Rossatz, Lower Austria, Austria
With over a decade of international experience across the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, I specialize in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Business Partnering that enable organizations to translate financial insights into strategic decisions and sustainable growth. At Sandoz Österreich, I partner with senior stakeholders to drive performance transparency, resource optimization, and business planning excellence. Previously at Valneva and Novartis, I supported global R&D and G&A functions, led ESG finance initiatives, and contributed to EU Taxonomy and system transformation projects. As a Global Executive MBA candidate at WU Executive Academy and Carlson School of Management, and Class Vice President, I continue expanding my leadership capabilities in global strategy, innovation, and sustainable business transformation. I believe finance leaders are strategic enablers of purpose, performance, and people - shaping decisions that create lasting value.
- Completing Global Executive MBA (WU & Carlson School of Management) - Selectively exploring senior FP&A and strategic finance leadership roles in pharma - Focusing on portfolio strategy, performance optimization and international business environments
Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, and Medical Affairs teams to lead the affiliate’s planning, forecasting, and performance management cycles, enabling data-driven decision-making. Deliver strategic financial insights and scenario analyses that support resource allocation, business prioritization, and operational efficiency. Collaborate closely with cluster and regional finance to ensure alignment between local and global strategic objectives. Drive process optimization and continuous improvement through automation, reporting enhancements, and cross-functional collaboration. Participate in and support the Country Leadership Team (CLT) by coordinating executive meetings, shaping agendas, capturing key decisions, and ensuring structured follow-up on strategic actions. Contribute to effective leadership communication and alignment across all functions, gaining direct exposure to executive decision-making and cross-functional priorities within the Austrian affiliate.
Served as Finance Business Partner for Global G&A and ESG functions, providing strategic financial planning, forecasting, and performance management support to leadership teams. Led the finance workstream for EU Taxonomy compliance and ESG reporting, embedding sustainability principles into corporate finance frameworks and disclosures. Partnered with cross-functional leaders to develop long-term financial plans aligned with organizational transformation and investment priorities. Contributed to system implementation and process optimization projects, improving financial visibility, efficiency, and governance across global operations. Provided actionable insights that enhanced data-driven decision-making, transparency, and accountability at the executive level.
Partnered with global functional heads across R&D, Legal, and IP to develop strategic budgets and performance frameworks aligned with corporate priorities. Supported leadership decision-making through in-depth financial analysis, cost optimization, and scenario planning. Collaborated on global finance transformation initiatives, improving planning accuracy, reporting cadence, and system integration. Recognized for analytical excellence and proactive engagement in complex, high-stakes business environments.
Supported affiliate leadership in end-to-end business planning and forecasting, ensuring financial targets were achieved through sound analysis and process discipline. Drove improvements in reporting quality and stakeholder engagement, contributing to higher transparency and efficiency. Partnered with cross-functional teams to optimize product-level profitability and market performance.