"Bram Baert holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Ghent University, where he focused on regulatory compliance through his work at the Drug Quality & Registration laboratory. This laid the foundation for his career in the field, which began at Pfizer Manufacturing Belgium. Over the course of five years, he took on various responsibilities, including monitoring product quality, managing regulatory documentation, overseeing inspections, and ensuring compliance with health authority requirements. Nearly 10 years ago, Bram joined Lonza, where he currently serves as the Global Regulatory Head of the Capsules & Health Ingredients division. In this role, he oversees regulatory affairs on a global scale, driving strategy and compliance across multiple regions. Outside of his role at Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients, Bram is an active member of the IPEC Europe quality and regulatory affairs team. He participates in a number of working groups and is involved in the IQ/IPEC Collaboration Group, contributing his expertise to ongoing industry initiatives."