Saskia Soede

Saskia Soede is a senior commercial leader with over 12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in launch and lifecycle strategies. Currently, they lead the Severe Asthma franchise at AstraZeneca, where they oversee cross-functional teams and brand strategy execution. Saskia has held various positions, including brand manager roles at AbbVie and managed marketing initiatives across several therapeutic areas. Their educational background includes a Master’s degree in General Health Sciences from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and multiple Bachelor's degrees in business marketing and marketing management. Recognized for their leadership, Saskia is passionate about developing high-performing teams and creating long-term value for patients and partners.