Thomas Egert
Research Scientist Pharmaceutical Contact Materials
Thomas Egert is a research scientist at Boehringer Ingelheim, Germany. Dedicated to analytical chemistry for 25+ years, his current role includes responsibility for materials selection and E&L qualification as well as analytical troubleshooting in packaging development.
Thomas is an active member of the Extractables and Leachables Safety Information Exchange Consortium (ELSIE) and the PQRI Parenteral and Ophthalmic Drug Product (PODP) – E&L Working Group. While contributing to several industry seminars in the field of pharmaceutical packaging, his special interest is devoted to predictive physicochemical models describing mass transport between polymers and contacting pharmaceuticals.
Prior to joining Boehringer Ingelheim, he held various positions in the field of organic trace analysis at an analytical service provider. Thomas holds a diploma in chemical engineering and a master’s degree in bio- and pharmaceutical analysis.
