Bio

Experienced Pharmaceutical Industry General Manager, results driven with successful business experience and strong leadership skills. People and leading teams are my passion. Strong business acumen and proficient at building strong and trustful relationships with Key Stakeholders (National and Regional Health Authorities, Key Medical Societies, Patient Associations). Built up Sanofi Pasteur MSD in Portugal from a start-up to a full scale affiliate in record time, whilst preparing the launch of two new products in prescription market which are market leaders. Leading supplier in National Vaccination Program and Private Market leadership in segments we were present. Following dissolution of SP and Merck JV, joined Sanofi as Head of Iberia Region, managing the creation of a new Global Business Unit (Sanofi Pasteur) within Europe Region, building the image of Sanofi as Vaccine Leaders and creating a solid footprint of vaccine business within Iberian Territory. Specialties: Regional Head, General management, Strategic Leadership, P&L Accountability, Results Orientation, Creating Start-ups, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policy, Government and Policy Affairs, Operational Excellence, Leadership/Coaching; Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition and Management, Change Management, Business Development, Key Account Management, Sales Excellence, Marketing, Digital Innovation, Tender Management and shaping.