Simon Brooks Email & Phone Number

Altendorf, Sz, Ch

Zurich, Switzerland

PwC Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Strategic Client Advisor for Generics and Loss of Exclusivity Management with additional mission of developing PwC business within the Generic Industry. • Advising Clients within Pharmaceutical and Life Science industry on Valuations, Loss of Exclusivity, Tendering solutions & improvements, and Growth Strategy for therapeutic areas • Identification & Deployment of Growth Opportunities: initiating and leading various internal projects focused on… Show more PwC Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Strategic Client Advisor for Generics and Loss of Exclusivity Management with additional mission of developing PwC business within the Generic Industry. • Advising Clients within Pharmaceutical and Life Science industry on Valuations, Loss of Exclusivity, Tendering solutions & improvements, and Growth Strategy for therapeutic areas • Identification & Deployment of Growth Opportunities: initiating and leading various internal projects focused on revenue generation and profit release.o New Revenue Stream Generation - Lead initiatives exploring expansion into Pharmacy Chains & OTC businesses to support medium & long-term growth overallo Created new client service offerings - driven by Data & Analytics, Finance AI and Tendering that could be positioned as PwC own unique offerings • Business Expansion within Generics industry - worked to establish PwC as a thought leader in this area building a network of companies, and governing bodies to allow long-term generation of new business, supported with positioning papers and stakeholder interviews on latest developments / threats to industry.o Acquisition of Two New Major Industry Accounts resulting in multiple projects and repeat business o Leveraged own network for business development connecting PwC where there were previously no access to / or at senior management level, generating a solid pipeline of leads as well as expanding and solidifying existing client relationships globally. • Created multi-department strategic partnerships fostering a cooperative approach to client management leading to increased synergies and opportunities across PwC maximizing client interactions.• Coaching & Business Development Training - identified needs, designed and led training on how to undertake pro-active business development activities and expand client network. Show less

Switzerland

Led EMEA Zolgensma product launch (Zolgensma was the first Gene Therapy ever launched), my track record of delivering on innovative projects / initiatives in different areas, diverse business & department experience, and cross-functional thinking were key in my appointment for the role. • Reporting to EMEA CEO, and acting as Chief of Staff and Advisor to the Senior Management team, working with EMEA department heads to coordinate a successful and timely launch during the build-up of the… Show more Led EMEA Zolgensma product launch (Zolgensma was the first Gene Therapy ever launched), my track record of delivering on innovative projects / initiatives in different areas, diverse business & department experience, and cross-functional thinking were key in my appointment for the role. • Reporting to EMEA CEO, and acting as Chief of Staff and Advisor to the Senior Management team, working with EMEA department heads to coordinate a successful and timely launch during the build-up of the organisation from 10 to 40 employees.• Key deliverables during mandate: o Overall responsibility for launch coordination of departments & deliverables in EMEAo Advising and providing leadership around country reporting information needso Leading stakeholder management value communication strategy and messagingo Advising on opportunities for patient access to treatment prior to launch and under which circumstances these could be considered revenue or free goodso Providing strategic insight to support senior management decision makingo Identifying opportunities to improve or reduce the need for governanceo Key advisor on challenging go-to-market approach during planning stages Show less

