Susanne G.-Healthcare Advisor, Interim Executive
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Experience
Strategic Network Partner
HealthSeed AG
Strategic Network Partner for international leadership and commercial growth. I support startups in building robust business models and impactful Go-To-Market-strategies. I provide comprehensive launch experience for drugs, devices and digital health solutions. My work is shaped by first-hand experience gained in corporate and startup roles.
Diagnostic startup: build GTM roadmap, support fundraising
Digital Health Advisor (pro bono)
Lovexair Foundation
- Advisor for building the Respiratory digital ecosystem
- Support community growth and user adoption
- Drive collaboration with industry partners
Interim CEO
eyelevel GmbH
- Lead a successful transition into the MEDICE Pharma organisation
- Increase team productivity by implementing a new structure
- Reduce monthly burn rate by 30% with lay-offs in accordance with Swiss and German law
- Sharpen the ADHD product portfolio and align it with the drug portfolio
Healthcare Growth Advisor & Interim Executive
Ignited Vision by Susanne Gruber
- Business Models & Innovation
- Product Launches & Go-To-Market Strategies
- Strategic Partnerships
- Mentoring & Interim Executive Management
- Non-executive Director, Board Advisor
VP Pharma Partnerships
Sidekick Health
- Grow company sales as an Executive Committee member
- Establish and grow strategic partnerships with Pharma Companies
- Lead the execution of commercial go-to-market strategies for Digital Therapeutics together with our Pharma partners
- Execute Digital Therapeutic launches across multiple indications and markets
Global Head Digital Health Solutions
Novartis Pharma AG
- Member of the Global Respiratory Franchise Leadership Team
- Develop a connected digital ecosystem, leading a cross-functional pioneering respiratory team to drive digital transformation and change
- Lead the international launch of a companion sensor and app for an inhaled asthma drug approved by EMA
- Establish and lead strategic partnerships with digital health startups
- Establish and lead a global patient council for digital health solutions
Franchise Head Cardio-Metabolic & Respiratory
Novartis Corporation
- Executive committee member responsible for Franchise P&L, leading a cross-functional team of 100 team members
- Manage turnaround by establishing new sales models, improving commercial skills and launch excellence
- Launch products in respiratory, heart failure and hypertension
- Reduce high turnover by implementing a talent management process for 120 cross-functional team members
Brand Director Respiratory
Novartis Pharma GmbH
- Franchise leadership team member responsible for respiratory portfolio and P&L
- Lead impactful product launches through the new German HTA process
- Develop and execute marketing strategy for the respiratory portfolio
- Motivate and guide sales teams with about 600 sales reps
- Core team member of the European Launch Excellence team
Head Marketing & Sales Operations
Novartis Hellas
- Drive company performance by introducing better decision-making and compliance processes
- Improve marketing & sales excellence by providing insightful data and efficient tools
- Lead an initiative to introduce customer-centric brand strategies
Business Consultant, Head CRM
Novartis Pharma GmbH
- Extended executive team member, leading and supporting strategic initiatives
- Lead companywide process and system implementations
- Support multiple business units and functions
Manager E-Commerce Enablement
Ernst & Young
- Lead the team and own the P&L for eKnowledge solutions
- Deliver consulting services together with other EY advisory teams
- Design and implement CRM solutions
Head of Competence Center Groupware
Systematics AG
- Lead the team and own the P&L for groupware consulting services
- Manage client relationships across industries
- Implement a groupware solution based on Lotus Notes for an insurance company.
- Develop and deploy a new document management system
- Provide system administration services for Lotus Notes
Sales Consultant and Account Manager
Compuware AG
- Sales consultant for UNIFACE, a software development platform
- Key account manager for insurance, banking and software partners
Consultant, Head of Profit Center
Sercon GmbH
- Led the team and owned the P&L for groupware consulting projects
- Managed partnerships with software partners
- Developed and deployed a new HR contract management system based on Lotus Notes
- Established a trainee program to develop more Lotus Notes consultants
- Key Account Manager
Industry experience
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Experienced in Pharmaceutical, Professional Services, Information Technology, Healthcare, and Insurance.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Sales, Strategy, Marketing, Product Development, Information Technology, and Operations.
