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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