Joerg Schmitz
Joerg Schmitz is an Interim Executive for Pharma & Life Sciences — bridging vacancies, optimizing performance, driving change management.
He leads commercial organisations through change when continuity is no longer an option. With over 20 years of executive experience across pharma, biotech and life sciences, Joerg steps in to stabilise operations, drive performance, and build structures that last – especially when time is short and stakes are high.
As an interim leader – whether as Business Unit Head, Sales or Marketing Director – he delivers sharp execution, strategic clarity and grounded leadership.
Focus Areas:
- Interim Leadership for Commercial Units
- Restructuring & Performance Uplift
- Sales Force Effectiveness & Go-to-Market Strategy
- Change, Turnaround & Crisis Management
- Bridging Senior Vacancies with Operational Continuity
Joerg applies a fast, structured and pragmatic approach, leading with analytical precision, communicating at eye level, and driving results without the noise.

Expert's Profile
Chapter: DE Members
Stakeholder Expertise
Biotech | Investors | Pharma – Ethical | Pharma – Generic | Pharma – Orphan | Pharma – OTC | Startups
Functional Expertise
Market Research | Marketing | Sales
Process Expertise Tools
Alliance Mgmt | Business Case | Change Mgmt | Coaching | Org Design | Strategy
Market Expertise
Europe | Germany