Jochen Surrey

Jochen Surrey

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Jochen Surrey

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Jochen leads BioTalent's Commercial recruitment team for Europe, focusing on the pharma and biotech industries. He specialises in hiring senior commercial talent across Sales, Business Development, M&A, and Marketing for companies ranging from seed-funded ventures to global multinationals.

With over 10 years of experience in life sciences recruitment, Jochen is passionate about the impact the sector has on people's lives. He's seen firsthand how the industry has adapted to the complexities of new therapies and the opportunities for innovation within the sector.

Latest jobs by Jochen

Product Manager

Product Manager – Ophthalmology Role Overview Our client is seeking a commercially driven Product Manager – Ophthalmology to lead UK brand strategy and portfolio growth. The role combines brand ownership, commercial execution, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership to improve business performance and patient impact. Key Responsibilities Own and execute the UK brand strategy in line with regional priorities. Drive product performance through KPI monitoring, insights, and growth opportunities. Develop compliant promotional campaigns and omnichannel initiatives to maximise engagement. Partner with commercial, medical, market access, regulatory, and field teams to deliver local plans. Build relationships with external experts, healthcare professionals, and professional associations. Adapt regional campaigns and support congresses, advisory boards, education, and promotional meetings. Qualifications and Experience Degree in life sciences, marketing, business administration, or related discipline; advanced degree advantageous. Proven pharmaceutical product management, brand management, or commercial marketing experience. Strong ophthalmology experience required; dry eye, ocular surface disease, or related expertise preferred. Track record of driving product growth in a competitive pharmaceutical environment. Experience in international or matrix organisations, with strong UK healthcare and ophthalmology market knowledge. Experience partnering with field teams and supporting commercial excellence. Key Competencies Results-focused, commercially astute, and committed to KPI delivery. Entrepreneurial, accountable, and comfortable in a global corporate environment. Adaptable and collaborative, with the ability to create urgency when needed. Strategic thinker with strong communication skills and a bias for action.

EUPermanentHybrid
United Kingdom

Posted 26 days ago

Senior Director of alliance management

Director of Alliance Management Location: Remote (Europe) Drive Impact. Own Outcomes. Shape Global Partnerships. An ambitious, fast-growing global life sciences company is looking for a high-impact Director to take full ownership of some its most critical partnerships. This is not a traditional relationship role—this is a commercial position with P&L accountability and the opportunity to directly influence growth, profitability, and long-term success. If you thrive in a results-driven environment, enjoy taking full ownership, and know how to turn partnerships into high-performing commercial assets, this role offers a unique platform to make a measurable impact. What You’ll Do Own the numbers – take full accountability for revenue, costs, and margin across key alliances. Drive performance – lead business planning, forecasting, and delivery of financial targets. Lead from the front – act as the senior commercial owner and trusted partner contact. Make things happen – mobilise cross-functional teams to deliver against milestones and commitments. Solve complex challenges – proactively identify risks, fix underperformance, and protect value. Shape deals – lead contract management, renegotiations, and strategic improvements. Unlock growth – identify new opportunities to expand and optimise partnerships. Influence at the top – present insights and recommendations directly to senior leadership. What You Bring 8+ years’ experience in alliance management, business development, or commercial roles within life sciences. Proven success owning and managing P&L performance in complex partnerships. Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating and managing high-value contracts. Confidence working across global, matrixed organisations and driving accountability. A track record of delivering results, solving problems, and making tough decisions. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Degree required; MBA or equivalent is a plus. Why Join? High visibility, high impact role with direct influence on commercial performance Opportunity to own and shape strategic partnerships globally Work in a dynamic, growth-focused environment that values ownership and results Competitive package and strong career progression potential

EURemotePermanentCommercial
Reykjavik, Reykjavík, Iceland

Posted about 1 month ago

EMEA Sales Associate Director

EMEA Sales Associate Director | Drug Product Services Join a leading global CDMO and play a key role in driving growth across the EMEA region. We're looking for a commercially sharp, results-driven sales professional with a proven track record in aseptic fill-finish services and biologics manufacturing. What You'll Do Win new business and expand strategic customer relationships across EMEA. Drive sales of aseptic fill-finish solutions, including liquid vials, lyophilised vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes (PFS) . Build influential relationships with stakeholders from technical teams to C-suite executives. Identify, develop, and close high-value opportunities within biotech and pharmaceutical accounts. Shape territory strategy through market intelligence, customer insights, and competitive analysis. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver winning customer solutions. What You'll Bring 5+ years' commercial experience within pharma, biotech, or CDMO environments. Demonstrated success selling aseptic fill-finish and sterile manufacturing services . Experience working with customers ranging from emerging biotech companies to global pharmaceutical organisations. Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management capability. Life Sciences degree or equivalent industry experience. Fluent English; additional European languages are advantageous. Why This Role? This is a high-impact opportunity for an ambitious sales person who understands the fill-finish market, thrives on winning new business, and wants to influence growth within a globally recognised organisation.

RemoteCommercialPermanentEU
London, United Kingdom

Posted about 1 month ago

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