I'm Dr. Katharina Brett, a multilingual medical affairs professional with 10+ years of experience developing and implementing high-impact medical strategies. I excel in clinical development, GCP, medical advisory, KOL mapping and engagement, and launch strategy, collaborating across Swiss and international teams in German, English, French, and Russian. I am known for reliability, proactive initiative, pragmatic problem-solving, and strong project management. I lead cross-functional teams, design medical education and training programs, and drive data generation to support pre- and post-launch activities while upholding the highest ethical standards.…

Dr. Katharina Brett

I'm Dr. Katharina Brett, a multilingual medical affairs professional with 10+ years of experience developing and implementing high-impact medical strategies. I excel in clinical development, GCP, medical advisory, KOL mapping and engagement, and launch strategy, collaborating across Swiss and international teams in German, English, French, and Russian. I am known for reliability, proactive initiative, pragmatic problem-solving, and strong project management. I lead cross-functional teams, design medical education and training programs, and drive data generation to support pre- and post-launch activities while upholding the highest ethical standards.…

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I’m Dr. Katharina Brett, a multilingual medical affairs professional with 10+ years of experience developing and implementing high-impact medical strategies. I excel in clinical development, GCP, medical advisory, KOL mapping and engagement, and launch strategy, collaborating across Swiss and international teams in German, English, French, and Russian.

I am known for reliability, proactive initiative, pragmatic problem-solving, and strong project management. I lead cross-functional teams, design medical education and training programs, and drive data generation to support pre- and post-launch activities while upholding the highest ethical standards.

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German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Medical Advisor / Clinical Study Lead at ViiV Healthcare / GSK AG
June 1, 2024 - Present
Spearhead Swiss clinical trial portfolio (Phase 1-4; internal & investigator-sponsored studies), ensuring GCP compliance; liaison with Swissmedic, Swissethics, and FOPH; develop and execute cross-functional medical launch plans; lead national Advisory Boards and scientific workshops; direct cross-functional working groups; design medical education and training programs; manage and mentor staff.
National Medical Advisor Hematology/Oncology at Jazz Pharmaceuticals AG
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Launch of an important product in hematology-oncology in Switzerland; organize an annual Swiss-wide webinar; collaborate with commercial and Austrian teams; establish annual national brand and medical plans; prepare pediatric oncology launch; network with national KOLs; map indicative field for future launches.
Medical Science Liaison Oncology at AstraZeneca AG
November 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Deep therapeutic area knowledge; core role in launch of a major brand in hematology-oncology; build nationwide network of medical stakeholders; maintain relationships with KOLs through scientific engagement in German, French, and English; manage medical advisory boards with international experts; cross-functional collaboration with marketing, regulatory, medical information, market access and global teams.
Clinical Project Manager at Biotronik AG
November 1, 2017 - October 1, 2020
Conduct and oversight of international cardiovascular clinical studies as sponsor and CRO; design protocols, site initiation, monitoring, data management and study closure; author clinical study documentation per ICH-GCP, ISO14155, FDA, PMDA; manage budgets and cross-functional collaboration with marketing.
Project Manager Vaccines at Vakzine Projekt Management GmbH
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2017
Clinical trials across Europe, South Africa and India (Phase I-III); feasibility checks, audits, site/CRO qualification and training; engaged 30+ clinical investigators; conducted scientific advice meetings with national regulatory authorities; authored SOPs and trained staff.
PhD and brief Postdoc at Institute for Virology, Free University Berlin
June 1, 2010 - July 1, 2015
PhD research on molecular requirements of influenza virus hemagglutinin for site-specific S-acylation and virus replication; postdoc brief.
Entrepreneur at InLabo (Analytik Laborgruppe)
June 1, 2007 - September 1, 2015
Invented and co-founded a service company for water and soil analysis; built a laboratory and online business for private and commercial customers.
Diploma Thesis Researcher at Robert Koch Institute
April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2009
Characterization of the alternative co-receptor usage of HIV-1 isolates in patients with CCR5 mutations.
Student Research Assistant at Charité - University Medicine Berlin
April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2009
Assisted in biomedical research; data collection and experimental support.
Intern at Bayer AG, Anti-infectiva department
June 1, 2004 - July 1, 2004
Internship in anti-infectiva department (summer).

Education

Diploma in Biology at Humboldt University Berlin
October 1, 2004 - April 1, 2010

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Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services

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