“Germany has 16 federal states and each has its own set of regulations,” he says. “Those regulations define what, where and how patients can access medicines. My task is to make sure Grünenthal is always up-to-date about these frameworks and to provide guidance about this key topic. To do that, it is essential to keep track of the current regulatory processes and any potential changes.”

Regulations for the pharmaceutical industry often involve complex legal texts and lots of specific terminology. Loi is an expert in that legislative jargon.

“I’ve been politically active as a volunteer in my hometown, Regensburg, since I was a teenager. Regulations, ordinances and dossiers – these are familiar concepts for me. And that really helps me in my daily work at Grünenthal.”

Loi’s tasks extend far beyond updating his colleagues about regulatory processes. “It is also a big part of my work to help doctors, pharmacists and representatives from health insurance providers to understand regulatory requirements about prescribing medicines,” he says. “By providing valuable information, I help them navigate Germany’s complex regulatory landscape.”