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Kerstin Barnstorff-Anhold - Freelance Consultant – Medical Communication

Kerstin Barnstorff-Anhold
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Gommern, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present
8 months

Freelance Consultant – Medical Communication

Freelance Consultant – Medical Communication

Expertise details
Position Summary
Freelance Consultant – Medical Communication at Freelance Consultant – Medical Communication
Industries
Healthcare
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Marketing
Research and Development
  • Review and creation of medical and scientific content
  • Support of medical affairs projects
  • Medical journalism
Jan 2023 - Jul 2025
2 years 7 months

Medical Science Liaison Manager – Biosimilars & IMID

STADAPHARM GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Medical Science Liaison Manager – Biosimilars & IMID at STADAPHARM GmbH
Industries
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
  • Pre-launch and launch of a biosimilar for intravitreal therapy and for the treatment of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and IBD

  • Development of KOL networks

  • Creation and review of medical and marketing content

  • Scientific presentations and training

  • Preparation of two market launches

  • Building of new KOL relationships in gastroenterology and dermatology

  • Successful placement of a PMS

Oct 2022 - Dec 2022
3 months

Field Consultant

STEM Healthcare Ltd. (Ashfield)

Expertise details
Position Summary
Field Consultant at STEM Healthcare Ltd. (Ashfield)
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Operations
  • Optimizing medical field service communication
Dec 2021 - Sep 2022
10 months

Territory Sales Manager Ophthalmology

NOVA EYE Medical GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Territory Sales Manager Ophthalmology at NOVA EYE Medical GmbH
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Marketing
Sales
  • Pre-launch and launch in the MIGS sector

  • Surgical training

  • Congress participation and KOL management

  • Establishment of 3 reference centers for the use of a microinvasive procedure (canaloplastic ab interno) in the treatment of glaucoma

May 2021 - Nov 2021
7 months

Premium Products Consultant Ophthalmology

Rayner Surgical GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Premium Products Consultant Ophthalmology at Rayner Surgical GmbH
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
Research and Development
  • Consulting on premium intraocular lenses (IOLs)

  • Project management

  • Review, translate & create of medical articles and contents

  • Creation and review of a PR article for an ophthalmological journal

Mar 2019 - May 2020
1 year 3 months

Medical Science Liaison Manager / National KAM Team Lead

Syneos Health Commercial GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Medical Science Liaison Manager / National KAM Team Lead at Syneos Health Commercial GmbH
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Marketing
Sales
  • Launch of a specialized intraocular lens for geographic atrophy/dry AMD

  • Establishment of ophthalmic surgical reference centers

  • Scientific communication and training

  • Budget and revenue responsibility (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)

  • Team building & leading

  • Establishment of 6 reference centers nationwide

  • Development of a stable KOL network

  • Successful deployment of the first novel intraocular lenses

May 2015 - Feb 2019
3 years 10 months

Hospital Key Account Manager – Ophthalmology (North-East)

Santen GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Hospital Key Account Manager – Ophthalmology (North-East) at Santen GmbH
Industries
Healthcare
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Marketing
Sales
  • Launch of an immunosuppressant

  • Medical presentations and training courses

  • Collaboration with rheumatologists and dermatologists

  • Establishment of 3 reference centers for "Severe Dry Eye / Keratitis"

  • Preparation and implementation of 3 interdisciplinary training courses on the topic of immune-mediated keratitis

Jan 2008 - Dec 2014
7 years

Area Manager Ophthalmology & Neurology – Clinical Account Specialist IVOM

MSD Sharp & Dohme GmbH / Quintiles Comm.GmbH / Alimera Sc.ltd. / Berlin Pharmacy

Expertise details
Position Summary
Area Manager Ophthalmology & Neurology – Clinical Account Specialist IVOM at MSD Sharp & Dohme GmbH / Quintiles Comm.GmbH / Alimera Sc.ltd. / Berlin Pharmacy
Industries
Healthcare
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Marketing
Sales
  • Launch activities

  • Implantation training and establishment of reference centers for DME therapy

  • Sales responsibility for glaucoma and migraine products

  • Support in networking ophthalmologists and neurologists for headache diagnostics

