Curriculum Vitae - Thomas Grusz MSc

2026 - today Self employed

I’m building swatchdog.ch , a free and open-source civic transparency site that presents official Swiss parliament and government data in an easy-to-understand, searchable, multilingual interface. I'm starting with official campaign-financing data from the Swiss Federal Audit Office for federal votes.

2017 - 2026 Self employed

I provide scientific consultancy services part-time to diverse clients within my established pharmaceutical network. Additionally, I have pursued continuous education in computer science, successfully earning an online degree in Deep Learning, a subset of Machine Learning, and obtaining a certification in Linux System Administration.

2016 - 2017 Sabbatical

During my sabbatical, I explored the southern regions of Europe and embarked on extended hikes in Switzerland with our dog. Along the way, I rediscovered my passion for computers and found myself captivated by the progress in artificial intelligence. This led me to begin my ongoing exploration of computer science and information technology, commencing with an online degree in web development from Udacity.

2012 - 2015 Self employed

I evaluated the potential for marketing Alicaforsen® in Switzerland on behalf of a British pharmaceutical company, tapping into my well-established network of experts in gastroenterology, particularly those specializing in inflammatory bowel disease. Furthermore, I conducted research into other active pharmaceutical ingredients for potential in-licensing and subsequent marketing, with a particular emphasis on securing an orphan-drug registration.

2009 - 2012 Tillotts Pharma – International Product Manager Rx

• Product portfolio: Asacol®, Colpermin®, Simtomax®
• Achieved portfolio sales growth of CAGR 2009-2011: 15.6%
• Led a team with three direct reports
• Managed yearly budget of CHF 800k
• Created international marketing strategies and platform tools
• Trained affiliates on product science and marketing tools
• Supervised event management (up to 150 pax.)
• Managed key opinion leaders
• Managed creative agency and medical writers

2007 - 2008 Self employed

I conducted research into active pharmaceutical ingredients where patent protection had expired, with the aim of developing them for new indications particularly those falling under the orphan-drug status.

2000 - 2006 Roche / Bayer (Switzerland, USA) – International Medical Manager OTC

• Product Portfolio: Rennie®, Talcid®, Alka-Seltzer®
• Created marketing strategy towards healthcare professionals
• Led scientific workshops and expert panels
• Managed key opinion leaders
• Drove new publications in peer-reviewed medical journals
• Managed creative agency and medical writers
• Managed annual budget of CHF 120k