Gerd Gottschalk
About Gerd Gottschalk
Gerd Gottschalk serves as the Director of Market Access International at Nevro, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in market access and reimbursement strategies across various medical fields, he has worked in both corporate and startup environments, contributing to his diverse perspective in the healthcare sector.
Work at Nevro
Gerd Gottschalk has been serving as the Director Market Access International at Nevro since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing market access strategies for the company's innovative medical technologies. His responsibilities include navigating complex reimbursement landscapes and ensuring that new treatment concepts are accessible to patients across various regions.
Previous Experience
Before joining Nevro, Gerd Gottschalk held several key positions in the healthcare industry. He worked as the Chief Operating Officer at Auto Conen GmbH from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as Reimbursement Director at Autonomic Technologies for one year in 2016. His experience also includes a four-year tenure as Reimbursement Director Europe at GI Dynamics, where he focused on market access strategies across the continent.
Education and Expertise
Gerd Gottschalk studied at the Academy of Administration in Hagen, where he achieved the title of Economist for Health Insurance Funds from 1990 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor Professional of Marketing from the Chamber of Trade & Industry in Cologne, obtained between 1995 and 1997. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in market access and reimbursement strategies within the healthcare sector.
Healthcare Industry Experience
Gerd Gottschalk has significant experience in both corporate and startup environments, providing him with a diverse perspective on market access and reimbursement strategies. He has worked with various medical fields, including neurostimulation and renal denervation, and possesses a comprehensive understanding of both inpatient and outpatient healthcare systems across Europe.
Consulting and Digital Applications
In addition to his role at Nevro, Gerd Gottschalk has been involved with GERD Consulting since 2016, focusing on market access and reimbursement strategies. He has a strong understanding of digital applications in the healthcare sector, which enhances his ability to introduce new treatment concepts effectively.