Physician / researcher driving innovation in digital health, AI & healthcare tech.
Education
Master from University of South Wales
May 2021 – May 2023
Focus: Health Economics
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidad de Valparaiso
Jan 2011 – Dec 2013
Focus: Marketing
Master of Applied Science (M.A.S.) from Universidad Mariano Galvez
Jan 2001 – Dec 2004
Focus: Internal Medicine
Work Experience
Founder / Digital Health & IA Expert at Health Transformers 360
Apr 2022
- Established prominent ecosystem leadership regarding health systems transformation in Latin America countries
- Contributed to updating strategic plans in digital health for multiple organizations
- Consulted independently on digital health, innovation sustainability and health economics
Medical Access Head, Novartis Pharma Logistics at Novartis
Jan 2017 – Sep 2022
- Successfully included multiple products in institutional basic drug lists
- Establish health economics as the central axis for the product’s value proposition
- Established first Memorandums of Understanding with health systems
Medical Affairs Clinical Research Manager at Novartis
Jul 2013 – Jan 2017
- Pioneered establishment of Medical Affairs Studies department in Novartis Central America & Caribbean
- Successfully implemented first Real World Evidence studies in region with communicated results
- Secured first Memorandum of Understanding with Academia in company history
Scientific Medical Advisor / MSL Manager at Novartis
Feb 2007 – Jul 2013
- Conceptualized and implemented first Medical Science Liaison program in Novartis Central America & Caribbean
- Positioned medical advisors as strategic partners through effective scientific collaboration
- Provided strategic planning leadership for scientific activities with institutions and societies
About Me
Internal Medicine physician & project manager with 16+ years experience implementing innovative health initiatives for multinationals. MBA & studies in epidemiology & statistics. Master in health economics. Proficient researcher & communicator. Expertise in strengthening healthcare systems via strategic partnerships, clinical research & new technologies. Digital health & A.I. in healthcare expert. Independent health systems strengthening international consultant. English/Spanish.
Qualifications
Project Categories
- Digital & Mobile Strategy
- Digital Transformation Roadmapping
- Product Management
- Digital Strategy Project Management
Industries
- Healthcare Services
- Medical Technology
- Pharma & Biotech
- Professional & Business Services
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