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Fernanda Galvanini

Fernanda Galvanini

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Summary

Experienced pharmaceutical marketing executive, with successful track record in market growth, product launches and digital transformation within oncology, cardiology and neuroscience. Hands-on and strategic leader who excels in collaborative environments and is passionate about delivering impact to customers and patients. Solid expertise in customer segmentation, data-driven marketing, marketing content and capability to build across teams. Fluent in Portuguese and English, Intermediate in Italian and Spanish.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Product Manager – Genitourinary Cancer, Merkel

Merck KGaA
São Paulo
08.2021 - 04.2024

• End-to-end portfolio management, accountable for an annual revenue of USD 28M.

• Accountable for driving Bavencio’s performance in 2023, achieving a 49% growth compared to the previous year.

• Led Merck & Pfizer Alliance (co-promotion of Bavencio) for co-creation of Brazil’s brand and communication strategy.

• Led the digital marketing journey, focusing on social media strategy and website creation for the product and disease, leveraging analytical skills to inform decision-making.

• Accountable for KOL’s relationship and development across the country, being an ambassador for Latin America and Global.

• Led the private sector inclusion plan for Tepmetko (tepotinib) in Brazil, overseeing the dossier preparation, digital communication strategy, and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Sr. Product Manager – Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Biogen Inc.
São Paulo
05.2021 - 07.2022

• Accountable for Spinraza (nusinersen), a product indicated for SMA, overseeing a brand that generated $143M in sales in 2021.

• Implemented brand strategy, communication, social media, awareness campaigns, medical segmentation and brand positioning.

• Achieved a 37% increase in patients undergoing treatment compared to the previous year.

• Led the inclusion of Spinraza in the public sector for SMA, developing a tailored plan for key stakeholders.

• Extensive interaction with regional and global teams, including monthly competitor reporting and implementation of global projects, materials and social media digital campaigns.

• Redesign Spinraza’s patient support program, ensuring comprehensive end-to-end services for patients.

Breast Cancer Product Manager – Novartis Oncology

Novartis AG
São Paulo
04.2019 - 05.2021

• Strategy, communication and execution of the marketing and sales launch plan for Piqray (alpelisib), the first specific product for PI3KCA mutation in metastatic Breast Cancer, with Brazil being the second launching country in the world.

• Built and led patient-centric initiatives for Pink October, effectively communicating with both medical and general communities about breast cancer awareness.

• Engaged with patient associations and participation in projects across social media, journals, clinics, and hospitals.

• Design and implementation of the Breast Cancer Patient Support Program, including the PIK3CA mutation testing platform in partnership with the country's main laboratories in Brazil.

• Initiated and managed global and regional projects at the national level, facilitating seamless collaboration with both teams.

Renal Cancer Product Manager – Novartis Oncology

Novartis AG
São Paulo
05.2018 - 04.2019

• Responsible for the Renal and Sarcoma franchise, including Votrient and Afinitor RCC, growing 37% vs 2017.

• Led multichannel and digital projects to raise awareness of renal cancer, including campaigns for World Kidney Cancer Day.

• Planned and executed major congresses and brand events, ensuring right messages and content for healthcare sustainability.

• Strong collaboration with access teams and medical society to develop and execute a comprehensive communication plan for Votrient’s submission for Public Access approval.

• Successfully engaged all relevant stakeholders during the public consultation process, resulting in the inclusion of the product into the public sector.

Senior Marketing Analyst – Oncology and Cardiology

Novartis AG
São Paulo
07.2014 - 04.2018

• Marketing Analyst for Entresto (heart failure), Diovan & Exforge Family (hypertension), mature products (Cataflam, Voltarem, Rosulib, Plagrel), and the non-promoted in CV mature line.

• Led the communication plan for pre-marketing initiatives related to Heart Failure, targeting both external and internal audiences.

• Led the development of the patient support program for Heart Failure and orchestrated the pre-marketing promotional campaign, post-registration initiatives, digital communication campaigns, medical events, and continuing education programs.

• Contributed to the development of promotional campaigns for the entire Oncology Portfolio at Novartis, including Renal Cancer (Votrient), Breast Cancer (Afinitor), Melanoma (Tanfilar & Meknist), and Neuroendocrine Tumors (Sandostation Lar).

• Analyzed and managed Business Unit (BU) investments, supported congresses and events, facilitated patient programs, collaborated with the field force, and oversaw interns and marketing assistants.

Sales Representative - Neuroscience

Novartis AG
São Paulo
08.2012 - 06.2014

• Overseeing advertising and promotional activities, targeting physicians (Neurologists/Psychiatrists) and pharmacies across the main eight regions (neighborhoods) of São Paulo. Creating and fostering strong relationship with key stakeholders in the sector.

• Portfolio Products: Ritalin LA, Trileptal, Tegretol CR, Anafranil Sr, Leponex, Neotiapim, and Pamelor (ADHD, Epilepsy, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Schizophrenia, Depression).

Marketing Trainee – Neuroscience & Ophthalmology

Novartis AG
São Paulo
08.2010 - 07.2012

• Support to the line’s main launch - Gilenya (Multiple Sclerosis) and, in addition to mature products such as Stalevo, Comtan, Leponex, Olcadil, and Neotiapim (Parkinson, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, and bipolar disorder).

• Developed marketing materials, provided field force support for all events, managed internal approvals, co-created digital and communication strategies, and implemented patient support programs.

Trainee and Junior Analyst – Assurance

PricewaterhouseCoopers – PwC
São Paulo
07.2009 - 07.2010

• Auditing area, working as a trainee, and Junior Analyst.

• Core Responsibilities: Conducted in-depth analysis of balance sheets, validated financial statements, engaged with clients, and participated in physical inventories for major clients such as Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A., Makro, Sabesp, and Ipsos.

Education

Executive Education (Latu Sensu) - Marketing Management

INSPER
São Paulo, Brazil
07-2020

Bachelors - Business Management

Pontifícia Universidade Católica De São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil
12-2012

Languages

  • Portuguese, Native
  • English, Fluent
  • Italian, Intermediate
  • Spanish, Intermediate

Social projects and volunteering

  • Merck's Community Action – Improving health care prevention in Rio de Janeiro, 2023-2024
  • G10 Favelas health system improvement (sickle cell disease and breast cancer), 2023
  • Community day – focused on healthcare services for key favelas in Brazil, 2015-2018

Timeline

Sr. Product Manager – Genitourinary Cancer, Merkel

Merck KGaA
08.2021 - 04.2024

Sr. Product Manager – Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Biogen Inc.
05.2021 - 07.2022

Breast Cancer Product Manager – Novartis Oncology

Novartis AG
04.2019 - 05.2021

Renal Cancer Product Manager – Novartis Oncology

Novartis AG
05.2018 - 04.2019

Senior Marketing Analyst – Oncology and Cardiology

Novartis AG
07.2014 - 04.2018

Sales Representative - Neuroscience

Novartis AG
08.2012 - 06.2014

Marketing Trainee – Neuroscience & Ophthalmology

Novartis AG
08.2010 - 07.2012

Trainee and Junior Analyst – Assurance

PricewaterhouseCoopers – PwC
07.2009 - 07.2010

Executive Education (Latu Sensu) - Marketing Management

INSPER

Bachelors - Business Management

Pontifícia Universidade Católica De São Paulo
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