Olivier Zinger, Ph.D.

Head of Business Development, Europe at Precipart SA

Lyss, Berne, Switzerland

About

• 18+ years experience in contract manufacturing, international sales, key account management and business development. • 25+ years experience in implantable medical devices. • Materials science engineer with a unique blend of research, manufacturing technologies, sales and marketing applied to medical devices. • Strong expertise in biomaterials, surface treatments and surface analysis. • Pro-active, results oriented, positive mindset, team player, persistent and dedicated. • Multi-lingual: French – English – German – Swiss-German.

Experience

  • Head of Business Development, Europe at Precipart
    Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

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  • Cendres+Métaux SA (14 yrs 6 mos)
    • Head of Sales, Contract Manufacturing Organization
      Feb 2019 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Head of Sales CMO: Contract Manufacturing Organization specialized in dental implants and abutments & in other implantable Medical Devices ( Sales > 20 Mio CHF ). • Direct report to our CEO. • Manager of sales team - CMO. • Management of international key accounts. • Business strategy & development at international level. • Contract negotiation & B2B marketing. • Market analysis & cost optimization.

    • Head of Sales - CMO Dental
      Oct 2018 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      • Head of Sales CMO Dental: Contract Manufacturing Organization specialized in dental implants and abutments ( Sales > 16 Mio CHF ). • Manager of sales team CMO Dental. • Management of international key accounts in dental implantology. • Business strategy & development at international level. • Contract negotiation & B2B marketing. • Market analysis & cost optimization.

    • Key Account Manager - CMO Dental
      Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

      • Management of international key accounts in dental implantology: contract manufacturing activity of dental implants and abutments ( Sales > 10 Mio CHF ). • Business development at international level. • Contract negotiation & B2B marketing. • Market analysis & cost optimization.

  • Research Engineer at Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics ( formerly: Plus Orthopedics AG )
    Nov 2003 - Dec 2006 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • R&D project management for surface modifications of implants. • Technical support for production of implants and instruments: materials, processes, coatings and specifications (internal and external). • Planning and set-up of in-vitro and in-vivo tests (external collaborations). • Analysis and submission of patents. • Research, development, patent and pilot production of a novel surface treatment for cement-free bone implants. • Oral contributions at international conferences.

  • Research Assitant at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)
    Jan 2000 - Aug 2003 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    • Development of surface treatments for biomedical applications. • Management of multidisciplinary international projects. • Consulting in electrochemistry applied to metals. • Training of undergraduate engineers. • Oral contributions at international scientific conferences.

  • Development Engineer at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)
    Apr 1999 - Sep 1999 · 6 mos

    • Implementation of a new technology for the fabrication of composite pressure vessels • Conception of prototype molds