Zürich Area, Switzerland

Promoted to Senior Director Global Strategic Pricing to lead the development and implementation of an integrated approach to Pricing Management across Specialty Division and building consensus across stakeholders on Pricing improvement and excellence. • Reporting to SVP Global Healthcare Ecosystems, working with CCO, regional market access & pricing teams, and regional and global government affairs groups. • Promoted in recognition for the Strategic Direction provided to the CEO on how… Show more Promoted to Senior Director Global Strategic Pricing to lead the development and implementation of an integrated approach to Pricing Management across Specialty Division and building consensus across stakeholders on Pricing improvement and excellence. • Reporting to SVP Global Healthcare Ecosystems, working with CCO, regional market access & pricing teams, and regional and global government affairs groups. • Promoted in recognition for the Strategic Direction provided to the CEO on how a Global Strategic Pricing department could be set-up, interact within Teva and drive value, visibility, synergy and overall excellence around pricing.• Key deliverables during mandate: o Acting as Business Partner to the CEO & CCO in the preparation of discussions with the Board of Directors. o Bringing C-suite visibility on key pricing issues and advising on current and future threats and management approacheso Advised on the development of Innovative Pricing agreements globally, leveraging the assessments of financial structuring to ability to implement, use in different product / outcome types, benefits over existing strategy, and identification of areas to deliver increased uptake of asset / revenue growth o Active leadership role in global discussions supporting potential impact of current and future laws, regulations and government policy initiativeso Responsible for establishing the department and building and managing a team of 2 Pricing Directors for the deployment of the Global Pricing Strategy for Pipeline assets including providing strategic guidance, leadership, performance management and development o Investigated and proposed a global learning and development training curriculum to improve pricing knowledge across TEVA and have a baseline to start from for all departments that interacted with pricing (not enabled due to organisational downsizing) Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Appointed as a trusted advisor focusing on Emerging Markets to understand goals, challenges, opportunities and identify sources of growth within Specialty Division for EMIA-APAC, LATAM, Japan/South Korea and Canada. • Reporting to Global CFO and working closely with CEO as one of a handful of people with direct access to the CEO. Responsible for the coordination of and implementation through Regional Management teams (2 Regional Teams, plus 2 countries directly). Working with other Global… Show more Appointed as a trusted advisor focusing on Emerging Markets to understand goals, challenges, opportunities and identify sources of growth within Specialty Division for EMIA-APAC, LATAM, Japan/South Korea and Canada. • Reporting to Global CFO and working closely with CEO as one of a handful of people with direct access to the CEO. Responsible for the coordination of and implementation through Regional Management teams (2 Regional Teams, plus 2 countries directly). Working with other Global Finance Partners on finance team development initiatives• Providing financial guidance and analysis to support strategic decision-making on market entry, product launches, and expansion plans for region supported by identifying alternative scenarios to inform overall investment strategy and resource allocation• Key deliverables during mandate: o Successfully improved financial and decision making visibility to Global CEO on opportunities within Growth Markets for growth leading to increased revenue and profitability o Successfully formulated alternative BD strategy for CEO to challenge status quo by proactively evaluating strategic partnerships, asset swaps, competitor situation and identified opportunities for innovative multi-region dealso Proposed new KPI’s for implementation across organisation for pre / post-launch o Successfully aligned and collaborated internal & external stakeholders to create training program against Zika virus in LATAM helping region by leading program and establishing cross-functional team quickly and obtaining buy-in o Obtained access for Canada to global CEO LRP review through evaluating business model and opportunities, focused on correct investment strategy and access to portfolio & pipeline Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Promoted to support the implementation and growth of the Specialty Business in EU, working with management and finance teams to improve reporting and analysis of opportunities, with the goal of identifying growth channels. • Reporting to SVP Commercial Affairs, working with therapy area heads & finance department• Partnering with senior leadership to influence business strategy with end responsibility for EU Financial Work Plan / Long Range Plan / Annual Operating Plan & reviews… Show more Promoted to support the implementation and growth of the Specialty Business in EU, working with management and finance teams to improve reporting and analysis of opportunities, with the goal of identifying growth channels. • Reporting to SVP Commercial Affairs, working with therapy area heads & finance department• Partnering with senior leadership to influence business strategy with end responsibility for EU Financial Work Plan / Long Range Plan / Annual Operating Plan & reviews. Monitoring and tracking progress towards commercial targets, ensuring a disciplined and consistent approach to data management and analytics• Key deliverables during mandate: o Improved visibility on market dynamics, revenue performance & cost management to improve management decision making, helping region expand on a profitable baseo Improved financial data visibility to management through leading financial planning, reporting process and analysis, driving both short-term and long-term planningo Built high quality patient based revenue forecasting models for new asset review and launch to challenge country perspectives based on changing market criteria Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Hired on the direct recommendation of TEVA EU CEO who was made aware of my work at IVAX Responsible for leading all EU HQ Business Intelligence activities, enabling significant growth of EU region through Business Development (Acquisitions & In-Licensing) evaluations, supporting due diligence, and working on divestments. • Reporting to Director Business Development, working with local affiliate management teams, therapy area heads, global business development, finance teams and external… Show more Hired on the direct recommendation of TEVA EU CEO who was made aware of my work at IVAX Responsible for leading all EU HQ Business Intelligence activities, enabling significant growth of EU region through Business Development (Acquisitions & In-Licensing) evaluations, supporting due diligence, and working on divestments. • Reporting to Director Business Development, working with local affiliate management teams, therapy area heads, global business development, finance teams and external experts. • Responsible for budget of EU Business Intelligence data and systems • Key deliverables during mandate: o Led all EU-HQ data analytics, Business Intelligence and Market & Competitor Intelligence activities informing Therapeutic teams and management of Innovative and Gx business lineso Advising on Business Intelligence needs by leading gap analysis to define information needs, business systems and decision making support for EU HQ proposing recommendationso Led negotiation for EU on IQIVIA Global Agreement (>$50m) Show less

