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Juan Carlos Velasquez, MD

Juan Carlos Velasquez, MD

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  • About me

    Managing Director | Life Science | Genomics | Pharmaceutical | Biosimilars | IVD-Molecular Biology | Diagnostic Imaging | Startups | Partnerships | Innovative | Proactive | Helping others grow | Passionate leader |

  • Education

    • Lindsey Hopkins Institute

      1991 - 1992
      Proficiency in English (ESOL) English (ESOL)

    • Fundación Universitaria Juan N Corpas

      1981 - 1987
      Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Medicina

    • Instituto Universitario 'Escuela Superior de Economía y Administración de Empresas'

      2011 - 2011
      Commercial and Marketing Planning BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES

    • Universidad ICESI

      2012 - 2012
      Postgraduate Degree Project Management

    • IAE Business School

      2006 - 2006
      Executive Program-Business Management Business Administration and Management, General

    • Universidad ICESI

      2013 - 2014
      Postgraduate Degree Alta Gerencia Internacional

    • Fundación Universidad de Bogotá 'JorgeTadeo Lozano'

      1995 - 1995
      Health Management Health/Health Care Administration/Management

  • Experience

    • Velmonte IPS - Health Care Institution

      May 1995 - Nov 2001
      General Manager

    • Syncor Nuclear Pharmacy

      Jan 2002 - Jun 2003
      Nuclear Medicine Sales Rep

      Syncor is an International Corporation that provides radiopharmaceuticals, specialized pharmacy services, and medical imaging services and medical devices

    • LABORATORIOS CHALVER DE COLOMBIA

      Jun 2003 - Aug 2004
      International Product Manager - Colombia & Central America

    • Novamed S.A

      Aug 2004 - May 2005
      Onco-Hematology Business Unit Manager

    • Merck Group

      May 2005 - Nov 2009
      Oncology Business Unit Manager

      Business Unit Start UpAchievemnts:Position Merck as one of the major companies in the area of Oncology launching the 1st monoclonal antibody in Oncology (ERBITUX), achieving record sales of 7MM USD in 3 years; Achieve a 35% sales share in total sales of the company (without OTC)

    • Novartis

      Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
      Solid Tumors Franchise (Onco & Neuro) Manager

      Responsible for Solid Tumors and Neuro-endocrine therapeutic areasAchievements:To create and consolidate the franchise of oncology (solid and neuroendocrine tumours) and to launch the 1st MTor product for Renal Ca in the Colombian market

    • Bristol-Myers Squibb

      Jun 2011 - Feb 2014
      Onco Hematology Business Unit Lead

      Responsible for Oncology, Immune-Oncology and Hematology businessAchievements:Consolidation of the Onco Hematology unit as the main source of the organization's revenue, going from contributing 30% to 51%. (Internal sales participation)Launch the 1st product of Immuno Oncology (Yervoy) to the Colombian market, achieving sales close to 12 million USD in just 2 years, in addition of having the record of sales in the region

    • Amgen

      Feb 2014 - Jul 2017
      Marketing & Commercial Director

      Colombia business start up, responsible of managing Oncology, Hematology, Supportive Care, Nephrology, Cardiometabolic & Biosimilar BusinessAchievements:Open the Amgen operation in Colombia (Start Up), managing to position the company within the top 10 in the Colombian market in just 3 years; succcesful repatriation process of 7 products and launch 6 new products in a period of 3 years, achieving double-digit growth in a highly regulated market, Consolidate the commercial and Marketing Area as one of the desired areas to attract external talent; Development of innovative and differentiating strategies, which ensured a sustained growth and positioning and achieving sales of 40MM USD in just three years of operation Show less

    • BIOSIDUS

      Aug 2017 - Jul 2020
      General Manager

      Responsible for the start-up of Colombia Biosidus and the distribution business for Ecuador - Peru

    • SIMED

      Jul 2020 - Jun 2023
      General Manager

      Leading a health organization specialized in world-class equipment, medical devices and technological solutions, based on a management system supported by efficiency, quality and ethics.

    • Laboratorio Clínico COLCAN

      Jun 2023 - Jan 2025
      Deputy General Manager

      – Leading and managing one of the most important organization in IVD, molecular diagnostics and medical imaging, ensuring high quality business activities, service and profitability.

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