Fabienne Hottinger

Senior Executive Assistant to CEO

Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About

Purpose-driven and curious, I see every challenge as an opportunity to connect people, simplify complexity, and create meaningful impact. Guided by generosity, integrity, and excellence, I bring structure, clarity, and empathy to fast-moving environments. My style is driven by connection, inspired by curiosity, and grounded in authenticity. I’m an intuitive connector who builds trust quickly and drives results. I help people find clarity when things feel uncertain and always lead with empathy. Throughout my career journey, I have worked alongside executives and teams navigating growth, transformation, and high-stakes decision-making, always ensuring communication flows seamlessly and priorities stay on course. I thrive where strategy meets humanity, in spaces that require both composure and courage. I believe growth begins where comfort ends – a mindset shaped by both my career and my personal life as a parent to two aspiring football pros. Beyond titles and structure, my role is about enabling leaders to lead, creating space for others to perform at their best, and fostering collaboration across every level. By working together as a team, I believe that we can navigate change with purpose, passion, and confidence that anything is possible.

Experience

  • Senior Executive Assistant to CEO at Lonza
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Novitalis (Switzerland)
    • Co-Owner
      Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    • Chief Of Staff
      Jan 2015 - Oct 2025 · 10 yrs 10 mos

    • Director of Operations
      Mar 2009 - Jan 2015 · 5 yrs 11 mos

      Today, Novitalis builds its foundation on three pillars: Novi Search, Novi Learn, and Novi Assess. We view strategic capability building with a panoramic lens using our experience in talent upskilling, reskilling (learning solutions), recruitment, and assessments. By combining our deep knowledge of future-forward competencies, the needs of the adult modern learner, our 25 years of experience in Executive Search, and our AI and tech-savvy in-house capabilities, we can deliver immersive learning solutions and find exceptional talent and future leaders across the globe, unlocking human potential as a trusted partner to our clients. NOVI LEARN: With a foundation deeply rooted in adult learning psychology, we grasp today's learners' intricate cognitive processes, preferences, and choices. Embracing immersive learning, we craft cutting-edge, data-driven experiences that revolutionize traditional learning methods. NOVI SEARCH: Our success in Executive Search stems from our profound understanding of future-forward competencies, ensuring that we constantly align with the evolving needs of tomorrow. We have an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion, believing that diversity is the cornerstone of innovation and success, actively tapping into diverse talent pools to foster innovation. Executive Search Specialties within Pharma: Pharma: Medical, Market Access, HEOR, Digital, Commercialization, Clinical, Supply Chain, R & D, Manufacturing, Sustainability/Circularity: Global Heads, VP’s, Senior Directors and Directors. MSL teams across business units and therapy areas NOVI ASSESS: Precision meets personalization with our tailored assessment programs and feedback sessions for development. Our team of psychologists are all certified in the mainstream assessments for development.

  • Marketing Director at Microwave Solutions GmbH, a Novitalis AG company
    Jan 2019 - Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 10 mos

    GreenTech: Imagineering a Sustainable Future

  • Ass. Business Development Manager at PharmARC Analytic Solutions
    Jul 2007 - Feb 2009 · 1 yr 8 mos