Norbert Brunhuber PhD, ISMPP CMPP™

Commander
DISC Type : D

Global Medical Training Operations at Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Norbert is an experienced Medical Affairs and Communications professional with over seven years at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, specializing in Cystic Fibrosis. He has a strong background in medical strategy, publication planning, and global training. Colleagues describe him as creative, strategic, and a responsible team player.

Outside of his primary role, Norbert is actively involved in the healthcare community. He volunteers with the Healthcare Communications Association (HCA), where he hosts a podcast interviewing industry leaders. He also participates in corporate volunteering events, including citizen science projects.

He hosts a podcast for the Healthcare Communications Association, engaging in conversations with leaders in the space.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Risk-Taker

Strong-Willed

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They are very proud of what they do. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Topics They Care About

Medical Communications
His entire career, from agency side to his long tenure at Vertex, has been focused on medical and scientific communications strategy and execution.
Global Medical Training
His current and recent roles are explicitly focused on developing and delivering training plans for Medical Affairs teams on a global scale.
Cystic Fibrosis
He has over seven years of deep, pharmaceutical-side experience in the Cystic Fibrosis therapeutic area, leading multiple launch teams and strategic initiatives.

Media Appearances

Norbert has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Global Medical Training Operations at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
11-2023 - 10-2025
Global Medical Affairs Science Director at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
7-2021 - 11-2023
Director, Cystic Fibrosis Scientific Communications and Strategy at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
3-2018 - 7-2021
Associate Director, Medical Communications at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
8-2017 - 2-2018
Director Of Client Services at Core, Part of Prime Global

Education

2019 - 2019
CMPP from ISMPP
2019 - 2019
The Strategic e-Medical Affairs Course from CELforPharma

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Insights For Selling To Norbert

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Norbert is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Norbert

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Norbert move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Norbert take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Norbert

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