After studying human biology in Marburg and obtaining his PhD in Göttingen, Dr. Bouterfa worked as a scientist, among others in San Diego and Würzburg. He also held various positions in clinical research at Novartis AG and was a founder and managing director of R&D companies. Dr. Bouterfa is a highly experienced medical researcher in oncology with more than 20 years of clinical development experience. As of January 2023, he will be responsible for the Group's clinical development acting as the Chief Medical Officer.