Stefan W. Brinkmann

Advisor for Investors and the Pharmaceutical and Medtech Industries

My Experience for Your Success

35 Years

Experience in Pharma and Medtech across a wide range of indications

25 Years

Experience in Transformation and Change Management

20 Years

Successful Expertise as Managing Director and Member of the Management Board

12 Years

Expertise in Medical Dermatology and Aesthetics (Fillers & Botulinum Toxin)

10+ Countries

Knowledge of Markets and Reimbursement Systems in Germany, Europe, and North America

10+

Mergers, Acquisitions,
and Post-Merger Integrations

Work Experience

CEO & Chairman of the Management Board
Merz Therapeutics GmbH

2000 – 2024

Business Carve-out
Global Responsibility for CNS and OTC Business
Expansion of the U.S. Market

Regional CEO & Member of the Management Board
Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH

2012 – 2019​

Establishment of the Regional / Country Organizations in the EMEA Region
Business Units: Medical Dermatology (Aesthetics), CNS, OTC, and Consumer Care

Managing Director Germany / Austria / Switzerland
Nycomed / Altana

2005 – 2011​

Post-Merger Integration
Patent Expiration Management
Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Pain, Osteoporosis

Head of Business Unit
Sanofi / Aventis / Hoechst

2000 – 2005​

Post-Merger Integration
Cardiovascular, Diabetology, Antibiotics, CNS, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Dental

Controlling / Finance
Hoechst / HMR

1992 – 1999​

Post-Merger Integration
Carve-out of the German Sales Division
SAP Implementation

Services

For
Investors

Advisory Board / Supervisory Board
Advisor (Buy-Side)
Due Diligence Support
Market, Product, and Company Assessments
Corporate Transformation
Post-Merger Integration

My
Areas of Expertise

Medical Aesthetics
Dermatology
Botulinum Toxin
Biotechnology
Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Markets in Europe and the USA

For
Pharma and Medtech Industries

Internationalization
Corporate Transformation
Post-Merger Integration
Lifecycle Management
Launch Excellence
Operational Excellence
Salesforce Excellence