Andreas Kern

International Pharmaceutical Sales Manager | Strategic Partnerships & Distributor Networks | Pricing, Reimbursement & Market Expansion | Specialty Care & Innovative Medicines

Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area

About

Commercial pharmaceutical professional with 15+ years of international experience driving business growth, market expansion, and patient access across EMEA and APAC, covering more than 30 countries, including key markets such as Scandinavia, Poland, Turkey, China, and Japan. I have a proven track record of leading distributor and partner networks, managing regional P&L responsibility, and delivering sustainable growth across diverse healthcare environments in nephrology, neurology, gastroenterology, and dermatology. My expertise spans commercial strategy, market access, business development, pricing and tendering, distributor management, and strategic partnerships. I have successfully built and optimized high-performing partner ecosystems, expanded market presence, launched innovative therapies, and aligned regional execution with global business objectives. Working closely with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Quality teams, I leverage market insights and data-driven decision-making to accelerate growth, improve operational performance, and strengthen competitive positioning in complex international markets. I am passionate about expanding patient access to meaningful innovative medicines and creating sustainable value for patients, healthcare systems, and business partners worldwide.

Experience

  • Merz Therapeutics (11 yrs 4 mos)
    • Senior Area Manager | International Markets
      Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

      As Senior Area Manager at Merz Therapeutics, I lead the strategic development and optimization of distribution and partner networks across key international markets, ensuring sustainable market access and reliable availability of innovative medicines to patients. I hold full P&L responsibility and drive commercial performance across multiple countries, with a strong focus on market expansion, channel optimization, and execution excellence. My role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership in managing complex distributor ecosystems across diverse regulatory and healthcare environments. Core responsibilities include distributor performance management, contract negotiation, demand planning, forecasting, and end-to-end commercial execution. I work closely with internal and external stakeholders to align regional strategies with global objectives, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and commercial growth. Through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, I leverage data-driven insights to enhance commercial performance, strengthen long-term partner relationships, and ensure sustainable growth across diverse international markets.

    • Area Manager | International Markets
      Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Fresenius Medical Care (5 yrs 9 mos)
    • Sales Manager | Region Northern Europe
      Jun 2014 - Mar 2015 · 10 mos

    • Area Sales Manager | Region Northern Europe
      Jul 2010 - May 2014 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Area Manager | Region South-Eastern Europe
      Jul 2009 - Jun 2010 · 1 yr