
Alessandro Leo
Location
Zug
About
Digital transformation, omnichannel mana
Technology + Business + Entrepreneurship = Innovative Design Thinking I offer more than 17 years of diverse business experience (international and regional experience in the healthcare industry, consulting and entrepreneurship). A broad and deep knowledge of both the BUSINESS aspects and the enabling TECHNOLOGIES. I can help your company connect the dots between business requirements and future needs and a strong conviction to detail as well as leadership skills. My strong digital/IT background has always been my spearhead, which has helped me to create and support effectively my business partners and stakeholders. Areas of Expertise: • A true Digital Business Partner • Work with regional and global stakeholders • Project Management (P&L) • Business Operations and use of Data Analytics • Partnering with & Influencing stakeholders • Inspiring & Managing Teams • International Pharmaceutical / Healthcare Business Development • Integrated Omnichannel Marketing and Commercial Strategy • Consulting & Start-up Experience Through my analytical, organizational and communication skills, I am able to ensure the job gets done with outstanding quality
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Skills
API
AWS
Agile Project Management
American English
Biopharmaceuticals
Brand Marketing
Budget Management
Building Leadership Teams
CRM
Channel Engagement
Coaching & Mentoring
Compliance Advisory
Computer Science
Cross-functional Alignment
Cross-functional Collaborations
Database Consulting
French
Google AdSense
Google Analytics
HTML + HTML5
IT Project & Program Management
Italian
Javascript
Life Science Industry
MSQL
Marketing en social media
MySQL
P&L Management
PHP
SAP
Sales Trainings
Salesforce
Social Media Advertising
Stakeholder Management
Startup Development
Veeva
Open for
fulltime
Work Experience
Seagen
2021-07 -
Digital Marketing Lead, EU+CA
Zug
fulltime
• Developing, implementing and running a comprehensive Multi/Omnichannel ecosystem with a focus on Europe. • Expanding digital capabilities into the affiliates (digital assets, training, guidelines, Salesforce Marketing Cloud and digital factory) while supporting internal stakeholders. • Built a go-to-market for hybrid models to support the launch of TUKYSA in Europe – digital marketing and conventional marketing assets – and toolkit ready to use/localize • Setting up the International Digital Committee in collaboration with Medical, IT, Marketing, Commercial, Legal and Communication to oversee all digital initiatives.
Biogen
2020-06 - 2021-06
Global Digital Marketing Lead
Zug
fulltime
Improved the current Multichannel strategy for Biogen Biosimilars Unit (BBU) with a focus on Europe. Expanding digital capabilities for the aTNF portfolio in the affiliates for mass-market at first.
Shire
2017-10 - 2019-10
Global Brand Lead
Zug
fulltime
Responsible for developing, implementing and running the Multi-Channel/Omnichannel strategy and global tactics - Managing in partnerships the global brand strategy and product management - Regions: LATAM, North America, Europe and EMEA • Developed digital strategy and product management leveraging an Omni-Channel approach across key regions and franchises (Social Media, Podcasts, Videos, Online Advertising, Emailing, SEO/SEM, Webinars, eBooks) • Implemented a one-stop-shop dashboard across all media activities - KPIs measurement. • Digital transformation: increasing digital activities from 30% to 80% of total projects with a three-dimensional approach "reading, watching (video), listening (podcast)" • Increased countries and clusters engagement in digital and Google Ads campaigns • Doubling the number of conference attendees by broadcasting the lectures online and leveraging online advertisement • $400k savings - Created synergies and efficiencies within reduced budget allocation with reduced resources. • Increased online visibility by 400% - by leveraging online Advertisement
Shire
2016-09 - 2017-09
Global Digital IT Lead
Zug
fulltime
• Developed cost-effective digital services that contributed to the overall technology services portfolio – cost savings $600k of shadow IT cost. • Introduced SEO/SEM strategy across the five franchises and increased online visibility by 300%. • Implemented Digital-related initiatives: ensuring regulatory compliance, developing digital services and platforms (email automation, CRM, CMS, websites, Google Ads campaigns) • Developed and delivered a Bootcamp training course across regions and partner organizations on our internal digital capabilities
