Marcio De Paula

Business Consultant | Entrepreneur | intrapreneur, Life Sciences business executive (pharma, biotech, consumer health and medical devices) with 20+ years experience in creating new businesses ground up, expertise in business strategy, Business development, Open Innovation and R&D Program management.

• International exposure as business development and market access Head in LATAM countries;
• Experience on establishing new ventures in distribution and online retail areas;
• Experience as Head of Strategy Management Office/Balanced Scorecard management;
• Experience on Portfolio Innovation Management, as well as on structuring internal R&D teams and creating/managing strategic alliances in Brazil and overseas;
• Expertise on building strategic partnerships leveraging innovation ecosystems (Start ups, SMEs, Corporate, VC, Academia, Government) in pharma | biotech.

Additional posts
• Founder and leader of Brazilian Network of Pharmaceutical Innovation - SINDUSFARMA;
• Member of the Executive Innovation Team - Sweden Brazil Innovation Initiative;
• Member of NILE’s Management Team - Nanotechnology Innovation Laboratory Enterprise owned by Ferring and Aché Laboratories;
• Member of Ferring's Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.

Skills
Open Innovation Program Management, Research & Development, Portfolio Management, Strategic Alliances, Startups, Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Business Management.

Languages spoken
Portuguese – Native / English - Oral and written fluency / French – Niveau intermédiaire;