Claire Grignolo
About Claire Grignolo
Claire Grignolo is the Country Manager for the Netherlands (Ad Interim) at BeiGene, based in Zug, Switzerland, and also serves as the Senior Director for Commercial Ops & Strategic Marketing Lead for Sub Region Europe.
BeiGene
Claire Grignolo is currently serving as the Country Manager, Netherlands (ad-interim) for BeiGene, a global biotechnology company. In this role, she operates out of Zug, Switzerland with a hybrid work model. Besides her country manager role, Claire also holds the position of Senior Director, Commercial Ops & Strategic Marketing Lead for the Sub Region Europe at BeiGene. Both positions involve key responsibilities in strategic planning, commercial operations, and marketing initiatives across the European region.
Previous Roles at bluebird bio
Claire Grignolo has extensive experience from her time at bluebird bio, where she worked from 2018 to 2021. She initially led the Commercial Operations for the Qualified Treatment Center Network for Italy, UK, and other expansion markets, followed by leading the same function for the EMEA region. Later, she served as the Commercial Lead for South EU, covering Italy, Greece, and Cyprus. These roles allowed her to develop and expand bluebird bio's presence across multiple European regions by managing treatment centers and overseeing commercial strategies.
Career at Actelion
Earlier in her career, Claire Grignolo worked at Actelion, now known as Janssen Pulmonary Hypertension, from 2015 to 2018. Her roles included working as a Product Manager for Prostacyclin Therapies in Italy and contributing to Global Strategic Marketing efforts for the same therapeutic area. In these roles, Claire was involved in international marketing strategies aimed at promoting prostacyclin therapies, reflecting her expertise in both local and global pharmaceutical markets.
Education and Academic Background
Claire Grignolo has a robust academic background with degrees from prestigious institutions. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School between 2013 and 2015, focusing on Business Administration and Management. Prior to that, she completed a Master of Research (MRes) in Bioimaging Sciences and a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, both from Imperial College London. Her educational foundation in both business and bioengineering has equipped her with a unique blend of technical and strategic expertise.
Early Career and Other Roles
Claire Grignolo has held various positions early in her career that contributed to her diverse skill set. She worked as a Consultant in the Life Sciences R&D Team at Accenture, and as a Public Affairs Assistant at Novartis. Additionally, Claire interned at the European Commission in the DG Information, Society & Media (INFSO) division and gained experience in healthcare and pharmaceutical communications at Chandler Chicco Agency. These roles spanned different facets of the industry from R&D to public policy, enhancing her comprehensive understanding of the life sciences sector.