
Vincent Marguier
About
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT - GLOBAL PHARMA EXPERT - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCIAL EXCELLENCE FOR LIFE SCIENCES
Having worked at Cegedim (now IQVIA), NNIT, Vifor Pharma, Shire, Pfizer, and most recently at Vectura Fertin Pharma, I bring 18 years of experience in life sciences at international, regional, and local levels with a proven track record in setting up projects and solutions in complex environments ranging from R&D to Commercial. Widely seen as a reliable and dependent partner able to navigate through all the pharma functions and bring the best out of cross-functional teams, I make sure expectations are kept aligned from start to finish. I specialise in: - translating ambiguous briefs into detailed and structured execution plans - bridging the gap between business and technology My core competencies that are as adaptable as they are varied: - PMO/Project Management (including training on project management related topics) - Stakeholder Management - Risk Assessment - Customer Engagement - Account Planning - Commercial Excellence I favour an approach tailored to your ways of working and to your teams, which guarantees a seamless transition from strategy to execution without compromising on other business priorities, thus relieving line managers from 'yet another additional task to be delivered ASAP' (we have all been there). You may see me as a Swiss army knife that will keep work efficient and tidy, but with a dash of creativity and empathy that will never make it dull!
Skills
Business Analytics
Coaching
Commercial Projects
Cross-functional Alignment
Cross-functional Collaborations
Cross-functional Problem Solving
International Project Experience
International Project Management
Life Sciences
Pharmaceutical Project Management
Phases Of Project Management
Product Launch
Project Governance
Project Leadership
Project Management Office (PMO)
Project Management Skills
Project Management Training
Rare Diseases
Risk Management Framework
Sales Effectiveness
Sales Force Alignment
Segmentation
Specialty Pharma
Specialty Pharmaceutical
Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Open for
fulltime
parttime
mentoring
Work Experience
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2023-04 -
Independent Consultant
Fribourg
fulltime
Provide expertise and support to the life sciences industry, bridging the gap between business and technology in Project Management & PMO, Stakeholder Management, Omnichannel Strategy, Customer Engagement. Immedica Pharma Germany GmbH (05/2024 – 11/2024) • Support the launch of Akynzeo IV and the expansion of oncology supportive care in Switzerland, implementing sales data/competitive intelligence-fuelled strategic account plans and marketing activities, in collaboration with Medical and Market Access. • Execute brand strategy through field activities (on-site and virtual calls, congresses, webinars), developing accounts and trusted partnerships with oncologists and pharmacists to ensure an optimal treatment for patients with chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
ELEMENT CONSULTING GmbH
2023-10 -
Director
Lucerne
parttime
Set up projects and solutions in complex environments ranging from R&D to Commercial, by translating ambiguous briefs into detailed and structured execution plans. • Delivered the technical roll-out (training and documentation) of SalesForce.com for Patient Engagement teams in UCB’s global rare diseases franchises.
VECTURA FERTIN PHARMA
2021-03 - 2023-04
Manager Life Sciences Programs & Projects
Neuchâtel
fulltime
Led large-scale R&D programs and projects with a CHF 20 million projected budget, spanning consumer insights, preclinical, clinical, and regulatory facets. Specializing in novel categories such as Consumer Health (Sleep, Energy, Mental Health), Inhaled Therapeutics, and CBD. Instrumental in supporting concept definitions, driving project initiations with a focus on risk assessment and safety.
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2020-08 - 2021-08
Independent Consultant
Zürich
fulltime
Similar as above. • Collaborated with primus consulting group GmbH to design and roll out a cloud-based CRM plug-in used to create and manage account plans and interfaced with a meeting management module.
PFIZER AG
2019-12 - 2020-06
Senior Portfolio Manager Rare Diseases
Zürich
fulltime
(6-month contract at the Swiss affiliate) • Led successful product launches in the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on digital strategy alignment and portfolio management. Drove the launch of Vyndaqel for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, overseeing non-promotional digital activities, KPI development, and field force tools. • Managed the endocrinology portfolio during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring business continuity through strategic adaptation of materials and effective market analysis.
