Uwe Mayer - Sales Director Neuroscience Germany

Q: Where is Uwe based?

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

Q: What languages does Uwe speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Uwe have?

Uwe has at least 24 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 . Note that Uwe may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Uwe's latest experience?

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

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

In recent years, Uwe has worked for Jazz Pharmaceuticals .

Q: Which industries is Uwe most experienced in?

Uwe is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas is Uwe most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Uwe worked in recently?

Uwe has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Uwe worked in recently?

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

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Oct 2020 - Present

5 years 5 months

Germany

Sales Director Neuroscience Germany

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Responsible for Epidyolex® (orphan drug) sales strategy in Germany
Leading/coaching field sales team Germany (6 FTE)
Part of the business unit lead team to create and execute sales and marketing strategy in a competitive and highly specialised market
Creating and executing cross-functional strategic projects with medical, marketing and market access
Close cross-collaboration and exchange with EU affiliates and EU hub in UK to create and implement national and international strategies
Best practice and market insight sharing with EU 5 countries
Financial budget planning, LE and OPEX
KPI planning and monitoring
Coaching and developing national KAM field team
Restructuring German sales territories from 4 to 6 and implementing 4 new KAMs from Jazz after Jazz/GW merger and Jazz BU Sleep shutdown 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-developing go-to-market strategy for Germany as commercial hire No. 1 in Europe
Launch of Zolgensma® in SMA
Establishing first available gene therapy in SMA in specialised treatment centres (German Muscle Centres)

Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

3 months

Germany

Neurology Account Manager

GW Pharma

Managing orphan drug Epidyolex® in East Germany for epilepsy

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Switzerland

Commercial Director DACH

PTC Therapeutics

Ensured successful outcomes of all local market access and contracting related processes in the D-A-CH region to ensure uninterrupted product supply to patients
Successfully established a new supply chain via office based pharmacies in Germany after failed GKV price negotiations and going off-market strategy
Closely collaborated with local commercial teams and individual health insurances to facilitate and ensure cost coverage in a continuous and timely fashion
Monitored and tracked performance (revenues, patient numbers) and controlled adherence
Identified sales deviations early and proactively initiated corrective measures via the local commercial teams as needed
Monitored contractual frameworks (expiry dates) with health insurances and acted early via the commercial teams if needed
Supervised the delivery of the annual forecasts and quarterly LEs and ensured alignment of numbers 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 German Society for Muscular Diseases (DGM) and KOLs
Developed a MOA animation film to create pull
Organised different reimbursement pathways for patients on a contractual basis
Developed and executed regional educational tools with German Paediatric HCP association
Identified and spearheaded the BVKJ program as 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 initiated a patient search project for SBS patients together with the University of Dresden
Developed questionnaire for patient search project
Implemented and managed a regional patient support nurse project
Accompanied reimbursement in Austria
Set up unique regional reimbursement and prescription model for SBS patients with a private practicing nutrition HCP
Orphan drug product launch from Day 1 on
Developed congress and daily advertorials in cross collaboration with 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 initiated 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 market (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 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

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 (24 years) and Biotechnology (3.5 years).

Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology

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 Sales (20.5 years), Marketing (16 years), Strategy (7 years), Supply Chain Management (1 year), and Customer Service (1 year).

Sales

Marketing

Strategy

Supply Chain Management

Customer Service

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Jan 2001 - Dec 2001

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Ulm

School for pharmaceutical sales representatives · Pharmaceutical sales · Ulm, Germany

Oct 1996 - Sep 2000

University of Potsdam

Diploma · Sports economics, economics, law, sports science · Potsdam, Germany

Oct 1993 - Sep 1996

University of Freiburg

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

Certifications & licenses

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Snowboard

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Created

July 2025

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Where is Uwe based?

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

What languages does Uwe speak?

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

How many years of experience does Uwe have?

Uwe has at least 24 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. Note that Uwe may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Uwe be best suited for?

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

What is Uwe's latest experience?

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

What companies has Uwe worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Uwe has worked for Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

Which industries is Uwe most experienced in?

Uwe is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology.

Which business areas is Uwe most experienced in?

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