has been managing director of CSG mbH, a contract research organization (CRO) in Berlin, since 2007, specializing in the implementation of clinical studies taking health economics and epidemiological issues into account. Previously, she worked in several globally active CROs and held various European and international management positions in the areas of clinical operations and business development. She is an active member of the ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals), serving on its global board since 2005 and serving as board chair in 2010. Ms. Schön is a psychologist and has an MBA.