Frances-Isabel Zigri

Strategic pharma consulting

Passion for Healthcare.
Excellence in Pharma Strategy.

Pharma success is built, not hoped for — through strategy that works.

I enable organisations to make faster decisions, operate more efficiently, and generate predictable growth — not just plan it, but deliver it.

Frances-Isabel Zigri, pharmaceutical consultant

About me Frances-Isabel Zigri

With more than two decades of leadership across commercial operations, market access, tenders, and strategy, I support organisations in building the structures, capabilities, and strategies needed to enter the German market and achieve sustainable growth.

What sets me apart?

A rare combination of strategic foresight, operational discipline, and genuine enthusiasm for healthcare. I move organisations forward — structured, fast, measurable.

My mission

Deliver strategic clarity and operational excellence — visible in your teams, your market performance, and your results.

Healthcare and medical care

Passion for Healthcare — turning complexity into progress that drives teams and projects forward.

Excellence in Pharma Strategy — analytical depth, strategic clarity, and execution that delivers results.

Strategy and consulting: team at work

Services

End-to-end pharma strategy — built for market impact and operational clarity.

Commercial Strategy & Business Growth

Growth programmes designed for measurable impact — pragmatic, data-driven, market-tested.

Services:

Market entry and scaling in Germany

Sales and marketing strategy development

Business cases and five-year growth plans

Positioning for generics, biosimilars, and OTC

Outcome: revenue growth, by design.

Tender & Contract Excellence

I build tender organisations that deliver reliable performance.

Services:

Tender process optimisation

Rebate contracts, statutory health insurance negotiations, and hospital tenders

KPI models, decision structures, and forecasting

Training and performance improvement for tender teams

Outcome: higher win rates, improved margin stability, and more predictable tender performance.

Market Access & Pricing Intelligence

I shape pricing and market-access structures that work over the long term.

Services:

Pricing and gross-to-net management

Market models for biosimilars and generics

Collaboration with payers, hospitals, pharmacies, and wholesalers

Positioning of new and existing products

Outcome: sustainable commercial performance through robust access and pricing structures.

Interim Management & Leadership

I take ownership when rapid impact is required.

Services:

Country management

Leadership of commercial, operations, or tender units

Transformation and reorganisation

Coaching, leadership development, and team building

Outcome: continuity, momentum, and leadership clarity from day one.

Process Optimisation & Digitalisation

I bring structure to complex organisations.

Services:

Salesforce and CRM rollouts

SAP optimisation (SAP key user)

Introduction of clear, efficient processes

Transparency and KPI frameworks for better decisions

Outcome: faster decisions, clearer accountability, and higher organisational throughput.

What I bring to the table

Pharmaceutical products and medicines

Hands-on experience

20+ years in pharma with consistent delivery

Built and scaled high-performing commercial and tender organisations

Leadership experience up to €150M budgets and 40+ people

Expertise across generics, biosimilars, retail, hospital, and OTC

Corporate depth combined with entrepreneurial speed

Strategies that don't just look good on paper — they work.

Who I support

Companies that want to grow, scale, or strengthen their competitive position in the German healthcare market.

Pharmaceutical manufacturers (generics, biosimilars, OTC, specialty)

International companies entering the German market

Mid-sized pharmaceutical companies

Healthcare start-ups

Investors, funds, and pharma portfolio companies

Frequently asked questions

FAQ – Zigri Pharma Solutions

Answers to common questions about collaboration, services, and how we work.

How do you help organisations?

I strengthen structures, speed up decisions, and support teams in achieving tangible results.

What problems do you typically solve?

Growth barriers, unclear strategies, tender challenges, pricing issues, and inefficient processes.

What can clients expect when working with you?

Clear recommendations, fast implementation, measurable improvements.

Which areas do you support operationally?

Commercial strategy, tenders, market access, pricing, processes, and interim leadership.

How do you approach new projects?

By quickly understanding the situation, identifying priorities, and focusing on high-impact solutions.

Who benefits most from your support?

Organisations wanting to grow, enter new markets, or professionalise their commercial or tender structures.

Do you also support international companies?

Yes — including positioning, market access, and setup for entering the German market.

Can you improve existing teams and workflows?

Yes — through structure, training, KPIs, and streamlined processes.

How fast can you start?

Usually within a short timeframe, depending on scope and urgency.

How does a collaboration begin?

With an initial conversation to understand your goals and define the best path forward.