• Visiting Professor

Participation at FM-UCP

• Leader of the Executive Program in Global Pharma
• Leader of the Executive Program in Biotech & Pharma

Areas of Activity

Strategy | Leadership | Pharmaceutical Industry | CEO of GenH

Professional Activity

• CEO & Founder at GenH
• Visiting Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico
• Board Member of the Portuguese Diaspora Council

Education

• University: MSc in Biological Engineering – Instituto Superior Técnico – Portugal
• MBA: St. Gallen Business School – Switzerland

Postgraduate Qualifications

• 2023: Artificial Intelligence in Pharma and Biotech, MIT – USA
  • Explored real-world AI and ML applications in the pharmaceutical industry through deep analysis of business cases.
• 2023: Innovation in the Age of Disruption, INSEAD – France
  • Project: Created a new business model to provide access to innovative medicines for underserved populations in Kenya.
• 2022: Leading Sustainable Corporations, Oxford – UK
  • This program highlighted the practical applications of ESG in the pharmaceutical sector.

Professional Career Summary

• 2005–2009: Sales Manager in renewable energy, Solxira – Portugal
• 2009–2010: Research Assistant, R&D – Novartis, Switzerland
• 2010–2012: Project Manager / Process Engineer – Novartis, France
• 2012–2015: Senior Brand Supply Chain – Novartis, Switzerland
• 2015–2019: Global Key Account Manager – Novartis, Switzerland
• 2019–2021: Global Integration & Separation Manager (M&A and BD) – Novartis, Switzerland
• 2021–2024: Chief of Staff to the President of Global Health and Sustainability (GH&S) – Novartis, Switzerland
• 2024–Present: CEO and Founder – GenH, Switzerland

Languages

Portuguese | English | German | Spanish | French

Other Interests

• Learning and meeting new people
• Sports
• Music