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Global Innovation Summit 2026

6 May 2026 | Basel, Switzerland

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Andres Montero

Commercial Director

W Biotech

Basel, Switzerland

Andres Montero, global leader in Pharma & MedTech, specializing in specialty and rare diseases, launches, market expansion, and leadership.

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W Biotech

W Biotech

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Zurich, Switzerland

Independent Boutique Consulting firm providing strategic advice to Biopharma companies across stages.
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About me

Leveraging deep expertise in global pharmaceutical and MedTech commercial leadership, I drive launch excellence, market access, and revenue growth across specialty and rare disease portfolios by aligning science, strategy, and execution.

My work focuses on building high-performing go-to-market models, strengthening distributor and affiliate execution, and translating complex clinical innovation into sustainable patient access and commercial success.

✑ HOW I ADD VALUE

✓ Designing and executing global go-to-market and launch strategies across specialty and rare disease portfolios
✓ Driving omnichannel, digital, and HCP engagement models to accelerate adoption and brand performance
✓ Leading distributor and affiliate performance management across LATAM, MEA, EU, and the US
✓ Building commercial forecasts, analytics, and business cases to guide investment and resource allocation
✓ Aligning access, pricing, regulatory, medical, and supply to ensure timely patient access
✓ Translating market insights and real-world data into actionable commercial strategy
✓ Managing global and regional cross-functional teams to deliver launch readiness and execution excellence
✓ Optimising portfolio and lifecycle management to maximise growth and profitability

✑ ACHIEVEMENTS

✓ Delivered >35% annual revenue growth across rare disease markets through new patient starts and distributor optimisation
✓ Achieved >90% adherence to launch and access milestones across 15 LATAM and MEA markets
✓ Reduced time to first patient supply by 25% through improved early access and market entry planning
✓ Increased global revenue forecasts by 20% for a first-in-class menopause therapy through data-driven commercial strategy
✓ Led 600+ global launch readiness activities across regulatory, access, medical, and supply functions
✓ Doubled digital engagement and improved CTR by 50% through omnichannel optimisation

✑ MORE ABOUT ME

✓ Global commercial leader across Pharma, MedTech, and rare diseases
✓ MBA from IESE and MSc in Biomedical Engineering from ETH Zurich
✓ Fluent in English, Spanish, and German in multicultural environments
✓ Known for hands-on leadership, integrity, and execution discipline
✓ Passionate about delivering measurable impact for patients and organisations

✑ REACH OUT

𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀.𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼@𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲.𝗻𝗲𝘁

✑ EDUCATION

✓ MBA, IESE Business School, Barcelona
✓ MSc in Biomechanics Engineering, ETH Zurich
✓ BSc in Biomedical Engineering, LeTourneau University

✑ LANGUAGES

✓ English (C2)
✓ Spanish (C2)
✓ German (B1–B2)

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