Masterclass with Dr Marcus Schabacker

Total Systems Approach to Patient Safety

Dr Marcus Schabacker became president and chief executive officer of ECRI in January 2018 and is a board-certified anesthesiologist and intensive care specialist with more than 25 years of healthcare experience in complex global environments, and more than 20 years of senior leadership responsibilities serving the medical device and pharmaceutical industries across the healthcare value chain.

After completing clinical and academic practice in Germany and South Africa, Marcus leveraged deep clinical, regulatory, and operational expertise to enhance scientific, technical, medical, and regulatory capabilities at companies such as Baxter and Bristol-Myers Squibb. His experience includes designing, transforming, and leading organizations of up to 4,000 employees across five continents to provide safe and effective products to patients and healthcare providers worldwide.

During his clinical years, and his time as an industry thought leader, Marcus was focused on patient safety and enhancing patient care. As part of his early career, Marcus served as senior medical officer and head of the intensive care and anesthesia department at the Mafikeng General Hospital, North-West Province, SA.