Joerg Heidrich

About Joerg Heidrich

Joerg Heidrich is a globally recognized leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with more than 25 years of executive experience managing complex global operations within the Bayer Group. Before retiring in 2018, he served as Head of Global Product Supply Biotech, where he was responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of Bayer’s $3 billion biotechnology portfolio. His leadership played a key role in advancing operational excellence, scaling production globally, and supporting access to life-saving therapies.Over the course of his career, Mr. Heidrich served on several high-level strategic bodies, including the Worldwide Bayer Pharmaceuticals Product Supply Executive Team, the Bayer US Country Council Board, the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Bay Area Council, and the UC Berkeley Biotech Automation Council. These appointments reflect his long-standing commitment to industry-academic collaboration, innovation in bioprocessing, and global supply chain strategy.Global Experience:• 17 years in the United States• 4 years in Mexico• 11 years across East and West Germany• Project leadership across Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, and ChinaFluent in German, English, and Spanish, Mr. Heidrich offers a distinctly international perspective on pharmaceutical manufacturing, workforce development, and regulatory alignment across markets.In his final executive role, he oversaw Bayer’s global recombinant protein manufacturing operations, supporting critical therapies in oncology, hematology (including hemophilia), ophthalmology, and neurology. In the U.S, he led major capacity expansion initiatives, integrated existing production sites—including organizations associated with acquired products—into Bayer’s global biotech network, and provided strategic oversight of key contract manufacturing partnerships. These efforts ensured a strong foundation for long-term growth, operational scalability, and uninterrupted global product supply.A lifelong advocate for continuous learning, Mr. Heidrich has consistently focused on building high-performance teams and mentoring future leaders. Since retirement, he remains in contact with the life sciences community. He also enjoys basketball, golf, and cycling—and is a proud and involved grandfather to three grandchildren.

Experience

1. Strategic Biotech Initiatives at Bayer Pharmaceuticals Product Supply at Bayer

   Bayer

   Sep 2017 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   A recognized leader in the field of Bio-manufacturing, Mr. Heidrich has dedicated over 30 years of his professional career to the management of various manufacturing operations within the global Bayer Group. He currently heads the Strategic Biotech Initiatives at Bayer Pharmaceuticals Product Supply at Bayer.He has been for over 10 years the Head of the Global Product Supply Biotech organization overseeing the manufacturing and distribution of Bayer’s $3 billion biotechnology product portfolio.Mr. Heidrich is known for his passion on leadership, process orientation and operational excellence which has led to numerous outstanding financial achievements and international speaker requests.Member of the Worldwide Bayer Pharmaceuticals Product Supply Executive Team; Board of Directors of San Francisco BayArea Council; Board Member of UC Berkeley Biotech Automation CouncilWork areas include: 16 years USA, 4 years Mexico, 5 years East Germany and 6 years West Germany including project assignments throughout Europe, Japan, Hong Kong and China.Fluent in German, English and SpanishSpecialties: Responsible for all recombinant protein manufacturing within Bayer worldwide. This is a cornerstone of Bayer\'s Specialty Pharma business, focusing on treatments for life-threatening diseases such as cancer, hemophilia, ophthalmology and multiple sclerosis.Constantly learn and develop myself and help others in the same way; Still love Basketball, but also Golf and Biking

Skills

• Technology Transfer
• Gmp
• Glp
• Commercialization
• Oncology
• Lifesciences
• V&V
• Clinical Development
• Biotechnology
• Validation
• Change Control
• R&D
• Capa
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Sop
• Fda
• Manufacturing
• Protein Chemistry
• Regulatory Submissions
• Life Sciences
• Drug Development
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Aseptic Processing