Dr Adelheid Schneider earned her Doctor of Science in cell biology and immunology from the University of Hohenheim/Germany and the Fraunhofer-Institute for Surface Technology.

With a background of biotechnology and cell biology Adelheid joined Roche in 1995. Within Roche, she worked in the field of research and development in protein chemistry and enzymology, quality assurance, quality control, documentation and regulatory affairs operation and policy. Adelheid is currently based in Singapore as Regional Head for Regulatory and Quality for Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific and has oversight of all outreach activities with global health authorities, industry associations and scientific organizations.  

Dr. Schneider has

• 30+years` working experience in the healthcare and life science industry globally
• Solid scientific, regulatory and quality background
• Extensive experience working with global regulatory agencies to support development and resolution of complex regulatory issues
• is a successful leader in supporting product regulatory clearances globally

Dr. Schneider is the Vice Chair of APAC Med Regulatory Affairs Committee and Sponsor of Capacity Building and IVD working group. Additionally she is an active member of APAC Med Regulatory Intelligence Group and the SEA Center of Excellence group.

Dr. Schneider is also a member of the GHWP TC leadership team and the WG 2 IVD, supporting projects in the space of capability building, reliance and IVDs.

Dr. Schneider is also a Visiting Expert of the Duke Core Centre of Regulatory Excellence.