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Daniel Schaller

Founder & Consultant (freelance)

Daniel Schaller
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Oct 2025 - Present
4 months

Founder & Consultant (freelance)

ELEVIRA Healthcare Consulting

  • Strategic consulting for pharmaceutical and healthcare companies in business strategy, transformation, and organizational development
  • Guiding companies in realigning their commercial organizations, building modern leadership structures, and optimizing processes, roles, and responsibilities across the value chain
  • Designing and implementing change programs that drive cultural change, efficiency, and entrepreneurial thinking at all levels
  • Acting as a sparring partner for executive boards and leadership teams on branding, go-to-market strategies, omnichannel excellence, and embedding customer-centric sales/marketing models
Jan 2023 - Jul 2025
2 years 7 months

Chief Client Officer & General Manager

ghg good healthcare GmbH // good healthcare group

  • Strategic and operational responsibility for over 350 employees and double-digit million revenue (including P&L)
  • Leading marketing, sales, key account management, innovation, and operations with a focus on sustainable growth, quality, and customer satisfaction
  • Managing over 20 hybrid sales teams (2–10 employees each) across various indications, as well as more than five patient support programs
  • Leading and coaching cross-functional teams focusing on commercial excellence, leadership development, and organizational transformation
  • Developing and executing a comprehensive corporate strategy, including revamping the service portfolio and introducing innovation-driven business models (e.g. AI assistance, revenue-sharing models)
  • Transforming into a management-led organization: implementing a KPI system, structural changes, location relocation, and establishing new leadership and decision-making processes
  • Building a European cooperation network (GAPS – Global Alliance Pharma Solutions) and representing the group at C-level
  • Designing and maintaining strategic customer and partner networks in the pharma and biotech industry
Apr 2019 - Dec 2022
3 years 9 months

Director Sales & Business Development; Member of Management Board

ghg good healthcare GmbH // good healthcare group

  • Overall responsibility for sales, business development, and revenue growth
  • Leading and developing the sales and KAM teams including sales strategy, building efficient structures, and KPI-driven management models
  • Strategic direction and accountability for all client projects across various product and indication areas (Rx, Gx, OTC, DTx)
  • Developing integrated customer strategies with a focus on product launches, field force restructuring, omnichannel management, life-cycle optimization, and digital transformation
Jul 2017 - Mar 2019
1 year 9 months

Head of Business Development

ghg good healthcare GmbH // good healthcare group

  • Overall responsibility for sales, business development, and revenue growth
  • Leading and developing the sales and KAM teams including sales strategy, building efficient structures, and KPI-driven management models
  • Strategic direction and accountability for all client projects across various product and indication areas (Rx, Gx, OTC, DTx)
  • Developing integrated customer strategies with a focus on product launches, field force restructuring, omnichannel management, life-cycle optimization, and digital transformation
Oct 2015 - Jun 2017
1 year 9 months
Germany

Senior Consultant

intouch hcc GmbH Berlin // good healthcare group

  • Managing strategic marketing, sales, and transformation projects for leading Pharma and biotech companies
  • Developing omnichannel and brand strategies based on market and target audience analyses
  • Designing and implementing go-to-market and launch strategies including forecasting, business cases, and field force planning
  • Supporting the digitization of pharmaceutical sales channels and implementing integrated communication concepts
  • Leading project teams, managing budgets, and advising BU heads as well as sales and marketing directors on the client side
Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
5 months
Germany

Interim Respiratory Product Manager

Teva GmbH Berlin

  • Responsibility for portfolio analysis, consolidation and further development
  • Budget planning and revenue reporting
  • Creation of brand plans and multichannel marketing strategies
  • Management of external partners and conducting market research projects
May 2014 - Sep 2015
1 year 5 months
Germany

Consultant

intouch hcc GmbH Berlin // good healthcare group

  • Consulting on marketing and sales strategies in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Conducting market analyses, workshops and strategy projects
  • Managing digital projects and developing cross-channel communication strategies
Mar 2012 - May 2014
2 years 3 months
Germany

(Junior) Sales Manager

änd Ärztenachrichtendienst Verlags-AG Hamburg // CGM AG

  • Sales and project management of digital HCP marketing solutions
  • Development and implementation of digital campaigns along the customer journey
  • National and international partnerships as well as market research in the healthcare sector
Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
1 year 4 months

Various consulting projects (marketing & strategy)

Freelance work

Summary

Experienced managing director and brand strategist with over 13 years of success in pharmaceutical marketing and sales (Rx and OTC). Strong leadership skills with an entrepreneurial mindset and a drive for innovation. Deep understanding of brand positioning, portfolio and product strategy, and business planning in the healthcare market. Expert in organizational transformation, culture development, and evolving growth-oriented structures in pharma and healthcare companies. Skilled in leading value-driven, high-performance teams and in the strategic and operational management of a medium-sized, owner-run company. Combines strategic vision with operational excellence, scientific integrity, and strong execution - focusing on sustainable, profitable growth.

Skills

  • Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Notes, Teams, Etc.)
  • Crm/erp Systems Including Marketing Automation (E.g. Sap, Salesforce.com, Marketing Cloud)
  • Project Management & Documentation Tools (E.g. Monday, Confluence, Jira)
  • Analytics And Reporting Systems
  • Ai Tools (E.g. Chatgpt, Customgpts, Copilot)
  • Digital Marketing & Content Platforms
  • Finance And Forecasting Tools

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

Copenhagen Business School

Study abroad semester · Copenhagen, Denmark

Mar 2008 - Aug 2011

International School of Management

B.A., International Management · International Management · Dortmund, Germany · 2,3

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Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Daniel speak?

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

How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Daniel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Daniel would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Consultant (freelance), Chief Client Officer & General Manager, Director Sales & Business Development; Member of Management Board.

What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Founder & Consultant (freelance) at ELEVIRA Healthcare Consulting.

What companies has Daniel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniel has worked for ELEVIRA Healthcare Consulting and ghg good healthcare GmbH // good healthcare group.

Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology. Daniel also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Marketing, and Strategy and Planning. Daniel also has some experience in Project Management, Finance, and Product Development.

Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in industries like Healthcare and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

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

What is Daniel's education?

Daniel holds a Bachelor in International Management from International School of Management.

What is the availability of Daniel?

Daniel is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Daniel?

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