Bruno Pirovino-Zürcher - Executive Director / Board Member

Q: Where is Bruno based?

Bruno is based in Unterägeri, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Bruno speak?

Bruno speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate), Afrikaans (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Bruno have?

Bruno has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Bruno has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 3 months . Note that Bruno may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Bruno's latest experience?

Bruno's most recent position is Executive Director / Board Member at MITRELLI Group .

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

In recent years, Bruno has worked for MITRELLI Group , DalCor Pharmaceuticals , and FINCONOR GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Bruno most experienced in?

Bruno is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical , Healthcare , and Professional Services . Bruno also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Bruno most experienced in?

Bruno is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Finance , and Supply Chain Management . Bruno also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Research and Development (R&D) , and Accounting .

Q: Which industries has Bruno worked in recently?

Bruno has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical , Healthcare , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Bruno worked in recently?

Bruno has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Finance , and Supply Chain Management .

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Unterägeri, Switzerland

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 3 months

Switzerland

Executive Director / Board Member

MITRELLI Group

Large scale tech infrastructure projects in EMEA

Jan 2016 - Dec 2022

7 years

Zug, Switzerland

Director, Swiss Branch

DalCor Pharmaceuticals

Established Swiss operations and managed clinical trials (Phase II + III) in 32 countries
Performed financing rounds (Series A, B and C – total of $290M), preparing the company for its exit and aligning due diligence processes as global sponsor of phase II and III clinical trials in precision medicine
Developed and led business, drug supply and finance processes, including stakeholder management, people development, interaction with investors, management reporting, quarterly forecasting, budgeting, and strategic long-range planning

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Zug, Switzerland

Business Services Director

Johnson & Johnson (Cilag International)

Delivered exceptional support with the integration of new J&J enterprises at the Zug headquarters
Established and enhanced business procedures and the exchange of best practices
Developed and led cross-functional and cross-divisional projects, post-M&A integrations
Created, led and implemented corporate programs such as Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning, Compliance, Data Privacy, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environment Health and Safety (EH&S) and Diversity & Inclusion
Attained targeted goals by integrating Consumer Health, Pharma and Medtech business leading to synergies with double-digit savings
Introduced Johnson & Johnson in Swiss networks and governments (e.g., American–Swiss Chamber of Commerce, Economic Promotion, Tax authorities)

Jan 2006 - Dec 2011

6 years

Zürich, Switzerland

Managing Director / Finance Director

Eisai Pharma AG

Established Swiss commercial affiliate of a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company
Led and developed strong business organisation including finance, reporting, MIS, performance management, internal and external audits and tax representation with Swiss tax authorities
Oversaw supply chain and risk management, served as local Compliance Officer for data privacy, and managed legal/contract management and strategic planning for existing and launch products
Drove pan-European collaboration within Eisai group focusing on the D–A–CH region
Served as business partner for local business development initiatives such as in-licensing, partnering, and launches
Fostered collaboration between office and field-based staff, including joint calls
Provided expertise in talent development, corporate social responsibility programs, and change and sales force effectiveness programs
Successfully acquired and developed strategic product portfolio
Achieved sustainable turnaround within nine months with double-digit sales growth and cost containment
Incorporated as the number one affiliate in the European corporate compliance program
Orchestrated a stellar launch of a new oncology franchise, best throughout Eisai Group in Europe

Jan 1995 - Present

31 years 3 months

Zug, Switzerland

Owner / Managing Director & Interim Manager

FINCONOR GmbH

Board member, Interim CFO, strategic advisor to mature and ScaleUp organisations – managing international expansions in Europe and Africa
Driving excellence programs as Executive Director with focus on optimizing finance processes
Drove interim-management in senior financial positions (CFO/Finance Director/Group Controller) as well as finance and supply chain project management
Established and optimised procurement efforts - In/Out-Licensing in the pharmaceutical industry (RX/OTC)
Steered efforts in numerous projects in finance and real estate as well as strategy development in supply chain
Built group international controlling in a publicly-traded corporation including M&A activities
Integrated group-wide financial planning and reporting software (Hyperion)
Ensured compliance with Swiss stock-exchange and security regulatory agencies
Business development in LifeScience/Healthcare
Served as Innosuisse expert, assessing submitted business plans/grant applications and advising both Innosuisse and Start/ScaleUps

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Pharmaceutical (31 years), Healthcare (31 years), Professional Services (31 years), and Information Technology (3 years).

Pharmaceutical

Healthcare

Professional Services

Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (31 years), Finance (31 years), Supply Chain Management (31 years), Strategy (10 years), Research and Development (7 years), and Accounting (6 years).

Project Management

Finance

Supply Chain Management

Strategy

Research and Development

Accounting

Summary

Seasoned leader with expertise in business/finance strategy, formulating innovative and effective plans to foster growth and achieve consistent growth. Proven leader with strategic and tactical decision-making and people leadership to drive revenue growth. Demonstrated expertise in capturing market-leading product positioning, exceeding sales targets, and providing exceptional team leadership for seamless fulfilment of corporate objectives.

Track record of prioritising, spearheading, and driving complex transformational projects from conception to completion within agreed timelines and budgetary constraints. Adept at analysing, collating, and interpreting specified requirements into customised deliverables at the highest quality. Skilled in collaborating closely with key stakeholders to develop budget-sensitive, customer-centric, and goal-oriented targeted business and sales strategies for thriving within fast-paced organisations. Board Member, Angel investor and Accelerator Expert @ Innosuisse

Skills

Board Excellence / Corp.governance
M&a Activities & Integrations
Risk Management
Finance Strategy + Management
Fundraising / Ipo Readiness
Supply Chain Management
People Empowerment / Enablement
Go-to-market Strategies
Performance Management
Business Growth & Development
Process Improvement Initiatives
P&l Responsibility

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Italian

Intermediate

...and 1 more

Education

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Lucerne, Switzerland

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU)

Executive Master of Corporate Finance · Corporate Finance · Lucerne, Switzerland

Guglielmo Marconi University / CIQ / CMI / Eaton Business School

Executive Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

Project Management - IPMA-certification

VZPM, Zurich / Switzerland

Profile

Created

October 2024

Last Update

April 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Bruno based?

Bruno is based in Unterägeri, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Bruno speak?

Bruno speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate), Afrikaans (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Bruno have?

Bruno has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Bruno has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 3 months. Note that Bruno may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Bruno be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Bruno would be well-suited for roles such as: Executive Director / Board Member, Director, Swiss Branch, Business Services Director.

What is Bruno's latest experience?

Bruno's most recent position is Executive Director / Board Member at MITRELLI Group.

What companies has Bruno worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Bruno has worked for MITRELLI Group, DalCor Pharmaceuticals, and FINCONOR GmbH.

Which industries is Bruno most experienced in?

Bruno is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Professional Services. Bruno also has some experience in Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Bruno most experienced in?

Bruno is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Finance, and Supply Chain Management. Bruno also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Research and Development (R&D), and Accounting.

Which industries has Bruno worked in recently?

Bruno has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Bruno worked in recently?

Bruno has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Finance, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Bruno's education?

Bruno holds a Master in Corporate Finance from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) and a Master in Business Administration from Guglielmo Marconi University / CIQ / CMI / Eaton Business School.

Does Bruno have any certificates?

Bruno has 1 certificate: Project Management - IPMA-certification.

What is the availability of Bruno?

Bruno is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Bruno?

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