Bernhard Höhne - Interim Global Medical Lead (Digital Solutions)

Q: Where is Bernhard based?

Bernhard is based in Thalwil, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Bernhard speak?

Bernhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Japanese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Bernhard have?

Bernhard has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Bernhard has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Bernhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bernhard's latest experience?

Bernhard's most recent position is Interim Global Medical Manager (Alzheimer’s Disease) at Roche Diagnostics International .

Q: What companies has Bernhard worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bernhard has worked for Roche Diagnostics International , Dr. Bernhard Hoehne GmbH , and Roche Pharma AG .

Q: Which industries is Bernhard most experienced in?

Bernhard is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical , Biotechnology , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Bernhard most experienced in?

Bernhard is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Project Management , and Strategy . Bernhard also has some experience in Investments and M&A , Human Resources , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Bernhard worked in recently?

Bernhard has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology , Pharmaceutical , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Bernhard worked in recently?

Bernhard has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Investments and M&A , and Human Resources .

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Thalwil, Switzerland

Experience

Mar 2025 - Dec 2025

10 months

Risch-Rotkreuz, Switzerland

Remote

Interim Global Medical Manager (Alzheimer’s Disease)

Roche Diagnostics International

Launch of blood-based biomarkers (pTau181, pTau217) across DACH region and Spain, ensuring alignment with global medical strategy. Strengthened Roche Diagnostics’ positioning as trusted partner in neurology and improved stakeholder engagement.

Jan 2024 - Sep 2024

9 months

Risch-Rotkreuz, Switzerland

Interim Global Medical Lead (Digital Solutions)

Roche Diagnostics International

Market development initiatives for digital solutions across EMEA and APAC regions
Development & execution of global medical strategy, overseeing operational implementation and conducting due diligence

Nov 2022 - Present

3 years 5 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Managing Partner

Dr. Bernhard Hoehne GmbH

Consulting investment (organizational design- and disruption potential analyses in life science innovations & startups)

Apr 2019 - Mar 2022

3 years

Grenzach-Wyhlen, Germany

People and Organization Growth Lead

Roche Pharma AG

Corporate-wide coach at the executive level for agile transformation and change teams and projects
Efficiency improvement and interdependency management as an agile coach for interdisciplinary senior executive teams in the global Roche reorganization initiative “STEP”
Introduction of OKR planning and Liberating Structures to facilitate more efficient and transparent collaboration and alignment at Roche (local and global)
Pilot implementation of Flight Level Kanban as an agile end-to-end approach in study management at Roche Pharma Germany, optimizing the project initiation phase from 24 to 6 months

Apr 2017 - Mar 2019

2 years

Grenzach-Wyhlen, Germany

Medical Therapeutic Area & Medical Scientific Liaison Lead

Roche Pharma

Medical launch of Hemlibra® (Emicizumab) for 5,000 German hemophilia patients
Line-manager of a team of 9 employees

Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

1 year 2 months

Basel, Switzerland

Medical Scientific Liaison Manager

Quintiles/Basilea

Strategic and operational launch of Cresemba® (Isavuconazole) and Zevtera® (Ceftobiprole)
Support for the compassionate use program of Cresemba® in Switzerland

Apr 2014 - Jan 2016

1 year 10 months

Munich, Germany

Health Care Affairs Manager

Daiichi Sankyo

Public health advisor to the Berlin Office Manager of Daiichi Sankyo for GBA & IQWiG

Aug 2012 - Mar 2014

1 year 8 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Business Development & Alliance Management

Daiichi Sankyo

Stopping of reference price group process for Efient® (Prasugrel)
Company representative at the association of research-based pharmaceutical companies (VfA) for market access projects

Apr 2010 - Jul 2012

2 years 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Medical Project Manager & Medical Manager South Germany & Switzerland

Daiichi Sankyo

Regional medical management, internal consultant, and payor stakeholder management

Apr 2008 - Mar 2010

2 years

Thalwil, Switzerland

Medico-Marketing Manager & Local Safety Officer (Deputy)

Daiichi Sankyo

Strategic and operational launch of Sevikar (Olmesartan/Amlodipine) in Switzerland with 20 sales representatives
Best global launch of Efient® (Prasugrel) in 2010 at Daiichi Sankyo Switzerland and Eli Lilly Alliance

Mar 2006 - Mar 2008

2 years 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Owner & Medical Manager

Sanofi Aventis

Medical management (including training of 130 sales representatives) for cardiovascular, antidiabetic, and dermatological drugs

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Healthcare.

Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Strategy, Project Management, Investments and M&A, Human Resources, and Operations.

Marketing

Strategy

Project Management

Investments and M&A

Human Resources

Operations

Summary

Healthcare interim leader specialized in launch acceleration, digital transformation, and medical strategy within Diagnostics and Pharma. Over 19 years of experience across Europe and international markets. Proven record in leading multi-stakeholder initiatives, product launches, and change programs that bridge medical, commercial, and digital innovation. Available for short-term and project-based leadership roles in Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Transformation Management.

Skills

Ms-office
G-suite
Miro
Mural
Zoom
Chatgpt
Google Bard

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Japanese

Elementary

Education

Jul 2007 - Nov 2017

London University/London School of Hygine and Tropical Medicine

Master of Science · Health Service Management · London, United Kingdom

Oct 1997 - Mar 2008

Ludwig Maximilian University, Medical School

Dr. med./MD · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certificate – LEAD Program

Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford, USA; Daiichi Sankyo, Access, Munich, Germany · Stanford, United States

Agile Coach

Brainbirds

Design Sprint Facilitator

Design Sprint Academy

Flight Level Kanban Coach

Leanability

LCP/CLA Practitioner

Leadership Circle Europe

OKR Master

Brainbirds

PAL/PSM/PSPO

SCRUM.ORG

SAFe Program Consultant 5.1

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Pharmaceutical 16 y

Avg length 1 y 10 m

Longest experience 3 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Global Medical Manager (Alzheimer’s Disease), Interim Global Medical Lead (Digital Solutions), Managing Partner

Main industries Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare

Main business areas Marketing, Strategy, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 8

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

December 2025

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Where is Bernhard based?

Bernhard is based in Thalwil, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Bernhard speak?

Bernhard speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), Japanese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Bernhard have?

Bernhard has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Bernhard has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Bernhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bernhard be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bernhard would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Global Medical Manager (Alzheimer’s Disease), Interim Global Medical Lead (Digital Solutions), Managing Partner.

What is Bernhard's latest experience?

Bernhard's most recent position is Interim Global Medical Manager (Alzheimer’s Disease) at Roche Diagnostics International.

What companies has Bernhard worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bernhard has worked for Roche Diagnostics International, Dr. Bernhard Hoehne GmbH, and Roche Pharma AG.

Which industries is Bernhard most experienced in?

Bernhard is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Bernhard most experienced in?

Bernhard is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy. Bernhard also has some experience in Investments and M&A, Human Resources, and Operations.

Which industries has Bernhard worked in recently?

Bernhard has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Bernhard worked in recently?

Bernhard has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Investments and M&A, and Human Resources.

What is Bernhard's education?

Bernhard holds a Doctorate from Ludwig Maximilian University, Medical School and a Master in Health Service Management from London University/London School of Hygine and Tropical Medicine.

Does Bernhard have any certificates?

Bernhard has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Certificate – LEAD Program, Agile Coach, and Design Sprint Facilitator.

What is the availability of Bernhard?

Bernhard is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Bernhard?

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