SHIRE INTERNATIONAL GmbH
2017-12 - 2019-09
Associate Director, Customer Facing Excellence Lead
Zug
fulltime
• Pioneered the design and implementation of the Account Planning Excellence framework, emphasizing rare metabolic diseases and haematology franchises. • Successfully redesigned account segmentation processes, created actionable dashboards, and provided guidance to local sales and marketing teams. • Led the development of the Commercial Excellence community (60+ countries), helping set a common strategy and promoting a culture of collaboration, openness, and responsibility.
VIFOR PHARMA LTD.
2013-08 - 2017-12
Senior Manager, Global Sales Force Effectiveness
Zürich
fulltime
Deputy of the SFE Director • Drove global commercial effectiveness across 12 regions by providing strategic guidance to local sales organizations, focusing on account management, segmentation, targeting, transparency/Sunshine/EFPIA acts, and digital/multichannel activities. Defined, optimized, and guided governance and core business processes for Sales Force Effectiveness. • Oversaw the management of the global CRM solution (Mobile Intelligence) for Vifor Pharma affiliates, supporting 550+ users. Coordinated technical support with QuintilesIMS (now IQVIA), led and implemented global and local changes, and continuously measured end-user satisfaction, defining corrective actions accordingly. • Developed a central reporting tool for field force and business performance management. Implemented Business Analytics (Xtelligence) and defined KPIs, master dashboards, and scorecards. Led the roll-out of Xtelligence in affiliates, trained line managers, and assisted in implementing local SFE reports. • Advised and assisted Global Medical Affairs in implementing the MSL field force worldwide. • Developed and moderated the SFE/CRM community (VIFORCE.together) while offering local SFE support and training. o SFE Manager at Vifor Pharma France (May-September 2016)
NNIT SWITZERLAND AG
2010-12 - 2013-07
Senior Consultant
Zürich
fulltime
• Led consulting assignments showcasing expertise in healthcare solutions. • Managed IT-oriented projects and advised on the very first omnichannel solutions.
CEGEDIM
2008-12 - 2010-12
Project Manager, Germany, Switzerland & Austria
Zürich
fulltime
Additional function: Account Manager for UCB Switzerland and UCB Austria Led CRM implementation projects (including business requirements and roll-out) and managed specific IT projects.
CEGEDIM
2006-08 - 2008-12
End User Service Manager, Switzerland & Austria
Zürich
fulltime
Member of the affiliate’s leadership team Team: 3 direct reports • Led technical implementations and coordinate customer support activities and projects (helpdesk, training, hardware management, software customization) in Switzerland and Austria (20+ companies, 450+ end users). • Managed internal IT infrastructure (clients, servers, network, communication) – 30+ users.
CEGEDIM
2006-01 - 2006-08
International Technical Support Project Manager
Boulogne-Billancourt (France)
fulltime
Team: 2 direct reports • Coordinated technical operations with dedicated corporate teams and affiliates. • Designed and optimised support processes between affiliates and global software development teams.
CEGEDIM
2005-02 - 2006-01
International Technical Support Engineer
Boulogne-Billancourt (France)
fulltime
Provided technical support (on and off-site) for Cegedim affiliates on CRM and IT issues.
PARKEON
2001-07 - 2005-02
International Product Support Engineer
Besançon (France)
fulltime
Provided technical support and training to affiliates, distributors, and municipalities.
PARKEON
2000-09 - 2001-07
Industrial Engineer
Besançon (France)
fulltime
Acted as the interface between R&D, Manufacturing, and suppliers for production launch of hardware components.
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2022-04 -
Trainer/Lecturer
Fribourg
parttime
Guest lecturer at the International Institute of Management in Technology (University of Fribourg, Switzerland) on “Communication” module for the Certificate in Advanced Studies “Soft Skills in Project Management”. Consultant/Trainer at the International Institute of Learning on Project Management Fundamentals. Presented "From Risks to Requirements: an approach to project initiation" at International Project Management Day 2023, PMI Chapter Sri Lanka (11/2023), and PMI Chapter France (12/2023).
Academic Experience
Grenoble INP PHELMA -
1996.09 - 1999.08
Master of Science, MSc in Mechanical Engineering