Lothar Halmer PhD Boehringer Ingelheim

Dr. Lothar Halmer Head of Global Quality, Boehringer Ingelheim Dr. Lothar Halmer is Chief Quality Officer at Boehringer Ingelheim, where he leads the Global Quality Organization in delivering high-quality products to patients worldwide. With 25+ years at Boehringer Ingelheim, he has held diverse leadership roles across Biotech, Small Molecules, Manufacturing, and Quality, consistently driving innovation and operational excellence. He began his career in quality control and analytical science after earning his Ph.D. in Biology/Molecular Genetics from the University of Konstanz, Germany. Over time, his focus evolved toward strategic leadership and general management, culminating in his current role since 2020. He is a driving force behind Boehringer’s Global Quality Transformation program, which launched strategic initiatives to embed a sustainable Quality Culture. His leadership has fostered a mindset of ownership, simplification, and empowerment across the organization, positioning quality as a competitive advantage and a source of innovation.