  • Merck Global Ophthalmic Sales Award 2010 in the glaucoma market

  • Successful launch of DME microimplants in the Northeast region 2013-2014

Jan 1992 - Dec 2008
17 years

Pharmaceutical Consultant API / Area Manager Ophthalmology

MSD Sharp & Dohme GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Pharmaceutical Consultant API / Area Manager Ophthalmology at MSD Sharp & Dohme GmbH
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Marketing
Sales
  • Scientific communication
  • Training and account management
Jan 1982 - Dec 1991
10 years

Research & Development Employee

Jenapharm AG, Fahlberg-List VEB

Expertise details
Position Summary
Research & Development Employee at Jenapharm AG, Fahlberg-List VEB
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
Research and Development
  • Antibiotic process development
  • Project management and creation of process documentation and dossiers

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Biotechnology.

Pharmaceutical
Healthcare
Biotechnology
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Research and Development, and Project Management.

Marketing
Sales
Product Development
Research and Development
Project Management
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Summary

Experienced Medical Science Liaison Manager with extensive expertise in ophthalmology, immunology, and biosimilars. Specializing in pre-launch and launch management, scientific communication, KOL management, and the establishment of reference centers. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of success in launching innovative therapies. Additional experience in creating and reviewing medical content and supporting PR articles.

Skills

  • Medical Science Liaison (Msl)

  • Pre-launch & Launch Management

  • Ophthalmology (Ivom, Glaucoma, Damd, Dry Eye)

  • Biosimilars & Imid

  • Kol-management

  • Scientific Communication

  • Key Account Management

  • Project & Interface Management

  • Market Analysis & Strategy Development

  • Crm: Veeva, Salesforce, Mi, Bitrix

  • Virtual Communication (Webex, Zoom, Teams)

  • Microsoft Office Applications

  • Crm: Veeva, Salesforce, Mi, Bitrix

  • Virtual Meetings: Webex, Zoom, Teams

  • E-learning Tools

  • Scientific Research / Ai Tools

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1977 - Jun 1981

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Process Engineering, Engineer · Process Engineering · Germany

Oct 1974 - Jun 1977

Fahlberg-List VEB

Vocational training as a chemical laboratory assistant · Chemical laboratory assistant · Magdeburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Medical Writing (HS-Certificate)

Clinical Research Associate – ICH-GCP

Medical Management

Professional Sell – Miller Heiman Group

Key Account Management

Certified Pharmaceutical Representative §75 AMG

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10
Experience in Pharmaceutical 40 y
Avg length 4 y 4 m
Longest experience 16 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Consultant – Medical Communication, Medical Science Liaison Manager – Biosimilars & IMID, Field Consultant
Main industries Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Biotechnology
Main business areas Marketing, Sales, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 6

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Where is Kerstin based?

Kerstin is based in Gommern, Germany.

What languages does Kerstin speak?

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

How many years of experience does Kerstin have?

Kerstin has at least 43 years of experience. During this time, Kerstin has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 3 months. Note that Kerstin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kerstin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kerstin would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Consultant – Medical Communication, Medical Science Liaison Manager – Biosimilars & IMID, Field Consultant.

What is Kerstin's latest experience?

Kerstin's most recent position is Freelance Consultant – Medical Communication at Freelance Consultant – Medical Communication.

What companies has Kerstin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kerstin has worked for Freelance Consultant – Medical Communication, STADAPHARM GmbH, STEM Healthcare Ltd. (Ashfield), NOVA EYE Medical GmbH, and Rayner Surgical GmbH.

Which industries is Kerstin most experienced in?

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

Which business areas is Kerstin most experienced in?

Kerstin is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Product Development. Kerstin also has some experience in Research and Development, Project Management, and Operations.

Which industries has Kerstin worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Kerstin worked in recently?

Kerstin has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Product Development, and Research and Development.

What is Kerstin's education?

Kerstin holds a Bachelor in Process Engineering from Anhalt University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Chemical laboratory assistant from Fahlberg-List VEB.

Does Kerstin have any certificates?

Kerstin has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Medical Writing (HS-Certificate), Clinical Research Associate – ICH-GCP, and Medical Management.

What is the availability of Kerstin?

Kerstin will be available part-time from March 2026.

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