Amanda Sara Bachmann

Amanda Sara Bachmann is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Currently serving as the Business Unit Director for Respiratory & Immunology at AstraZeneca, Amanda is responsible for a multi-million P&L and leads a team focused on driving growth in a competitive market. Prior roles include Associate Director of Global Marketing Customer Experience at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, where Amanda developed a global strategy for the Cosentyx brand, and Head of Pharma & Oncology Commercial Communications at Novartis Deutschland, leading a team in agile communication integration. With a strong foundation in commercial operations and strategy, Amanda has held various positions at Novartis, contributing significantly to product launches and change management initiatives. Amanda's academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Business Innovation and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen, supplemented by studies at Stanford University and Erasmus University Rotterdam.