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Dirk Bremen

Freelance Interim Management

Dirk Bremen
Potsdam, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Present
2 years 4 months
Potsdam, Germany

Freelance Interim Management

BBI Health

  • Acting MD Operations for two pharmaceutical wholesale companies (GDP-QP & GDP-RP).
  • GDMP/WDL license within less than 6 months.
  • Developed operational strategies, market access plans, and clinical trial setups.
  • Led organizational restructuring, business planning, and contract management.
  • Exclusive distribution rights for a novel device for FeNO testing in the DACH region.
Feb 2022 - Sep 2023
1 year 8 months
Schönefeld, Germany

Managing Director

Euromed Pharma D-A-CH GmbH

  • Established business operations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
  • Set up supply chain and secured regulatory authorizations.
  • Acquired and launched a new generic pharmaceutical portfolio.
  • Acted as Qualified Person (QP) and spearheaded business development efforts.
  • Achieved 9.6 Mio Euro turnover in H1 2023 and +130k€ EBITDA.
Aug 2019 - Jan 2022
2 years 6 months
Bad Homburg, Germany

Managing Director

Circassia GmbH

  • General Manager for Germany, Austria, Poland, and Switzerland.
  • Led cross-functional teams in Marketing, Market Access, Medical, Finance, and Sales.
  • Managed B2B distribution partnerships and oversaw clinical activities.
  • Full P&L accountability and member of the global executive leadership team.
  • Indications: Respiratory & Allergy.
  • Achieved +35% revenue YOY growth.
  • Achieved +65% EBITDA YOY growth.
Sep 2017 - Aug 2019
2 years
Schönefeld, Germany

Country Manager & Managing Director

Dompé Deutschland GmbH

  • Set up and led regional operations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
  • Spearheaded market access strategies and KOL engagement for a rare disease neuro-ophthalmologic product.
  • Successfully negotiated 2 AMNOG agreements and launched the first ATMP for acute leukemia in Germany.
  • Oversaw financial and operational performance with full P&L responsibility.
  • Achieved 2.5 Mio Euro sales in Year 1 post-launch.
  • Successful launch of first ATMP on the German market.
  • Negotiated only 8% discount on launch price for Oxervate and 0% discount for Zalmoxis.
May 2014 - Aug 2017
3 years 4 months
Berlin, Germany

Head of Sales

Zambon GmbH

  • Built and led a high-performing sales team (3 area managers, 24 specialist reps, 6 KAMs, 3 support staff).
  • Delivered successful launch of Safinamide in Germany: 15 Mio Euro Sales in Year 1; 24 Mio Euro Sales in Year 2.
  • Developed commercial strategies for specialty and OTC brands in Neurology & Respiratory.
  • Led sales force effectiveness (SFE) strategies across the EU.
Aug 2004 - Jan 2014
9 years 6 months
Espoo, Finland

Senior Global Business Manager CNS & Critical Care

Orion Corporation

  • Led European franchise strategy and global KOL engagement.
  • Managed €580M Neurology franchise, overseeing brand marketing and lifecycle management.
  • Launched the critical care portfolio (dexmedetomidine).
May 2002 - Aug 2004
2 years 4 months
Espoo, Finland

Product Manager

Orion Corporation

  • Managed national marketing strategy, budget, and sales performance.
  • Launched 2 CNS brands on the German market.
May 2000 - Apr 2002
2 years
Espoo, Finland

Senior Medical Science Liaison

Orion Corporation

  • Developed medical education programs and managed KOL engagement.
  • Supported clinical trials, IITs, and publication management.
Feb 1999 - Apr 2000
1 year 3 months
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Medical Science Liaison

Goedecke Parke Davis GmbH

  • Conducted key account management and medical education initiatives.
Nov 1997 - Jan 1999
1 year 3 months
Haar, Germany

Sales Representative

MSD SHARP & DOHME GmbH

  • Promoted pharmaceutical products to specialists and GPs.
  • Conducted medical training and attended national congresses.

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Commercial Leader with 20+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech industries. Proven track record of building high-performing sales teams, driving revenue growth, and implementing effective commercial strategies. Expertise in sales force effectiveness (SFE), key account management, and commercial strategy development. Leader with a strong focus on achieving business objectives and fostering long-term client relationships.

Skills

  • Commercial Leadership & Team Building
  • Revenue Growth & Market Expansion
  • Key Account Management (Kam)
  • Sales Force Effectiveness (Sfe)
  • Commercial Strategy Development
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • First Line And Second Line Leadership Of Teams Up To 50 People
  • Advanced Proficiency In Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Education

Oct 1990 - Jun 1994

University of Stuttgart-Hohenheim

Master of Science · Biology · Stuttgart, Germany

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Ph.D., Neuroscience · Human Biology

Certifications & licenses

GDMP/WDL License

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