Ulrich Eggert - Interim Managing Director

Q: Where is Ulrich based?

Ulrich is based in Kolbermoor, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ulrich speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Ulrich have?

Ulrich has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Ulrich has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Ulrich may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ulrich's latest experience?

Ulrich's most recent position is Interim Managing Director at AAA-Pharma GmbH .

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

In recent years, Ulrich has worked for AAA-Pharma GmbH , Unnamed integration project , and eggertconsulting .

Q: Which industries is Ulrich most experienced in?

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

Q: Which business areas is Ulrich most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Ulrich worked in recently?

Ulrich has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Ulrich worked in recently?

Ulrich has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Project Management , and Marketing .

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Kolbermoor, Germany

Experience

Nov 2022 - Jun 2024

1 year 8 months

Böblingen, Germany

Interim Managing Director

AAA-Pharma GmbH

Full responsibility as Managing Director

Jun 2020 - May 2022

2 years

Project Manager

Unnamed integration project

Led the post-merger integration of three companies with five locations and 40 employees
Set up an HR department in terms of structure and processes
Implemented new processes and structures
Change management and restructuring of roles and responsibilities

Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

1 year 1 month

Böblingen, Germany

Interim Director Global Marketing

Wörwag Pharma GmbH & Co. KG

Led a seven-member marketing team for 37 countries worldwide
Worked closely with global sales and global medical
Acted as project manager for innovations

Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

5 months

Böblingen, Germany

Interim Managing Director

AAA-Pharma GmbH

Implemented a new corporate strategy
Evaluated and developed new processes and coordinated with the parent company
Sourcing and licensing of new products

May 2018 - Jun 2018

2 months

Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Germany

Project Coordinator

Bionorica

Evaluation and scoping for the introduction of a global CRM system and order management

May 2017 - Apr 2018

1 year

Holzkirchen, Germany

Business Project Manager

Novartis / Sandoz / Hexal AG

Introduced a global CRM system (Veeva) and order management
Led a project team of over 50 members

Sep 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 4 months

Densborn, Germany

Sole Managing Director / HR Director / Sales Director

CC-Pharma GmbH

Managed €300M in revenue and 460 employees with 13 direct reports
Managed sales of dietary supplements, Rx and OTC products
Restructured and filled vacant key positions and built new departments (Business Intelligence, Pricing, Data Management, Tele-Sales)
Qualified and audited suppliers in core European markets
Introduced product-level contribution margin accounting
Optimized processes in quality management, production, goods receipt control and logistics
Reduced inventory by €10M and developed profitable business models

Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

10 months

Wolfratshausen, Germany

CEO

Vitane Pharma GmbH

Built a generics business from scratch in dietary supplements, Rx, OTC and medical devices
Hired staff and created SOPs for quality management
Applied for and obtained manufacturing license
Negotiated contracts with logistics providers and CMOs
Licensed ten oncology generics products
Managed exports to the UAE and trade show support

Feb 2013 - Aug 2014

1 year 7 months

Wolfratshausen, Germany

Corporate Head of Customer Service

Haupt-Pharma GmbH

Built a corporate structure with 60 employees across eight locations in Europe
Implemented a unified quotation strategy and standardized proposal formats
Created manuals for inside and field sales teams
Conducted training on customer satisfaction and sales campaigns
Relaunched a CRM system to improve customer relationship management

Jul 2012 - Jan 2013

7 months

Temporary Break

Privat

Time for family

Sep 2011 - Jun 2024

12 years 10 months

Owner and Managing Director

eggertconsulting

Interim and project management for process optimization in corporate management, business development, marketing, sales force effectiveness, and CRM (Salesforce, Veeva)
Business consulting, restructuring, and strategic as well as operational realignment

Apr 2005 - Jun 2012

7 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

Sole Managing Director and Managing Director of Klinge Pharma

Astellas Pharma GmbH

Managed Astellas Deutschland GmbH and its 100% OTC subsidiary Klinge Pharma with €250 million in revenue and 450 employees
Responsible for sales, finance, IT, HR, marketing, market access & HEOR, medical, business development, legal, and OTC
Post-merger integration and realignment after the merger
Closed the Heidelberg site and reorganized in Munich
Negotiated discount agreements with health insurers covering 35 million insured
Increased revenue by 16% (€42 million) in two years

Jan 2003 - Apr 2005

2 years 4 months

Heidelberg, Germany

Sole Managing Director and HR Director

Yamanouchi Pharma GmbH

Increased revenue to €110 million and grew to the largest European branch
Restructured and refilled marketing, medical, and sales teams
Achieved 12% annual growth in urology
Reduced costs by 20% and logistics costs by 18%
Introduced target setting and took on leadership responsibilities

Oct 2001 - Dec 2002

1 year 3 months

Heidelberg, Germany

Deputy Managing Director / Marketing Director / Sales Director

Yamanouchi Pharma GmbH

Designed and reorganized marketing and sales, including product training for the field force
Introduced marketing-sales-medical teams to improve internal and external communication
Implemented Management by Objectives for regional sales managers
Increased urology sales by 10% through targeted marketing activities

Jan 2000 - Sep 2001

1 year 9 months

Haarlem, Netherlands

Executive Vice President & Head of Global Sales & Marketing

Halmon Laboratorium Beheer B.V.

