Axel Schmidtke
About Axel Schmidtke
Axel Schmidtke is the Business Unit Director Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb in München, Bayern, Deutschland, with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Axel Schmidtke currently serves as the Business Unit Director Oncology at Bristol Myers Squibb in München, Bayern, Deutschland. With a focus on oncology, he plays a pivotal role in steering the business unit towards achieving its strategic objectives. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and launch of oncology products, managing a dedicated team, and driving sales performance to meet the company's goals.
Previous Positions at Bristol Myers Squibb
Axel Schmidtke has held various significant roles at Bristol Myers Squibb over his extensive career. Notably, he served as Sales Director Oncology for five months in 2021 and as Sales Director Cardiovascular from 2017 to 2021. Between 2014 and 2016, he held the position of Marketing Director Cardiovascular. Other roles include Marketing Director Metabolics (2013-2014), Associate Marketing Director Metabolics (2012-2013), and Senior Product Manager Virology (2010-2012). All these roles were based in München, Bayern, Deutschland, except for his early marketing position in the Munich Area, Germany.
Early Career at Organon / Schering Plough
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Axel Schmidtke began his pharmaceutical career at Organon, later Organon/Schering Plough. He was a Marketing Trainee from 2005 to 2006 before transitioning to Junior Product Manager in 2007. He subsequently served as a Product Manager from 2007 to 2009. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in industry practices and equipped him with essential marketing skills.
Education and Professional Development
Axel Schmidtke's educational background is extensive and includes advanced studies in business and management. He holds a Diplom in Business Administration from Friedrich Schiller University Jena. In 2017, he furthered his expertise by completing the CEDEP General Management Program (GMP) at INSEAD and participated in the 'Change is the New Normal' program focused on Organizational Leadership at CEDEP - Executive Development – Fontainebleau.
Expertise in Pharmaceutical Industry
With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Axel Schmidtke has a comprehensive background that spans oncology, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases. His career trajectory from a marketing trainee to a senior leadership role highlights his diverse skill set in both sales and marketing. He has been instrumental in the launch of multiple oncology products at Bristol Myers Squibb, demonstrating his capability and influence in this sector.