinical Development team and the Medical Affairs group at Schering/Berlex/Bayer, where we had many opportunities to work together on various projects/teams including the Global Executive Management Team at Bayer. He has significant expertise in both Clinical Development and Medical Affairs where he helped us to develop and commercialize several key products in Diagnostic Imaging. He is an extraordinary leader with exceptional customer focus and strategic thinking capabilities.

Kohkan Shamsi

I have known Dr. Thomas Balzer for about 20 years. I worked with him at Schering AG and Berlex Labs (now Bayer) in department of clinical development diagnostic imaging and since 2006 have collaborated with him on various projects. He has a deep knowledge of global clinical development and medical affairs. He has supervised submission of NDAs in Europe, the USA and Japan and has led FDA advisory board meeting that resulted is marketing authorization of drugs. He is a remarkable leader and has managed multinational development teams on 3 continents. He is a strategic thinker and applied his unique business insights in formulating Bayer’s future clinical development programs and strategies. Thomas has published extensively in peer reviewed Journals and have presented in major national and international scientific meetings.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • SVP Clinical Development
      • Nov 2022 - Present
    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • VP, Head Clinical Development MCED
      • Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

      Led Clinical Development efforts for the company's Multi Cancer Early Detection (MCED) liquid biopsy assay and designing/advancing a clinical evidence generation plan to support FDA approval. Led Clinical Development efforts for the company's Multi Cancer Early Detection (MCED) liquid biopsy assay and designing/advancing a clinical evidence generation plan to support FDA approval.

    • Egypt
    • Human Resources
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Retired
      • Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

      Project based consulting engagements in Global clinical Development and Medical Affairs Project based consulting engagements in Global clinical Development and Medical Affairs

    • United States
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • VP, Senior Medical Advisor
      • Jan 2020 - May 2020
    • United States
    • Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • VP, Head Global Medical and Clinical Affairs Radiology
      • Mar 2013 - Dec 2019

      Responsible for all medical aspects of Bayer's Radiology Business, including Global Clinical Development and Global Medical Affairs for pharmaceuticals, medical devices & artificial intelligence projects. Formed and led an integrated Global Medical & Clinical Affairs group of 35+ in multiple locations (US, Singapore, and Germany) by merging the former Global Development and the former Global Medical Affairs group, as well as integrating Medical Devices with the pharmaceutical business. Focused on strategic planning and brand positioning. • Achieved successful sNDAs for 3 additional Gadovist phase 3 indication programs (CV and Oncology) • Established an internal Imaging core lab as image service group for all of Bayer with focus on oncology and cardiovascular developments ◦ Spearheaded transformation from a service organization to a profit and excellence center for Bayer Pharma ◦ Ensured inspection readiness for the Imaging core lab for successful FDA Inspection of Core Lab in 2010, 2014, 2016, and 2019 • Led Task Force on a safety-related topic; successfully guided through EU Referral, FDA hearings, and FDA advisory board • Initiated an effective thought leader management and strategic engagement process with clear accountabilities, process transparency, and a clear mission how to best generate necessary insights from thought leaders and offer scientific value to them • Shaped overall brand strategy and performance by Global and Regional Brand Planning and Brand support • Chair of Safety Committee and member of PQSC • Successfully led/guided multi-company cooperation projects as member of joint project teams and steering committees

    • United States
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • VP, Head Global Clinical Development, Diagnostic Imaging
      • Aug 2006 - Feb 2013

      Led Global Clinical Development function for Diagnostic Imaging. Supervised up to 35 on different continents. Drove quality and innovation efforts for clinical development within industry segment. Functioned as part of the Global Business Unit Management Team contributing to strategic planning and served as Member of the Bayer Pharma Development Leadership Team, as well as on the Global Safety Committee, Global Labeling Committee, and Protocol Review Committee. • Built Global Clinical Development group for Molecular Imaging/targeted PET tracers ◦ Successful development of PET tracer for the diagnosis of dementia/Alzheimer's disease; "ready for submission documents" were handed over to Piramal Imaging ◦ Several exploratory INDs for molecular Oncology Imaging tracers • Implemented clinical exit-strategy for the molecular PET tracer business to divest that portfolio part • Achieved efficiency gains of six months in overall development time and 35M+ Euros as team lead for a project, analyzing, and optimizing critical processes and organizational structures for Global Development, Global Clinical Operations, and Global Medical Affairs at Bayer HealthCare Pharma • Prioritized development activities expanding portfolio in U.S. (new indications) in the MR modality

    • Sweden
    • Public Safety
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Director, Medical Affairs U.S. Diagnostic Imaging
      • Jan 2005 - Jul 2006
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director Medical Affairs
      • Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
    • Germany
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head clinical Development MR Contrast Media
      • 1997 - Mar 2002

    • Scientist Clinical Development Ultrasound and MRI contrast Media
      • Dec 1991 - 1997

    • Residency Internal Medicine (Dep. of Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases)
      • 1984 - Nov 1991

      Full 7 year residency covering all sub specialties of Internal Medicine with focus on Gastroenterology and Infectious diseases (e.g.HIV) Full 7 year residency covering all sub specialties of Internal Medicine with focus on Gastroenterology and Infectious diseases (e.g.HIV)

Education

  • Medical School, Free University Berlin/ Germany
    Doctor of Medicine - MD, Medicine
  • Evangelisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster Berlin - Highschool
    Abitur
  • Max-Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics Berlin/Germany
    Post-doc, Oncogene characterization, RNA isolation, Monoclonal antibodies
  • INSEAD Business School, Fontainebleau / France
    Executive Management - Managerial Skills for International Business
  • Cranfield School of Management, UK
    Schering Corporate University - Leadership for Growth and Success
  • USW Schloss Gracht
    General Management

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