Dr. Pascal Zihlmann

Dr. Pascal Zihlmann, MBA-HSG, is an accomplished professional in the pharmaceutical industry with extensive experience in oncology sales and marketing at MSD Switzerland since April 2017. Currently serving as the Sales and Marketing Lead Oncology, Zihlmann oversees the franchise for gastrointestinal and urogenital tumors, managing a product portfolio that includes Keytruda, Welireg, and Lynparza, among others. Prior roles at MSD include Brand Manager for Keytruda and Sales Representative for various oncology products. Zihlmann's academic background includes a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Basel, an MBA from the University of St.Gallen, and degrees in Molecular Life Sciences and Sport Sciences from the University of Bern. Prior research experience includes a postdoctoral position in Drug Discovery and Development at Universität Basel and a role as a Research Technician at Agenus focused on Immuno-Oncology.