STAbout Sezai
Biotech: Oncology | Strategy | Marketing & Sales | Business Development | Fundraising
As a seasoned biotech expert, I specialize in driving innovation. With a strong background in fundraising, strategic partnerships, and business development, I help biotech and pharma companies to navigate the complexities of the life sciences industry.
🔹 Bridging science and business – Translating cutting-edge research into commercial success
🔹 Leadership & growth strategies – Scaling companies, guiding regulatory pathways, and optimizing go-to-market approaches
🔹 Expertise in securing funding – VC investments, grants, and strategic partnerships
🔹 Global network – Strong connections in biotech, pharma, and venture capital across Europe and the US
I support biotech startups, investors, and corporates in strategic decision-making, fundraising, and product development. If you're looking for an expert to help accelerate your biotech venture, let’s connect!
German
Native or bilingual
Turkish
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Basel (up to 50km), Zürich (up to 50km), Zug (up to 50km)
Experience
- ViferaXSChief Executive Officer (part-time)BIOTECHAugust 2022 - Today (3 years and 10 months)Tübingen, GermanyLeadership & Strategy: Defining the company’s direction, securing funding, and forging key industry partnerships.Business Development: Engaging with pharma and biotech stakeholders.Investor Relations & Fundraising: Managing relationships with venture capital firms, grant agencies, and strategic investors to secure funding for ongoing and future projects.Regulatory & IP Strategy: Navigating regulatory pathways and intellectual property protection, crucial for developing novel therapies.
- OWKIN INC.SVP, Strategic Business DevelopmentJune 2021 - July 2022 (1 year and 1 month)• Built up strategic relationships with major pharmaceutical companies• Advanced company strategy, product, pricing and positioning• Member of company senior management team
- ENHERTU & Daiichi Sankyo Alliance EUHeadJune 2020 - May 2021 (11 months)AstraZeneca, Zoetermeer, ZH, Netherlands• Leading AZ/DS alliance for EU and preparing first launch in EU• Supporting EU countries to build up structure and capabilities in BC• Member of the EU Leadership teamKey Achievement: Conditional approval within 1 year and overachieved business targets in the first year and build up new strategic priorities for EU launches
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Education
- Master of Economics and Business AdministrationUniversity of Basel2001Master of Economics and Business Administration