Christian Wißkirchen
About Christian Wißkirchen
Christian Wißkirchen is the Sales Director Neurology & Gastroenterology at Bristol Myers Squibb in München, with extensive experience in medical affairs and project management, particularly in HIV and liver disease.
Current Position
Christian Wißkirchen holds the title of Sales Director Neurology & Gastroenterology at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in München, Bayern, Deutschland, he is responsible for directing the sales operations in the neurology and gastroenterology sectors of the company.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Christian Wißkirchen served as the Medical Director of Immunology and Fibrosis within the Neurology division at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2022 to 2023. This role marked his commitment to the company's efforts in medical science and development.
Career at Gilead Sciences
Christian Wißkirchen has held several roles at Gilead Sciences, including Associate Director Medical Sciences, Head of MSL for Liver Disease & Covid-19 from 2019 to 2021, Associate Director of Medical Affairs in HIV from 2018 to 2019, and Senior Medical Project Manager in HIV Medical Affairs from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at Gilead Sciences showcases extensive engagement in medical affairs, particularly in HIV and liver disease, and contributions to COVID-19 related projects.
Academic and Research Background
Christian Wißkirchen's academic journey includes achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Zurich between 2007 and 2011, and studying Molecular Biology to earn a Diplom from The Philipp University of Marburg from 2002 to 2007. His postdoctoral experience includes roles at the Institute of Clinical Pharmacology at LMU-München from 2012 to 2013 and the Institute of Medical Virology at the University of Zurich in 2011.
Professional Expertise
Christian Wißkirchen has demonstrated extensive expertise in medical affairs and project management, with strong proficiencies in HIV and liver diseases. His research background in clinical pharmacology and medical virology complements his leadership roles in both medical and sales departments, indicating a versatile skill set in the pharmaceutical industry.