Yannik Poirier

Medical Advisor GI² Strategy & Pipeline, Medical Information Lead Switzerland at Takeda Pharma AG

Bern, Berne, Switzerland

About

Strategic, patient‑centric Medical Advisor with 7+ years of experience across multiple therapeutic areas, with a strong focus on Gastroenterology, Inflammation, and Immunology. I have built my career within multinational pharmaceutical organizations, contributing at both country and cross‑functional levels in Medical Affairs, Field Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Project Leadership. Currently serving as Launch Lead for a new asset in the Inflammation/Immunology space, I drive medical strategy, cross‑functional alignment, and launch readiness. I lead a cross‑functional launch team through strong matrix leadership and strategic influence, ensuring cohesive execution across Medical, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory functions. I bring a strong scientific foundation, a high strategic mindset, and a proactive, solution‑oriented approach. Known as a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, I build trusted partnerships with internal teams, external experts, and key opinion leaders. Fluent in English, German, and French. Core competencies: • Medical Affairs & Field Medical Excellence • Cross‑Functional Leadership (matrix leadership) • Launch Strategy & Execution • Portfolio & Product Management • KOL / Stakeholder Engagement • Scientific Communication & Medical Education • Project Management & Strategic Planning • Compliance & Governance Understanding • Gastroenterology / IBD • Immunology & Rare Diseases • Molecular Biology & Patient Blood Management Publication: Y.Poirier et al., Cellular and Molecular Life Science, Basel, Link between the unfolded protein response and dysregulation of mitochondrial bioenergetics in Alzheimer’s disease, 01.2019, DOI 10.1007/s00018-019-03009-4

Experience

  • Takeda (3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Assignment: CSEE Medical Launch Lead
      Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

      Excited to share that I’m taking on a part‑time assignment as CSEE Medical Launch Lead from Nov 2025 to Nov 2026. In this role, I’ll drive pre‑launch medical planning and strengthen insights sharing across LOCs within the CSEE Medical Directors’ Community. I’ll continue my ongoing work as a Medical Advisor GI² alongside this assignment, and I’m looking forward to contributing to cross‑country collaboration, agility, and strategic growth.

    • Medical Advisor GI² Strategy & Pipeline, Medical Information Lead Switzerland
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Medical Advisor GI, EB & Medical Information Lead Switzerland
      Aug 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Medical Advisor at CSL Behring
    Jun 2019 - Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Medical Advisor at CSL Behring AG, Switzerland Medical Affairs • Development and execution of national medical affairs plans for hematology, pneumology and immunology therapeutic areas • Ensure medical scientific information to internal and external stakeholders • Scientific communication & presentation to commercial colleagues and external stakeholders in English, German and French • Planning and execution of scientific webinars & medical educational events • Drive management of investigator-initiated studies • Product and portfolio management • Clearing of medical and marketing material Field Medical Affairs • Strengthening and building scientific relationship with anesthesiologists, hematologists, immunologists, pneumologists and dermatologists • Field Visits: pre-launch activities, medical visits (off-label discussions) double visits with sales force when requested (1-2 visits/week) • KOL / stakeholder management & engagement Market Access • KVV71 compassionate use program: review and negotiation with payers • Contribute to submissions and presentations to government authorities to achieve product approval, reimbursement and price review in Switzerland

  • Guide at Zoo Basel
    Jan 2017 - Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Researcher at Universität Basel
    Jun 2018 - Dec 2018 · 7 mos

  • Laboratory Technician at Neurobiology Laboratory for Brain Aging and Mental Health Transfaculty Research Platform
    Oct 2017 - May 2018 · 8 mos

    Laboratory Technician - Civil Service bei Neurobiology Laboratory for Brain Aging and Mental Health Performing ELISA and assisting in research of lab members.