JOHNEN ADVISORY
Medical Innovation - Business Value - Patient Impact
Strategic advisory, business development and partnerships —
from strategy to hands-on execution and interim leadership.
Startups
Strategy & Partnering
Commercial strategy, clinical development and evidence strategy, business development and strategic partnerships.
Investors & Family Offices
Due Diligence & Value
Scientific and commercial due diligence, investment assessment and strategic advisory.
Industry
Growth & Execution
Growth strategy, business development, strategic partnerships and market adoption.
How I work
I work with clients in different capacities, depending on their needs:
Strategic Advisory | Project Execution | Interim & Fractional Leadership |
Board & Advisory Board Roles
From independent strategic advice to taking operational responsibility, my focus is on delivering measurable outcomes.
Examples of my work
- 30% increase in adoption of a genomic-profiling service
- Two clinical trials launched within six weeks through cross-institutional collaboration
- Five global pharma companies aligned around a precision-oncology consortium
- CHF 15 million medical innovation programmes designed and led
About Dr. Vanessa Johnen
I bring 17 years of experience spanning neuroscience research (DPhil, University of Oxford), strategy consulting at PwC Strategy& and Deloitte, and executive leadership in healthcare innovation.I combine scientific expertise with commercial judgement to identify opportunities, develop growth strategies and build strategic partnerships. My strength lies in aligning stakeholders with different interests, navigating complex decisions and turning strategy into tangible results.My focus is on creating sustainable business value while advancing medical innovation and improving patient outcomes.