Vincent Gruntz

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Enabling clinical cancer research for a cure tomorrow by unleashing the combined power of all our teams.

Leader who inspires teams with a vision and achieves outstanding business results.

Broadly networked within the Swiss healthcare system, with in-depth knowledge of international healthcare systems. Raised bilingually (German/French) with excellent English skills, recognized coach with a passion for developing team potential.

Personal leadership vision is based on “Appreciation, Innovation, and Responsibility.”

Career

  • Sept. 2024 - Present: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Swiss Cancer Institute
  • Oct. 2023 - Sept. 2024: Vice President International Head of Cell and Gene Therapies, Novartis
  • Oct 22 - Oct 23: Vice President International Head of Therapeutic Area Neuroscience, Novartis
  • Oct 2019 - Sep 2022: General Manager (CEO) Oncology Schweiz, Novartis
  • May 2017 - Sep 2019: Commercial Executive Director Cardiology (a.i. Chief Commercial Officer) Europe, Novartis
  • July 2015 - April 2017: Patient Access Director Neuroscience & Optha, Europe, Novartis
  • Mai 2013 - June 2015: Business Unit Director Diabetes Austria and Switzerland, Eli Lilly
  • Nov 2010 - April 2013: Corporate Affairs Director Austria and Switzerland
  • June 2005 - Feb. 2008: Manager Access, Public Affairs & BD&L, Novartis
  • June 2005 - Feb. 2008: Economist, Federal Office of Public Health

Education

lic. rer. pol. University of Basel

Membership

  • ASCO American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Board Member CareKöniz

Languages

  • German
  • French
  • English