The governing body of the Institute is the Foundation for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care. Its purpose is to promote science and research.
Bodies and committees
The bodies of the foundation are the Foundation Council and the Board of Directors. The Board of Trustees and the Scientific Advisory Board act in an advisory capacity to the Institute. More information on Bodies and committees.
Institute management
Prof. Dr. med. Peter T. Sawicki has been Director of the Institute since its foundation in 2004. PD Dr. med. Stefan Lange took on the deputy management role in 2005.
The Institute management, appointed by the Board of Directors to hold office for 6 years, represents IQWiG internally and externally. It is responsible for ensuring that the Institute fulfils its legal obligations and follows the priorities set by the Federal Joint Committee. It is also responsible for keeping within the budget plan and for good management.
Departments
Currently, IQWiG is made up of eight departments which hold different responsibilities, both scientific and non-scientific. More information on the departments.
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is comprised of the Institute management and
department heads. This committee produces and revises the procedures and methods for scientific work and monitors compliance with them. In addition, it decides on the formation of internal project groups and on the award of commissions to external parties.
