Partners

Learn more about our Team. Just click on the appropriate partner to read more details:

Alexander Rummel

Founder & Managing Director

Andreas Erkens, PhD

Senior Partner Aurum Research

Alexander Rummel, Founder and Managing Director

Alexander is a dedicated researcher with more than 25 years’ experience of international healthcare research. “For many years now, clients have expressed a desire to have a senior consultant manage every phase of a project, and this was the crucial reason for establishing Aurum Research. We firmly believe that our expertise enables us to cater better for our clients’ needs, namely reliable and problem-free research which translates into practice.”

Throughout his career, Alexander has designed and supervised a multitude of studies. He has used a variety of multivariate techniques for positionings, market simulations, forecasting, and pricing. Over the years, he has become an acknowledged expert in international market research. Clients and colleagues alike value his friendly advice when it comes to both qualitative and quantitative research.

Alexander holds a Master’s degree in Political Sciences from the University of Bamberg, specializing in healthcare systems, psychological and social research. His background makes him a welcome speaker at his alma mater, where he lectures on analytical methods used in the interpretation of empirical data. He is also a frequent speaker at international conferences, workshops, and training events. Alexander has been an elected member of the EphMrA Primary Research Methods & Training Committee (now LDC) since 2003.

To contact Alexander, please email alexander.rummel@aurum-research.eu or call +49 9123 9981330.
His professional profile is available at LinkedIn.

Andreas Erkens, PhD, Senior Partner

Andreas is a management executive with more than 25 years’ experience of healthcare and the pharmaceutical business, including general management, marketing management, and consulting.

“Changing market dynamics and requirements within the pharmaceutical sector require a shift from product-centric towards market-centric innovation. As consultants and researchers, our main goal is to support our clients within change processes that affect management, strategy and marketing.”

Andreas has held various management positions in the course of his career, including Managing Director, Head of Business Development, and Marketing Manager in pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. These posts have covered business and portfolio analysis, strategic and operational marketing, business development, project management, market research and access, marketing and brand communication, and medical training & education.

Andreas has a degree (M.Sc.) in Biology and received a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Bielefeld, Germany.

He has served as a member of the advisory council or board at renowned medical societies and various organizations. Furthermore, he has headed the offices of different healthcare organizations as managing director.

To contact Andreas, please email andreas.erkens@aurum-research.eu or info@dr-erkens-consulting.de or call +49 179 2411029.
His professional profile is available at LinkedIn and https://www.dr-erkens-consulting.de.

Partners

Learn more about our Team.

Alexander Rummel, Founder and Managing Director

 To contact Alexander, please email alexander.rummel@aurum-research.eu or call +49 9123 9981330.
His professional profile is available at LinkedIn.

About Alexander Rummel:

Alexander is a dedicated researcher with more than 25 years’ experience of international healthcare research. “For many years now, clients have expressed a desire to have a senior consultant manage every phase of a project, and this was the crucial reason for establishing Aurum Research. We firmly believe that our expertise enables us to cater better for our clients’ needs, namely reliable and problem-free research which translates into practice.”

Throughout his career, Alexander has designed and supervised a multitude of studies. He has used a variety of multivariate techniques for positionings, market simulations, forecasting, and pricing. Over the years, he has become an acknowledged expert in international market research. Clients and colleagues alike value his friendly advice when it comes to both qualitative and quantitative research.

Alexander holds a Master’s degree in Political Sciences from the University of Bamberg, specializing in healthcare systems, psychological and social research. His background makes him a welcome speaker at his alma mater, where he lectures on analytical methods used in the interpretation of empirical data. He is also a frequent speaker at international conferences, workshops, and training events. Alexander has been an elected member of the EphMrA Primary Research Methods & Training Committee (now LDC) since 2003.

Andreas Erkens, PhD, Senior Partner

To contact Andreas, please email andreas.erkens@aurum-research.eu or info@dr-erkens-consulting.de or call +49 179 2411029.
His professional profile is available at LinkedIn and https://www.dr-erkens-consulting.de.

About Andreas Erkens:

Andreas is a management executive with 20 years’ experience of healthcare and the pharmaceutical business, including general management, marketing management, and consulting.

“Changing market dynamics and requirements within the pharmaceutical sector require a shift from product-centric towards market-centric innovation. As consultants and researchers, our main goal is to support our clients within change processes that affect management, strategy and marketing.”

Andreas has held various management positions in the course of his career, including Managing Director, Head of Business Development, and Marketing Manager in pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. These posts have covered business and portfolio analysis, strategic and operational marketing, business development, project management, market research and access, marketing and brand communication, and medical training & education.

Andreas has a degree (M.Sc.) in Biology and received a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Bielefeld, Germany.

He has served as a member of the advisory council or board at renowned medical societies and various organizations. Furthermore, he has headed the offices of different healthcare organizations as managing director.

Address

Aurum Research GmbH
Sandgasse 12
91207 Lauf an der Pegnitz
Germany

Contact

Tel.: +49 9123 9981 330
Fax: +49 9123 9981 340
E-Mail

Membership

Aurum Research is a member of EphMrA