Düsseldorf Area, Germany

Requested to apply for position and hired by SVP based on work we undertook together at ICN. Supporting growth of the region through undertaking financial planning and analysis, implementing necessary processes and governance to ensure alignment, providing ad-hoc support to senior region and EU management on acquisitions and other projects• Reporting to SVP Middle Europe Region, working with finance and department function heads• Key deliverables during mandate: o Asked to support… Show more Requested to apply for position and hired by SVP based on work we undertook together at ICN. Supporting growth of the region through undertaking financial planning and analysis, implementing necessary processes and governance to ensure alignment, providing ad-hoc support to senior region and EU management on acquisitions and other projects• Reporting to SVP Middle Europe Region, working with finance and department function heads• Key deliverables during mandate: o Asked to support EU CEO on financial decision making around Respiratory Portfolio due to proactive work I had undertaken to investigate existing agreements and financial opportunity for renegotiation based on expected market growth o Conducted financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, providing actionable recommendations to enhance financial performance within regiono Leading financial modelling for acquisitions and divestments working with EU BDo Maintained financial controls and risk management practices for safeguarding data integrity in internal financial reporting and consolidation based on guidelineso Setting up all new business processes, integration planning and organization structures Show less

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany

Offered position in organisation as General Manager & Finance Director Germany had heard great things about my work ethic and work done in the UK business on financial analysis. • Reporting to Finance Director, working with General Manager and department heads• Supporting growth of region through undertaking financial planning and analysis, supporting month end close and long-term planning, ad-hoc support to senior management on acquisitions and other projects requiring financial… Show more Offered position in organisation as General Manager & Finance Director Germany had heard great things about my work ethic and work done in the UK business on financial analysis. • Reporting to Finance Director, working with General Manager and department heads• Supporting growth of region through undertaking financial planning and analysis, supporting month end close and long-term planning, ad-hoc support to senior management on acquisitions and other projects requiring financial modelling• Key deliverables during mandate: o Analysing the Financial and Commercial aspects of the region and providing recommendations and direction for senior management to implemento Supporting corporate acquisitions and business development opportunities with financial due diligence and modelling of value and synergies Show less

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

Obtained position based on input from UK Finance Director to UK General Manager on my analytical abilities and commitment and approach to work• Reporting to UK Finance Director, working with General Manager and department heads• Supporting month and quarter end financial close, providing financial analysis and support on ad-hoc projects, undertaking additional activities to support country on commercial activities

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

• Supporting month and quarterly financial closing activities for the Western European HQ• Reporting to Financial Director WE, and working with finance personnel across company

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Management Science

Btec Gnvq Level 3, Business & Finance