Otto Schwarz
Clinical science
Actelion
Swaziland
Biography
Otto Schwarz is an Austrian citizen with a PhD in pharmaceutical chemistry from Vienna University. Prior to joining Actelion, he was Executive Vice-President Commercial Operations at Nycomed (former Altana Pharma AG) where he oversaw commercial operations in more than 40 countries. Previously, Otto worked for almost 20 years at Eli Lilly and Schering-Plough providing him with the opportunity to either lead or participate in major drug launches and major strategic alliances with third parties. Otto joined Actelion in 2008 and is currently Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Actelion Executive Committee.
Research Interest
Clinical science