Paul Janssen MA MBA MSc 杨 保 罗
Regional Vice President, General Manager Positions (MD) Germany, Austria and Switzerland @ ADVANZ PHARMA
About
I am a global biotech and pharma executive with a track record of creating value, delivering >500% growth, leading $100M+ P&Ls with 60% EBITDA, and building high-performing teams across Europe, North America, and emerging markets.The golden thread throughout my entire career is the ability to create followership and deliver strong results through motivated people.I work with Boards and Investors who face one or more of these challenges:✅ Struggling to gain traction in the market and needing a visionary leader to clearly differentiate from competition✅ Facing commercial team challenges and requiring a culture shift to build high-performing, accountable teams✅ Feeling stuck strategically and looking for a senior leader, who can unlock strategic commercial clarity and chart the next phase of growthMy leadership experience spans PE-backed transformations, public company turnarounds, and greenfield market entries. I specialize in M&A execution, global commercial strategy, and go-to-market innovation - and I am a recognized thought leader in applying AI and digital innovation to enhance commercial effectiveness and streamline global operations.Core strengths:✅ Strategic Commercial Leadership & Collaborative Team Management✅ Market and Financial Alignment: Full P&L Ownership | Board & C-Suite Alignment✅ Market Access & Launch Excellence (Rare, Biosimilars, Specialty; USA, LATAM + EU)✅ M&A | Portfolio Strategy & Optimization | BD&L | Investor Relations | Corporate Development✅ Medical Affairs and Stakeholder Management including Industry Bodies✅ AI & Digital-Enabled Commercial Innovation✅ High-Performance Culture & Talent Building✅ Flexible, Transparent and OpenFluent in six languages (English, Dutch, German, Spanish, French, Limburgs) with conversational skills in Swedish, Russian, and Mandarin - bringing cultural and regulatory fluency to complex global markets and earning trust from regulators, investors, and payers alike.Currently exploring CEO, CCO or CBO roles (including advisory and Chair mandates) where strategic growth, operational transformation, or pre-exit value creation are required. Open to global relocation including Asia, Africa, USA, Switzerland, and other non-EU markets.
Germany
Greater Munich Metropolitan Area
Biotechnology
Management Due Diligence, CEOs, Life-cycle Management, Lead Generation, Tactical Plans, Consulting, Data Analytics, Problem Solving, Organization Skills, Resource Allocation, Due Diligence, Patient Care, P&L Management, Operations, Enterprise Management, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Business, Business Planning, Presentations, Operational Excellence
Experience

Doctoral Student of Economic Science
Vallendar (Koblenz)
Doctoral Student (Dr.) (external) at the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group, Institute of Family Business (ifb@WHU), Focus: Succession (Nachfolge) First dissertation advisor: Professor Dr. Nadine Kammerlander Second dissertation advisor: Professor Franz Kellermans, PhD. Begin: 1 April 2016 End. 1 April 2020.

VP Commercial Operations Europe and Rest of World (Executive Committee)
Leiden
Member of the Executive Committee. Directly responsible for Marketing, Market Access and Sales. Direct report to the CEO in the corporate headquarters in Leiden. Accountable for the establishment and execution of direct and indirect commercial operations (e.g. LATAM) in Germany, Netherlands, UK, France, Spain, and develop and execute the go-to-market strategy. International Alliance Management and Business Development. Leading the development of the Company’s business in the territory, and delivering on growth and profitability with effective commercial and financial planning. Designing and implementing local go-to-market strategies and tactics including newly developed Early Access strategies for therapies, ensuring high quality execution and successful launches. Ensuring strong commercial and financial performance including effective forecasting and planning and appropriate resourcing of key activities across the organization. Full P&L responsibility. Ensuring rapid uptake and broad access for patients with HAE. Pricing and reimbursement. Customer and healthcare stakeholder engagement. Risk identification and mitigation strategies. Forecasting and clearly articulating risks and opportunities. Building a platform and a team capable of launching therapies in in the rare/orphan space with a focus on HAE. Ensuring the teams are working in a cross functional approach aligned behind core strategic priorities Collaborating closely with global, regional and national KOL's and Patient Advocacy Groups inputting into cross functional strategic plans and specific EU/global projects.

