Commercial Lead, Alpine Region - Zurich

AurigaVision AG; Zug; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AurigaVision AG in Zug is seeking a Commercial Lead for the Alpine Region (Zurich area) to assume end-to-end commercial ownership of brands across Switzerland and Austria. You will blend strategic brand leadership with hands-on execution and people management, guiding field-based and marketing colleagues while partnering with Medical, Market Access, Finance and Supply to drive growth.

This senior role requires extensive pharma/commercial experience in Swiss and Austrian markets, a Master’s

Qualifications

• Substantial commercial experience within pharma/biotech with Swiss/Austrian market exposure.
• Master's degree or MSc/MBA; advanced business education assumed.
• Strategic and hands-on brand management experience, preferably in Specialty Care.
• Experience in neurology or rare diseases or similar specialist pharma environments.
• Proven people leadership with cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence.
• Strong commercial analytics and ability to turn insights into actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; fluent English; Alpine languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take overall commercial responsibility for strategy, positioning and performance of assigned brands across Switzerland and Austria.
• Develop and implement Alpine brand and business plans, translating global and regional strategies into locally relevant activities.
• Lead, coach and develop field-based and brand/marketing teams, creating a high-performing customer-focused organization.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and resource allocation while monitoring performance, market developments and opportunities.
• Work closely with Medical, Market Access, Finance, Supply and other functions for aligned decisions and execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals and external experts.
• Support development of the commercial organization and capabilities for future specialized products and launches.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Brand management

Commercial strategy

Stakeholder management

People leadership

English fluency

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Commercial Lead, Alpine Region - Zurich

AurigaVision AG Vacant since : 06.11.2026 6300 Zug (ZG) 100% By agreement Permanent

Our client is an internationally active pharmaceutical company with a Swiss office in the greater Zurich area and a strong focus on specialized therapeutic areas. To strengthen the commercial organization across Switzerland and Austria, we are looking for an experienced leader as

In this broad leadership role, you will take commercial ownership of the portfolio across Switzerland and Austria, combining strategic brand leadership with hands‑on execution and people management. You will lead both field‑based and brand/marketing colleagues and collaborate closely with Medical, Market Access, Finance, Supply and other local, regional and global stakeholders.

Your main tasks

• Take overall commercial responsibility for the strategy, positioning and performance of assigned brands across Switzerland and Austria
• Develop and implement Alpine brand and business plans, translating global and regional strategies into locally relevant activities
• Lead, coach and develop field‑based and brand/marketing teams, creating a high‑performing and customer‑focused organization
• Manage budgets, forecasts and resource allocation while continuously monitoring performance, market developments and commercial opportunities
• Work closely with Medical, Market Access, Finance, Supply and other functions to ensure aligned decision‑making and effective execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare professionals, external experts and other relevant stakeholders within specialized therapeutic areas
• Support the further development of the commercial organization and build capabilities for future highly specialized products and launches, particularly within Specialty Care and rare or neuro‑rare diseases

Your profile

• Several years of substantial commercial experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, ideally including exposure to the Swiss and Austrian markets
• University degree at Master's level or an equivalent qualification, such as an MSc or MBA
• Proven strategic and hands‑on brand management experience, preferably involving Specialty Care products
• Experience within neurology, Specialty Care, rare diseases or another comparable specialist pharmaceutical environment
• Demonstrated people leadership experience combined with the ability to lead cross‑functional collaboration and influence stakeholders
• Strong commercial and analytical capabilities, with the ability to turn market and customer insights into clear strategies and actionable plans
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, together with fluent English and a good command of; additional Alpine‑market languages are an advantage

AurigaVision AG
Baarerstrasse 139
6300 Zug

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• Work location 6300 Zug (ZG)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent
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