Summary
Entrepreneurial leader with 30 years of experience in consulting, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Unique combination of strategic thinking, operational excellence and communication skills. Leading impactful global and local product launches, including digital health solutions. Developing and improving business models and go-to-market strategies with a focus on clear USPs and creative concepts. Successful restructuring and sustainable optimization of processes and budgets. Building and growing strategic partnerships. Many years of experience leading interdisciplinary and multicultural teams. Extensive international experience through both long-term assignments and strategic projects.
Skills
Communicating With Strategic And Human Depth: With Ignited Vision, I Established Myself As A Credible Healthcare Growth Advisor. I Can Build Trust During Periods Of Change By Guiding Difficult Strategic And Organizational Decisions With Empathy, Authenticity And Clarity.
Translating Complexity Into Clarity: As Vp Pharma Partnerships, I Built The Business Foundation Of Sidekick Health, Establishing Its First Pharma Partnerships And Generating Recurring Revenue By Translating The Digital Therapeutic Business Into Pharma Language And Effectively Aligning Commercial, Medical And Regulatory Stakeholders.
Leading High-Impact Launches: I Have Deep Expertise From 10+ Product Launches Locally And Globally, Delivering Commercial Scalability While Navigating Complex Regulatory Landscapes. As Global Head Digital Health Solutions At Novartis Pharma, I Led The First Drug Plus Digital Companion Launch In Europe (Approved By The European Medicines Agency) And Japan, Helping Secure The Competitiveness Of A Late-Entry Asthma Drug.
Transforming Business Under Pressure: I Turned The Biggest Business Franchise Of Novartis Malaysia Back To Profitability Within 12 Months By Establishing A Patient-Oriented Sales Model And Upskilling The Marketing And Sales Organization. As Interim Ceo For Eyelevel Ag, I Reduced The Monthly Burn Rate By 30%, Reshaped The Organisation And Delivered A New Portfolio Strategy To The New Owner Medice Pharma Within Just 5 Months.
Building Future-Ready Organizations: I Stopped Critically High Team Turnover As Business Franchise Head Of Novartis Malaysia By Designing A Company-Wide Talent Management Process, Creating Personal Growth Opportunities And Building Trust. As Head Marketing & Sales Operations At Novartis Hellas, I Established A Department That Increased The Company’S Operational Excellence And Prepared It For The Financial Crisis.
Languages
Education
Technical University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim
Diploma in Computer Science · Computer Science · Rosenheim, Germany
IBM Deutschland GmbH
Industrial clerk (IHK) · Germany
Certifications & licenses
Board Readiness Program
EWOB - European Women On Boards
Strategic Management For Executives
St. Galler Business School
Business Awareness Program - Babson Executive Education
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Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Susanne is based in Sissach, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Susanne speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Susanne has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Susanne has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Susanne may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Susanne would be well-suited for roles such as: Strategic Network Partner, Digital Health Advisor (pro bono), Interim CEO.
Susanne's most recent position is Strategic Network Partner at HealthSeed AG.
In recent years, Susanne has worked for HealthSeed AG, Lovexair Foundation, eyelevel GmbH, Ignited Vision by Susanne Gruber, and Sidekick Health.
Susanne is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Professional Services, and Information Technology. Susanne also has some experience in Healthcare and Insurance.
Susanne is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Strategy, and Marketing. Susanne also has some experience in Product Development, Information Technology, and Customer Service.
Susanne has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Professional Services, and Pharmaceutical.
Susanne has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Strategy, and Sales.
Susanne holds a Master in Computer Science from Technical University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim.
Susanne has 3 certificates. These include: Board Readiness Program, Strategic Management For Executives, and Business Awareness Program - Babson Executive Education.
Susanne is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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