Gabriella Sauerwein

PhD in Neurobiology with expertise in CNS and immunology research, published in top-tier journals. Engaged with 25+ healthcare professionals (physicians, pharmacists) through daily peer-to-peer consultations during diagnostic laboratory leadership across 3 sites. Continuously expanding knowledge through international conference presentations and developing training programs.

Currently applying strategic thinking to international regulatory affairs with focus on scientific rigor and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration. Experienced in adapting scientific expertise across research, diagnostics, and regulatory environments.

Based in Zurich | German native, English fluent | Swiss work permit

Key Experience:

• HCP Engagement & Territory Management: Led diagnostic laboratory operations (2020-2022), providing non-promotional scientific consultation to 25+ referring physicians and establishing collaborative networks across regional territory during COVID-19 crisis
• Medical Education & Scientific Communication: Delivered medical education to 2,500+ stakeholders, presented at 5 international conferences, and developed training programs across 4 departments
• Scientific Leadership: Published 3 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals (Molecular Psychiatry, Journal of Virology, EBioMedicine); conducted translational research identifying 100+ biomarkers
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Navigate complex matrix structures, advising C-level executives and collaborating with 5+ departments on product lifecycle management and regulatory compliance
• Therapeutic Expertise: Immunology (MSc, research background), neurobiology (PhD), with experience in data generation and technology assessment

Core Competencies: KOL management, stakeholder engagement, scientific exchange, medical affairs strategy, regulatory compliance (REACH, international frameworks), vendor relationship management, crisis management

Fluent English & native German. Swiss work permit. Eager for field-based Medical Affairs role

PhD in Molecular Biology | Neurobiology Specialization
Leopold-Franzens-University of Innsbruck, Austria | 2017-2022

• Translational research in schizophrenia using stem cell models
• Identified 100+ differentially expressed genes as potential therapeutic targets
• Advanced training in bioinformatics and pathway analysis

MSc in Molecular Cell & Developmental Biology | Immunology Focus
Leopold-Franzens-University of Innsbruck, Austria | 2014-2017

• Specialized in immunological mechanisms and viral pathogenesis
• Research collaboration with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle, USA)
• Focus on HSV-2/HIV interactions and immune response mechanisms