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Strategic Thinker - Solutions Focused - Cross Functional Team Lead - Marketing Expert

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Worldwide
Master's Degree in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies at University of Milan
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Worldwide
Master's Degree in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies at University of Milan

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Diana Mainella CV .pdf

BiotechnologyTillageSalesForecastingMarketingLeadership StylesProduct PositioningMarket ResearchMarketing ManagementOncologyPharmaceuticalsPortfolio ManagementStakeholder EngagementBrandingMedical Affairs
With years of experience in international brand and marketing management within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, I bring a proven track record of delivering impactful brand strategies, executing successful product launches, and driving growth across complex International  markets.

Throughout my career, I've successfully launched eight products – four at the local level and four internationally. For each launch, I developed detailed roadmaps, drove activities according to plan, thoroughly evaluated data and results, and made necessary adjustments to enhance outcomes and integrate learnings.

In my recent role as Corporate Commercial Head of Uro-Oncology EMEA at Recodati, I led strategic brand execution that delivered a 10% year-over-year sales increase while fostering strong collaboration across various functions and markets.

Earlier, as Associate Director/Director of EU Marketing at Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe, I spearheaded a €400M sales peak, formulating tailored solutions to enhance product positioning and adoption by leveraging comprehensive market analysis and customer trends.

I bring deep expertise in portfolio management, and stakeholder engagement—including KOLs, medical affairs, and market access partners. I’m equally skilled in data-driven forecasting, budget optimisation, and navigating regulatory environments to ensure launch readiness and market success.

My leadership style is collaborative and outcome-oriented, focused on cultivating high-performing teams and aligning cross-functional efforts to shared goals. I take pride in turning insights into action, building strong commercial narratives, and delivering solutions that drive value for both patients and business.
 

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2024

Languages

EnglishFluentFrenchBasic knowledgeItalianNative speaker

Project history

International Business Strategy & Operations Consultant

Flexiwork

50-250 team member

  • Support fast pace company in shaping organization and process to growth organically.
  • Developed and optimised commercial reporting tools, enhancing visibility into inventory and sales trends, leading to data-driven decision-making and improvement in stock turnover.
  • Streamlined operational workflows and clarified team roles, reducing process duplication and boosting team efficiency

Corporate Commercial Head of Uro-Oncology EMEA

Recordati Corporate

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Technology

1000-5000 team member

  • Directed corporate brand leadership, ensuring timely execution of marketing strategy plans while fostering collaboration across functions and markets.
  • Increased product net sales by 10% (2022 vs. 2021) trough short-term activities.
  • Led Launch Excellence and commercial execution for a new device in Prostate Cancer across multiple markets.
  • Partnered with Business Development to identify portfolio expansion opportunities and led Life Cycle Management (LCM) strategies to maximize product impact.
  • Championed digital transformation and Omni-Channel strategies, tracking performance metrics.

Associate Director / Director, EU Marketing Onco-Hematology

Teva Pharmaceutical Europe

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Technology

>10.000 team member

  • Drove growth opportunities (achieved 7% growth in EU portfolio net sales, reaching sales peak of $400M) by delivering innovative solutions, solving complex challenges.
  • Led, implemented and executed multiple launch planning in European markets.
  • Led Europe cross-functional and cross-regional brand team to generate insights, assess performance and develop strategies to drive brand growth.
  • Responsible for portfolio forecasting and budgeting tracking.
  • Formulated solutions to enhance product positioning and adoption, leveraging market intelligence, competitive analysis, and customer trends.
  • Led a hybrid Stand Alone with +100 in-person attendees, 800 Facebook Live views, and 1M social media reach, boosting engagement by 30% through on-demand content.

Brand Manager and Cluster Lead Oncology

Teva Italy

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Technology

1000-5000 team member

  • Developed and executed mid- to long-term strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and drive portfolio growth.
  • Increased net sales by 29% over three years by revitalizing the oncology portfolio.
  • Successfully led the launch of a biological product.
  • Conducted market analysis and forecasting to inform commercial decision-making.
  • Managed a rare disease product in hematology, leading its re-launch and fostering partnerships with KOLs and patient associations.
  • Won EU prize as Best EU Project 2015 for ONCO SOUND PROJEC - new and unique digital tool to cover unmet needs in Oncology with the aims of differentiate the product and the Company from main competitors, increasing growth and Company Image.

Senior Product Manager Oncology

Roche

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Technology

>10.000 team member

Managed oncology products and led launch strategies.

Business Product Manager Oncology

AstraZeneca

Pharmaceuticals & Medical Technology

>10.000 team member

Managed oncology business products.

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