Internationalized the company and achieved a 20% revenue increase by launching new products
Reduced costs by over 20% by divesting unprofitable distributors
Improved product availability by 30% through supply chain optimization

Jan 1996 - Dec 1999

4 years

Bad Homburg, Germany

Area Sales & Marketing Manager

Fresenius AG

Marketing dietary supplements in the pre-dialysis area with sales growth from 7 to 35 million DM
Led the global market expansion program in Eastern Europe, Asia, EMEA, UAE, Middle East, Latin and Central America
Expanded the customer base from 50 to over 400 and managed global KOLs
Developed country-specific product and business plans

Jan 1994 - Dec 1995

2 years

Bad Homburg, Germany

Senior Product Manager Strategic Marketing and BD Manager

Fresenius AG

Launched a generic antibiotic product line
Acquired innovative antibiotics

Apr 1990 - Dec 1993

3 years 9 months

Bad Homburg, Germany

Market Research, Marketing, Sales Support, Finance & Accounting, Pharmaceutical Representative

Eli Lilly GmbH

Conducted market research at the German headquarters
Junior Product Manager for antibiotics and cardiovascular
Sales support for the sales director
Managed contracts and pricing in the hospital sector
Provided pharmaceutical consultation in hospitals

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 (23.5 years), Professional Services (13 years), Healthcare (4 years), and Chemical (1.5 years).

Pharmaceutical

Professional Services

Healthcare

Chemical

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 Marketing (34 years), Sales (19 years), Strategy (14.5 years), Project Management (13 years), Finance (11 years), and Product Development (6 years).

Marketing

Sales

Strategy

Project Management

Finance

Product Development

Summary

Extensive experience as an interim manager, project manager, and change manager for complex projects, a leader with proven success in sales, marketing, and corporate management, as well as in mergers and post-merger integration, in both owner-managed medium-sized companies and international corporations. Since 2011, active and successful in personnel consulting, interim management, and project management of complex large-scale projects.

Skills

Continuous Sales Growth
Optimization Of Business Processes And Structures
Merger & Post Merger Integration
Change Management
Recruiting
In- And Out-licensing
Leadership Of Small (5) And Medium-sized Sales Teams (Up To 250 Employees)
Sales-strategic Alignment Of Growth And Pricing Strategies
Development, Training, And Implementation Of Tailored Sales Concepts To Achieve Long-term Customer Relationships (Crm)
Business Transformation
Corporate Realignment
National And International Turnaround Management
Increased Field Service Efficiency Through Sales Force Effectiveness Measures
Comprehensive And Generalist Expertise In Hr

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Nov 1987 - Jul 1990

PhD · Quantitative Genetics

Oct 1982 - Oct 1987

Christian-Albrechts-Uni

Degree in Agricultural Sciences · Agricultural Sciences · Kiel, Germany

Oct 1969 - Jun 1978

Ricarda-Huch Gymnasium

High School Diploma · Dreieich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Manufacturing License

Vitane Pharma GmbH

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

January 2025

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Where is Ulrich based?

Ulrich is based in Kolbermoor, Germany.

What languages does Ulrich speak?

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

How many years of experience does Ulrich have?

Ulrich has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Ulrich has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Ulrich may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ulrich be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ulrich would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Managing Director, Project Manager, Interim Director Global Marketing.

What is Ulrich's latest experience?

Ulrich's most recent position is Interim Managing Director at AAA-Pharma GmbH.

What companies has Ulrich worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ulrich has worked for AAA-Pharma GmbH, Unnamed integration project, and eggertconsulting.

Which industries is Ulrich most experienced in?

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

Which business areas is Ulrich most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Ulrich worked in recently?

Ulrich has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Ulrich worked in recently?

Ulrich has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Project Management, and Marketing.

What is Ulrich's education?

Ulrich holds a Doctorate in Quantitative Genetics.

Does Ulrich have any certificates?

Ulrich has 1 certificate: Manufacturing License.

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