Klaus-P. Wilhelm, MD has served as CEO & Medical Director of proDERM since co-founding the institute together with his wife Dorothea in 1994. Klaus is a Professor of Dermatology and Allergology with an extensive background in Dermatotoxicology and Dermatopharmacology. With his leadership skills Klaus led proDERM to a steady organic growth and success. At the same time he has maintained to live his passion for science. He is a regular speaker at scientific conferences, author and co-author of over 150 original articles and book chapters and co-editor of several scientific books.

Marianne Brandt is Chief Operating Officer at proDERM. With her 20+ years of occupational experience in the field of dermatological contract research and her excellent understanding of methodological, clinical as well as technical procedures, Marianne has contributed significantly to our success in recent years. After graduating with a degree in Physics and achieving a continuative qualification in the field of 'Medical Physics and Techniques', Marianne started her career in the CRO industry as a scientific officer in 1997 before joining our team in 2002.

Dorothea Wilhelm, MD founded proDERM in 1994 together with her husband Klaus-P. She has led the clinical research activities of the institute ever since and she does this today as Senior Director Clinical Research & Medical Affairs. Dorothea graduated with a MD at the University of Lübeck. She continued her academic training with a postdoctoral program in the laboratories of Professor Howard I. Maibach at the Department of Dermatology of the University of California in San Francisco. 

Bernd Brormann is Senior Director Clinical Operations & CRO Services at proDERM. Before joining proDERM in January 2018, Bernd had held several positions in the life sciences industry, including senior management positions in Clinical Operations, Business Development and Customer Relations. Bernd is highly appreciated for his 'getting-things-done-approach', which he presumably developed during his early years as CRA and project manager. 

Stephan Bielfeldt is Vice President Science & Consulting at proDERM, the internationally renowned CRO specialized on clinical studies relating to skin and mucous membranes. . He is responsible for the development of new skin research methods, as well as the consulting of customers in the field of clinical study designs and methodologies. Stephan has been working in clinical research for more than 30 years. Special fields of his expertise are photobiology / sun protection and in vivo confocal Raman spectroscopy. 

Joachim Clausen is Senior Director Finance & Administration. Before joining proDERM in 2018, Joachim has held several senior management positions in the areas of finance & administration, financial analysis, controlling, and financial consulting. He graduated with an MBA at the University of Applied Sciences in Bochum. With his extraordinary analytical skills and his eye for the detail, Joachim plays a key role in the streamlining and continuous improvement of our business processes.