General Manager (Managing Director) / Germany, Austria, Switzerland / European MT Member
ViroPharma
Munich Area, Germany
Founder and Managing Director (Statutory Director) / Responsable Person / Data Protection Officer of ViroPharma GmbH (Germany/Switzerland/Austria Region) Member of European Management Team 3 highly successful product launches (CINRYZE, Buccolam, Plenadren) within 18 months Leadership of 18-20 (2 flex) team members, Full P&L Responsibility Reports to GM Europe & ROW / COO Supply Chain (inc. Logistics), Finance, Legal, Market Access, Marketing & Sales Strategy & Tactics, Customer Service, and QA.

Business Unit Director Haemophilia
Member of Operational and Business Management Team Responsible for marketing, medical information, and sales operation of haemostatic portfolio of Baxter Full P&L responsibility in the Netherlands market Market leader position with strong growth figures (Feiba significant growth %). Products in portfolio: ADVATE, Feiba, FVII, Immunine, Immunate, Ceprotin, AT3. Contacts with Ministry of Health, Member of Haemophilia Platform Participating in several European project groups (e.g. Marketing and Sales Force Effectiveness, Pricing Strategy) Team consists of 5 FTE. Main areas: # Definition of Marketing and Sales Strategy for the Netherlands # Direct and lead the team towards improvements in terms of products, services, and operations # Market Access Strategy # Home Care Business Development # Develop programmes to create strategic alliances with major clients # Health Economics # Pricing Journey

Business Unit Manager Diabetes Care (CheckUp) Netherlands
Member of the Netherlands Management Team Responsible for the marketing and sales of diabetes care operations (HGT)(devices plus ambulant glucose meter (GlucoDay) in the Netherlands market. Turnover approx Euro 11MM. Main areas: # Marketing and Sales Strategy and Tactics for diabetes care market # Full strategic and operational responsibility for Customer Service, Marketing and Sales organization # Key Account Management with stakeholders; wholesale traders, GP laboratories, patient organizations(s), and health insurance companies # Identify areas for potential growth # Develop and Enhance new concepts for glucose testing / diabetes management # Collaborate with health insurance companies on special projects # Responsible for P&L Full P&L responsibility Span of control: 9/11 FTE plus indirect force(s). Reports to General Manager Benelux.

Division Manager EMEA
Focus upon Interventional Cardiology, peripheral/radiology, aesthetic surgery, vascular surgery (mesh), surgery, and thoracical drainage systems. Main responsiblities: # Establishing Offices and businesses in France, UK and Benelux # Recruitment, Selection, and training for direct sales forces # Creation-Supporting Key Opinion Leader Networks # Contacts and Contracts with Hospital Pharmacists-Purchasing Department # Supporting, Building and Training Distributor Network # Tender processes in France and Sweden Span of Control: 4 FTE Reports to Managing Director Europe.

Sales Manager
Support and Coaching & Counseling of Pharmaceutical Sales Force in several regions of the Netherlands. Main responsilbities: # Shared Marketing and Sales Responsibility (Plavix) # Customers were Cardiologists, Neurologists, Internists, GPs, Hospital Pharmacists, Nurses, and Pharmacists # Coaching and counseling of team members # Sales Force Effectiveness Programme # Span of Control (varied from 8 to 19 persons) Sales Manager of the Year 2002 Reports to Sales Director.

Senior Representative
Responsible for the Eastern part of the Netherlands for cardiovascular products (AT-I receptor antogonist, cholesterol lowering agent, ACE-inhibitor) Visiting Cardiologists, Internists, GPs, Pharmacists Main responsibilities: # Organizing meetings for target audiences # Visiting customers (cardiologists, internists, GPs) on high frequency plus customer satisfaction basis # Projects in the field of Marketing and Sales Force Effectiveness. Rep of the Year 2000 Reporting to Sales Manager Cardiovascular

Business Analyst
Merck
Responsible for Supply Chain projects within MSD International Services (international hub) Main responsibilities: # Planning of products (Proscar, Zocor, Cozaar) # Optimizing stock levels of active ingredients No direct reports Reporting to Planning Director

Associate Consultant
Management Trainee - Associate Consultant to several industries (healthcare industry, financial industry, manufacturing industry). Clients such as Visa International, Solvay Duphar, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Malaysian Timber Council, ALK Albello.
Education

Business Administration, Management and Operations
“Organisations today require visionary COOs who can balance innovation with operational leadership to achieve growth and profitability in the uncertain business environment. INSEAD Executive Education imparts essential skills and knowledge to help you spearhead strategic planning, champion change and excel as a partner to the CEO.” Professor Roels
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