Catrin Stern-Sträter - Executive Director – Therapeutic Area Lead Oncology

Q: Where is Catrin based?

Catrin is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Catrin speak?

Catrin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Catrin have?

Catrin has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Catrin has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months . Note that Catrin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Catrin's latest experience?

Catrin's most recent position is Executive Director – Therapeutic Area Lead Oncology at Lilly Deutschland GmbH .

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

In recent years, Catrin has worked for Lilly Deutschland GmbH and Bayer Vital GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Catrin most experienced in?

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

Q: Which business areas is Catrin most experienced in?

Catrin is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Strategy , and Research and Development . Catrin also has some experience in Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Catrin worked in recently?

Catrin has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Catrin worked in recently?

Catrin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Strategy .

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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2025 - Mar 2026

1 year 2 months

Germany

On-site

Executive Director – Therapeutic Area Lead Oncology

Lilly Deutschland GmbH

Strategic leadership of oncology medical organization, portfolio prioritization and performance management within national medical strategy.

Sep 2021 - Jan 2025

3 years 5 months

Hybrid

Head of Medical Affairs Oncology, Hematology & Cell & Gene Therapy

Bayer Vital GmbH

Strategic leadership of specialized medical teams across highly regulated therapeutic areas.
Responsible for launch preparation, lifecycle strategy and cross-functional alignment with commercial and global medical leadership.

Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

3 months

Germany

Remote

Interim Medical Director Germany

BioNTech SE

Short-term takeover of national medical leadership during COVID-19 vaccine introduction.
Ensured launch readiness and coordinated cross-functional stakeholder alignment.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Austria

Country Medical Director

MSD Austria

Full accountability for the national Medical Affairs organization and member of the country leadership team.

May 2018 - Dec 2018

8 months

Munich, Germany

On-site

Medical Director Innovative Medicine, Immunoscience and Fibrosis

BMS

Established country development strategy for pipeline products and created and implemented long-term strategy for pipeline products life cycle management by collaborating with global early development team

Mar 1998 - Feb 2018

20 years

On-site

EARLIER CAREER

diverse

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare.

Pharmaceutical

Healthcare

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Strategy, and Research and Development.

Product Development

Strategy

Research and Development

Summary

Senior Medical Affairs executive and physician with 28+ years of experience in the international pharmaceutical industry, including 8 years in senior leadership roles such as Country Medical Director and Head of Medical Affairs.

Experienced in leading national medical organizations, driving transformation initiatives, and ensuring launch readiness in highly regulated therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and specialty care.

Trusted partner for organizations requiring interim leadership, strategic stabilization, or transformation of Medical Affairs functions. Previous interim leadership mandate at BioNTech. Available for Executive Interim Mandates in Medical Affairs and Medical Strategy.

Skills

Medical Affairs Leadership
Executive Interim Management
Organizational Transformation
Medical Strategy & Portfolio Steering
Launch Readiness & Lifecycle Management
Governance & Decision Architecture
Performance Management
Stakeholder & Kol Engagement
Cross-functional Leadership
Leadership Development & Executive Coaching

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Mar 2026 - May 2026

Leadership Choices

ICF certification · Executive Coaching and ICF certification

May 2017 - Jul 2017

BBK

Certificate of Completion · Systemic Coach and Facilitator · Munich, Germany

Professional training in systemic coaching approaches, including leadership development, stakeholder communication, conflict facilitation, decision-making support and working with complex organizational systems.

LMU Munich

Licensed Physician, M.D. · Medicine · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I); Scrum.org

Indigo

Certified Nutrition Medicine Specialist

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Pharmaceutical 7 y

Avg length 4 y 6 m

Longest experience 19 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Executive Director – Therapeutic Area Lead Oncology, Head of Medical Affairs Oncology, Hematology & Cell & Gene Therapy, Interim Medical Director Germany

Main industries Pharmaceutical, Healthcare

Main business areas Product Development, Strategy, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

March 2026

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Catrin based?

Catrin is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Catrin speak?

Catrin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Catrin have?

Catrin has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Catrin has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 months. Note that Catrin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Catrin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Catrin would be well-suited for roles such as: Executive Director – Therapeutic Area Lead Oncology, Head of Medical Affairs Oncology, Hematology & Cell & Gene Therapy, Interim Medical Director Germany.

What is Catrin's latest experience?

Catrin's most recent position is Executive Director – Therapeutic Area Lead Oncology at Lilly Deutschland GmbH.

What companies has Catrin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Catrin has worked for Lilly Deutschland GmbH and Bayer Vital GmbH.

Which industries is Catrin most experienced in?

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

Which business areas is Catrin most experienced in?

Catrin is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Research and Development. Catrin also has some experience in Project Management.

Which industries has Catrin worked in recently?

Catrin has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Catrin worked in recently?

Catrin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Strategy.

What is Catrin's education?

Catrin holds a Master in Systemic Coach and Facilitator from BBK.

Does Catrin have any certificates?

Catrin has 2 certificates. These include: Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I); Scrum.org and Certified Nutrition Medicine Specialist.

What is the availability of Catrin?

Catrin will be available part-time from June 2026.

What is the rate of Catrin?

Catrin's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.