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Paolo Gili

Forno Canavese

Summary

Collaborative leader with a deep experience in italian biosimilar market combined with the solid knowledge of traditional pharma business.

Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic and complex settings.

Ability to manage cross-functional teams with different degrees of responsibilities but common goals in order to hit or overcome company's targets.

Deep knowledge of italian purchasing models and understanding of multiple SHs dynamics.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Biosimilar Business Unit Head

Biogen
07.2015 - Current
  • Launched biosimilars of etanercept, adalimumab and infliximab working closely with EU team.
  • Built from scratch the italian Business Unit.
  • Managed sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Lead the Biosimilars Unit to the market leadership with the highest in TNFi space MS throughout Europe
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and workflows.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Launched of new assets thanks to the cross-functional approach through different departments.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Managed efficiently all the purchasing processes with efficient winning rate in tenders.

Business Unit Head Biosimilars and Specialty

Hospira
05.2012 - 06.2015
  • Launched the first biosimilar mAb (infliximab)
  • Reinforced and rebuilt the Business Unit to revamp originators' business and maximise biosimilars portfolio
  • Reinforced the company position in Biosimilar Italian trade association
  • Spread the originators' mindset in a company with generic background
  • Refocused external FF to business with the launch of CRM

Area Manager BU Specialty Care Anemia Trans.

Roche
05.2011 - 04.2012

Area Manager BU Specialty Care _Virology

Roche
01.2001 - 04.2011

Product Specialist - Specialty Care- Virology

Roche
12.1999 - 01.2001

Product Specialist Antibiotic Therapies

Roche
10.1998 - 11.1999

Primary Care Sales Representative

Roche
01.1988 - 09.1997

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University Of Turin
Torino
07.1987

Skills

  • Team working
  • Active Listening
  • Operational Planning
  • Office Organization
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Customer Engagement Strategies
  • Business Analysis

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Biosimilar Business Unit Head

Biogen
07.2015 - Current

Business Unit Head Biosimilars and Specialty

Hospira
05.2012 - 06.2015

Area Manager BU Specialty Care Anemia Trans.

Roche
05.2011 - 04.2012

Area Manager BU Specialty Care _Virology

Roche
01.2001 - 04.2011

Product Specialist - Specialty Care- Virology

Roche
12.1999 - 01.2001

Product Specialist Antibiotic Therapies

Roche
10.1998 - 11.1999

Primary Care Sales Representative

Roche
01.1988 - 09.1997

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University Of Turin
Paolo Gili