Axel Ouvrard

Go-To-Market Catalyst | Biopharma & Life Sciences | Product & Portfolio Management | Filtration SME

Merck Groupex-Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography MIO

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🎯 8 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on go-to-market leadership for Downstream Processing.

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Recognized Subject Matter Expert in Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) and Virus Filtration, I’m a performance-driven strategist focused on energizing short-, mid-, and long-term commercial success through data-driven, targeted GTM approaches—always with the end user in mind. 🧬 Academic background: • Biology – Cellular & Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Neurobiology, Virology, Biochemistry • Marine Biotechnologies – Plankton Ecology, Ecotoxicology, Marine Chemistry, Biodiversity, Antifouling Strategies • Marketing – B2B Strategy, GTM, Product Marketing 🔬 Key industry areas: • Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs), ADCs, Recombinant Proteins, Viral Vectors, Plasma, Small Molecules, mRNA/pDNA • Bioprocessing & Biomanufacturing • Downstream Processing – Filtration & Purification • CDMO / Biotech Business Models 🧠 Core strengths & expertise: • Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution • Portfolio Strategy & Innovation Roadmapping • Commercial Enablement & Sales Activation • Competitive Intelligence & Positioning • Voice of Customer & Market Insights • Data Analysis & Decision Support • Program/Project Management • TFF market SME 🧩 Soft skills & mindset: • Strategic thinker with a "raise the bar" mindset • Calm, agile, and collaborative • Transparent, integrity-driven 🚀 Passionate about solving complex challenges and aligning scientific innovation with commercial impact