I am Dr. Cornelia Hock, a passionate biochemist and freelance consultant with over 20 years of experience in laboratory and quality management. As the founder and owner of Laboratory Performance Consulting, I help laboratories optimize their processes, implement quality management systems and establish a culture of continuous improvement.

Professional Experience

• Medicover Integrated Clinical Services (formerly IMGM Laboratories GmbH): COO and authorized officer, responsible for operational management and integration into the parent company.
• IMGM Laboratories GmbH: Head of Quality Management & Assurance and Project Manager of Genomic Services, specializing in customer and regulatory audits as well as internal process improvements.
• Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry: Postdoc and doctoral researcher with a focus on molecular neurogenetics and laboratory analytics.

Qualifications

• Certified Agile Project Manager, Agile Coach, Agile Organisation & New Work Expert, qualityaustria
• Professional Scrum Master I, scrum.org
• Internal Auditor DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, VOREST AG
• Dr. rer. nat Molecular Neurogenetics, TU Munich
• Diplom Biochemistry, Eberhard-Karl-University Tübingen

My Values

What sets me apart are not only my professional competencies but also my personal strengths and values. I place great importance on openness, trust, and respect—cornerstones that shape my work and interactions.

• Openness: I firmly believe that open communication and transparency are key to successful projects. Openness fosters mutual understanding and creates a trustworthy atmosphere.
• Trust: Trust is the foundation of any successful collaboration. I rely on honest and reliable relationships with my clients and partners.
• Respect: Every person and idea deserves respect. I respect the diversity and uniqueness of my clients and work to meet their individual needs as best as possible.

My Approach

I pursue a holistic approach that focuses on the three central areas of people, processes and quality. With a focus on agile principles and continuous improvement, I support laboratories in the fields of BioTech, Life Sciences and Diagnostics in becoming more efficient and successful.