What is your role and responsibilities at KYBORA?
I help life sciences companies succeed, with services in M&A (sell side, buy side) and licensing (in-out), origination and execution, mostly in LATAM region (Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Chile and other relevant countries).
What are some of your most proud achievements or accomplishments?
I launched several key products and was active in several turnarounds and deals in the LATAM region (e.g. Megalabs, Eurofarma, Prati). Recipient of a) “Lupa de Ouro – Rx Business, Oral Contraceptive – Minesse” b) LATAM Star Performance Award, Biologic Enbrel c) IQVIA Internal Award, Rare Disease Product – Taliglucerase alfa.
Do you have any relevant or notable experience that you would like to highlight?
I have 22+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector in Latin America, with career evolution from Sales Rep to Business Unit and Marketing Director. Experience in a) multinational companies: J&J, Pharmacia & Upjohn, Wyeth, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Mundipharma, IQVIA, SciGen-Bioton-Evive and b) national companies: Dapx, Proxismed. Founder of Desire2Help (consulting company) and member of Alvarez & Marsal Healthcare Industry Group (support of start-up InsilicAll).
Are you a member of any notable boards, societies, organizations, etc. that you would like to share?
I was a member of Grupemef (now with Sindusfarma) and also Interfarma (Access Group).
Please share your educational background.
I have a FGV (Bachelor in Business Administration, Brazil) and an MBA from the Thunderbird Global School of Management (focus on International Management & Marketing)
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
Drawing/Painting (hidden talents). Traveling and Reading (hobbies).
Are you a sports fan? Who are your favorite teams or player?
I really like sports, both playing and watching. My favorite team is Palmeiras (soccer). Recent player is the Brazillian soccer player Endrick, champion with Palmeiras and now part of Real Madrid Dream Team.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was a child, I wanted to be a veterinarian because I really liked dogs.
Please share a motto, quote, or mantra that inspires you.
“Mens sana in corpore sano”
Would you like to share other interests or passions that are important to you?
I had the opportunity to live in Europe (France) as a teenager and developed a huge interest in traveling and experiencing other cultures. I was part of the AIESEC organization that allowed me to work and study in Canada. I did an MBA in the US and worked at P&U’s headquarters in New Jersey. This allowed me to have a wide network all over the world, especially in the health area. I have signed important regional agreements and am considered Mr. Positive because I never give up…
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