Rebecca Guntern

Rebecca Guntern

Chief Commercial Officer Sandoz

BKW AG•Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

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Experience28+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

As the Chief Commercial Officer at Sandoz, the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines. I oversee global commercial strategy and operations. That includes our integrated strategies for biosimilars, generics and anti-infectives; pipeline strategy and value oversight, licensing, divestments and integrations; high-value launches, global marketing, medical affairs, data analytics and portfolio operations as well as our Business-to-Business unit. In other words, I join the dots to make access happen With over 15 years of experience at Sandoz and over 25 years of international experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, I fully stand behind the Sandoz Purpose of pioneering access for patients. Our Vision is to be the world’s leading and most valued biosimilars and generics company. Generic and biosimilar medicines are critical to closing the access gap while contributing to the sustainability of healthcare. With our balanced global presence, clear strategic focus, and rapidly growing pipeline, Sandoz is bringing this Vision to reality. Outside of Sandoz, I serve as the Vice President of Medicines for Europe (MfE) and am a member of the board of directors of BKW AG in Switzerland. I am passionate about contributing to discussions and initiatives in supply chain resilience as well as regulatory and economic policy. I have long been inspired by the intersection of healthcare, science and teamwork. It began at an early age when I worked at my uncle's pharmacy during school holidays and has persisted throughout my training as a pharmacist and professional career. I believe in fostering a culture where we can embrace opportunities to learn together, stay authentic to ourselves and always remain passionate about what we do and the impact it has on patients worldwide.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • BKW AGCurrent
    May 2018–Present· 8 yrs 5 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      May 2018–Present
  • SandozCurrent
    Sep 2007–Present· 19 yrs 1 mo
    • Chief Commercial OfficerCurrent
      Sep 2024–Present
    • President Region Europe
      2020–Sep 2024
    • Head Cluster I Europe
      Aug 2018–Dec 2019
    • Head BACH (Belgium, Austria, Switzerland)
      Jul 2015–Jul 2018
    • Head KAM and Commercial Excellence WEMEA
      Oct 2013–Jun 2015
    • Country Head Spain
      Aug 2011–Sep 2013
    • Country Head Switzerland
      Oct 2008–Sep 2011
    • Head of Sales
      Sep 2007–Sep 2008
  • Jun 2019–Dec 2024· 5 yrs 6 mos
    • Vice President
      Jun 2019–Dec 2024
  • Jul 2016–May 2019· 2 yrs 10 mos
    • Member, Board of Directors
      Jul 2016–May 2019
  • Aug 2015–2019· 3 yrs 5 mos
    • Member, Board of Directors
      Aug 2015–2019
  • Nov 2000–Sep 2006· 5 yrs 10 mos
    • National Manager, Sales
      Dec 2003–Sep 2006
    • Marketing Manager Rheumatology
      Apr 2002–Nov 2003
    • Product Manager Infectiology
      Nov 2000–Mar 2002
  • May 1998–Oct 2000· 2 yrs 5 mos
    • Representative, Sales
      Jul 1999–Oct 2000
    • Clinical Research Monitor
      May 1998–Jun 1999

Education

Swiss Board School, Center of Cooperate Governance

University of St.Gallen

Bachelor

Business

Graduate School of Business Administration Zurich

Master

Pharmacy

University of Basel

Bachelor

Pharmacy

University of Bern

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Generic ProgrammingRegulatory AffairsSales EffectivenessGastroenterologyProduct LaunchOncologyDiabetesDermatologyRheumatologyEndocrinologyPharmaceuticsHospital SalesVaccinesPharmaceutical SalesNeurologyOsteoporosisPharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnologyCardiologyMarket Access