Uwe Mayer - Neuroscience Sales Director for Germany

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2020 - Present

6 years 2 months

Germany

Sales Director Neuroscience Germany

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Responsible for the sales strategy for Epidyolex® (orphan drug) in Germany
Leading and coaching the German field sales team (6 FTE)
Part of the business unit leadership team, developing and executing the sales and marketing strategy in a competitive and highly specialised market
Developing and executing cross-functional strategic projects with Medical, Marketing and Market Access
Close collaboration and exchange with EU affiliates and the EU hub in the UK to develop and implement national and international strategies
Sharing best practices and market insights with EU 5 countries
Financial budget planning, LE and OPEX
KPI planning and monitoring
Coaching and developing the national KAM field team
Restructured German sales territories from 4 to 6 and hired 4 new KAMs from Jazz after the Jazz/GW merger and the shutdown of Jazz BU Sleep in 2022
Sales vs. target: 2021: 104%, 2022: 99%, 2023: 100%, 2024: 99%

May 2019 - Sep 2020

1 year 5 months

Germany

Gene Therapy Regional Manager

Avexis

Co-developed the go-to-market strategy for Germany as commercial hire No. 1 in Europe
Launched Zolgensma® for SMA
Established the first available gene therapy for SMA in specialised treatment centres (German Muscle Centres)

Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

3 months

Germany

Neurology Account Manager

GW Pharma

Managed the orphan drug Epidyolex® for epilepsy in East Germany

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Switzerland

Commercial Director DACH

PTC Therapeutics

Ensured the successful completion of all local market access and contracting processes in the D-A-CH region to ensure uninterrupted product supply to patients
Successfully established a new supply chain through office-based pharmacies in Germany after GKV price negotiations failed and the product was taken off the market
Worked closely with local commercial teams and individual health insurers to facilitate and ensure continuous and timely cost coverage
Monitored and tracked performance (revenues, patient numbers) and ensured compliance
Identified sales deviations early and proactively initiated corrective measures through local commercial teams as needed
Monitored contract terms (expiry dates) with health insurers and took early action through commercial teams when needed
Oversaw the delivery of annual forecasts and quarterly LEs and ensured alignment of figures with regional (D-A-CH) and global medical and marketing plans
Sales vs. target: 2018: 108%

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

2 years

Germany

Regional Manager ultra orphan drug Translarna®

PTC Therapeutics

Initiated and organised a “Duchenne Patient Day” in collaboration with the German Society for Muscular Diseases (DGM) and KOLs
Developed a MOA animation film to generate demand
Organised different reimbursement pathways for patients on a contractual basis
Developed and delivered regional educational tools with the German Paediatric HCP association
Identified and led the BVKJ program as a multiplier for the early identification project

Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 5 months

Austria

Regional Manager ultra orphan drug Revestive®

NPS Pharma

Developed and launched a patient search project for SBS patients together with the University of Dresden
Developed a questionnaire for the patient search project
Implemented and managed a regional patient support nurse project
Supported reimbursement in Austria
Set up a unique regional reimbursement and prescription model for SBS patients with a private practicing nutrition HCP
Launched an orphan drug from Day 1
Developed congress and daily advertorials in collaboration with the medical department and customers
Sales vs. target: 2015: Germany No. 1 in Europe, territory: 110%

Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

4 months

Germany

KAM orphan drug Nexobrid®

MediWound

Managed orphan drug Nexobrid® in East Germany for severe burn wounds

Nov 2012 - Mar 2014

1 year 5 months

Germany

KAM orphan drug Buccolam®

ViroPharma

Developed and launched regional educational events
Initiated and organised the 1. Berlin-Brandenburger Epilepsy Symposium in collaboration with a national KOL and two regional KOLs
Co-developed a how-to-use sheet for midazolam emergency use

Mar 2012 - Sep 2012

7 months

Germany

Regional Sales Manager

Spitzner Arzneimittel

Led and coached two sales teams in the GPC and pharmacy markets (12 and 6 representatives)
Managed OTC products

Jan 2010 - Feb 2012

2 years 2 months

Germany

Regional Sales Manager

Archimedes Pharma

Hired, led and coached a team of 9 sales reps in the breakthrough cancer pain market
Developed and executed the go-to-market strategy for PecFent®
Launched PecFent®

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Germany

KAM

Archimedes Pharma

Managed PecFent® for cancer breakthrough pain, Gliadel® for brain tumour (orphan indication) and Apomorphine for Parkinson disease
Implemented nurse service and technical support for Apomorphine
Managed hospital reimbursement in different stages of valuation from NUB to ZE
Co-developed and executed two product launches from Day 1 on in two different sales markets
Developed marketing materials for two different product launches
Developed and applied educational slide deck in neurooncology

Oct 2001 - Dec 2008

7 years 3 months

Germany

Sales Representative

Lilly; Boehringer Ingelheim; Novartis; UCB

Held different sales representative positions on a project basis via sales rep rental service companies in neurology, dermatology, rheumatology and cardiac diseases

Industry experience

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Experienced in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology.

Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology

Business area experience

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Experienced in Sales, Marketing, Strategy, Supply Chain Management, and Customer Service.

Sales

Marketing

Strategy

Supply Chain Management

Customer Service

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Jan 2001 - Dec 2001

IHK Ulm

School of pharmaceutical sales representatives · pharmaceutical sales · Ulm, Germany

Oct 1996 - Sep 2000

University of Potsdam

Diploma · Sports-Economy, economy, law, science of sport · Potsdam, Germany

Oct 1993 - Sep 1996

University of Freiburg

Teaching-degree secondary schools · Biology/ Sports · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Football

Snowboard

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Pharmaceutical 25 y

Avg length 2 y

Longest experience 7 y 2 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Switzerland, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Sales Director Neuroscience Germany, Gene Therapy Regional Manager, Neurology Account Manager

Main industries Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology

Main business areas Sales, Marketing, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Member since

July 2025

Last update

October 2026

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

Uwe speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

Uwe has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Uwe has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Uwe may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Uwe would be well-suited for roles such as: Sales Director Neuroscience Germany, Gene Therapy Regional Manager, Neurology Account Manager.

Uwe's most recent position is Sales Director Neuroscience Germany at Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

In recent years, Uwe has worked for Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

Uwe is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology.

Uwe is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Marketing, and Strategy. Uwe also has some experience in Supply Chain Management and Customer Service.

Uwe has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical.

Uwe has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Strategy.

Uwe holds a Bachelor in Biology/ Sports from University of Freiburg.

Uwe has 2 certificates. These include: Football and Snowboard.

Uwe is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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