Chris Middendorf is a highly experienced professional in pharmaceutical and biotech GxP compliance, currently serving as Senior Director Technical at Hogan Lovells since August 2024. Previously, Chris held the position of Technical Vice President for Strategic GMP Compliance at Parexel from March 2023 to August 2024 and served as Director of Regulatory Affairs at Hogan Lovells from January 2022 to February 2023. Chris's extensive tenure at the FDA spanned over a decade, culminating in the role of Senior Compliance Policy Advisor specializing in aseptic manufacturing and data integrity. Chris has contributed to international pharmaceutical compliance as a speaker and instructor at various workshops and training sessions, particularly in China, while also holding significant roles in consumer safety and public affairs across different FDA branches. Educational qualifications include an M.S. in Animal Science from Auburn University and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Cincinnati.