Shire
2013-06 - 2016-08
International Commercial IT Lead
Zug
fulltime
• Project manager Lead - Veeva CRM (Release Cycle Management) • Management Lead for the CRM migration (from Salesforce.com Cloud to Veeva CRM) • A focal point for senior management – served as a bridge between the International Commercial Excellence team and the Information Technology department • Managed and led a pool of IT business analysts (contractors) internationally and maximized their utilization through capacity planning. • Commercial Geographical Expansion - Achieved IT approval for 3 business cases for opening new legal operation commercial (LOC) Shire entities (UAE, Chile, and South Africa). • Delivered and managed key dashboards at C-level, reviewed KPIs and reports. • Supported and enhanced a patient tracking solution in Salesforce.com Cloud. • Grew the CRM Front Office team from 100% vacancy to a fully staffed, integrated and high performing team. • Member of the Integration Management team for the CRM Integration (Baxalta acquisition)
Saphir
2009-09 - 2013-05
SAP Consultant
Fribourg
fulltime
• Management of a portfolio of client projects in the NGOs, luxury goods, international, Swiss and public organizations (CIO, UN and Universities). • Setting up of the "mobile" department, thereby generating +15% of the turnover: integration of a Web application for internal order and budget validation with SAP R/3. • Provided support and expertise on the implementation and processing of financial, logistics and budget management on SAP BW (Datawarehouse) and SAP SD module (logistics): customer support, end-user training, Crystal Reports and Business Object
Allex Trading GmbH
2020-01 - 2021-12
CTO & Investor
Zug
cofounder
Allex.ch - Service that makes it easy to import from Germany to Switzerland any goods without the extra custom cost. - D2C (Direct to Customer) & B2C (Business to customer) business models • 6 months to get 0.5M CHF in revenue • Built and onboard all members of the team (Support, developers, Marketing, Accounting) • Architect and designed the overall process (TARES, custom, shipping, taxes, VAT) and built the platform. • Managed 3rd party IT vendor to develop the digital platform – a team of 5 dev. based in the south of India • Gained 100% of customers from the Google Ads campaign in German and English • Run social media campaigns on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Snapchat • Looking for alternatives business models to increase profitability
Topcoinrating.com
2017-09 - 2018-12
CTO & Co-Founder
Zug
cofounder
TopCoinRating.com - Envision to become the rating agency such as S&P, Fitch or Moody’s for the crypto community in Europe • Developed a One-stop-shop platform for top cryptocurrency/blockchain/projects • Built training and guidelines to onboard non-experts investors in crypto • How to build a sustainable crypto portfolio from scratch • Run social media campaigns on Twitter and Facebook • Stopped all activities and the platform (PaaS) post-February crypto 2018 crash
Olioleo.com
2014-02 - 2016-10
Co-Founder
Zug
cofounder
OlioLeo.com - Connect farmers to customers – D2C (Direct to Customers) – Sustainable production and supply chain from Italy to Europe • Selling extra virgin Olive oil from Puglia direct to customers – farmer to customer • Customers get access it through olive tree’s adoption • The project stopped due to a sickness in the south of Puglia –production decreased by 80% in one single year
Almondia
2014-05 - 2015-10
Tech Advisor + Investor
Zug
cofounder
Almondia.com - Developed a digital platform (PaaS) for the end customers to estimate the final cost of their dreamed house (drag and drop tool) • Connected potential customers with pre-built house companies • Seed investment - Top 3 investors • DACH region only • Sold 14% of shares post-round A investment
Astria
2005-09 - 2009-09
Co-Founder
Bern
cofounder
• Managing customer relations of local SMEs and marketing campaigns and oversaw accounting and development processes. • Increase revenue by 50% between 2006 and 2007 by expanding SEMs services • Co-development and digital support activities: developing web applications, setting up CMS, digital development, online visibility and providing customer support on IT corporate infrastructure
Academic Experience
University of Neuchâtel -
2005.08 - 2009.09
Bachelor of Science, BSc in Computer Science
University of St. Gallen -
2018.08 - 2020.02
Master of Business Administration, MBA in Administration Business Management