Werner Kirchhoff

General Manager | Global Pharma Leader | Growth Accelerator |

Oberlunkhofen, Aargau, Switzerland

About

As General Manager at Bristol Myers Squibb, I lead the markets in Europe, Latin America, Russia, and North Africa, which fall under the Local Representative/Distributor Markets (LR) category. I am responsible for the development and implementation of commercial strategies for our innovative oncology/hematology/immunology products, which represent groundbreaking treatments for patients. I have about 20 years of experience in the biopharma industry, both at BMS and at Celgene, where I worked as Director, CAR-T Commercialization Lead, and Commercial Director for international markets. In these roles, I closely collaborated with clinical, regulatory, medical, and scientific teams to ensure the safety, quality, and efficacy of our products. I have also led and supported several successful product launches, partnerships, and contracts across different regions and therapeutic areas. I am a trained biologist with a Master's degree from the University of Basel and have in-depth knowledge in oncology, virology, and pharmacovigilance. My mission is to improve the lives of patients with serious diseases by providing them with access to the best available treatment options. I am a motivated, collaborative, and solution-oriented leader who is committed to diversity, inclusion, and innovation. I am fluent in German, English, French, and Spanish and am always ready to take on new challenges and learn from others.

Experience

  • General Manager - Head of Emerging & Partner Markets at argenx
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Bristol Myers Squibb (Switzerland)
    • General Manager Local Representative Markets
      Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Leading the Local Representative Markets globally - 41 countries: Latin America, Central Eastern Europe, Russia and Middle East & Africa

    • General Manager, LR markets, Europe and Latin America
      Aug 2021 - Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Celgene (10 yrs 3 mos)
    • Director, Car-T Commercialization Lead, World Wide Markets
      Nov 2019 - Nov 2024 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    • Commercial Director, International Markets
      Sep 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • a. i. Business Unit Director I&I
      Jan 2018 - Aug 2018 · 8 mos

  • AbbVie (1 yr 8 mos)
    • National Sales Manager
      Nov 2013 - Aug 2014 · 10 mos

      Responsible for direct Management of 8 Sales Representatives. Track record turn-around phase.

    • Product Manager RA
      Jan 2013 - Oct 2013 · 10 mos

      Responsible for all brand management activities in multiple indications. Business planning leadership in highly cross-functional team.

  • Product Manager RA at Abbott
    Sep 2012 - Dec 2012 · 4 mos

    Responsible for all brand management activities in multiple indications. Business planning leadership in highly cross-functional team.