José Manuel Martínez Sesmero

José Manuel Martínez Sesmero is currently the Subdirector Médico at Hospital Clínico Lozano Blesa, part of the Servicio Aragonés de Salud (SALUD) in Zaragoza, Spain, a position he has held since November 2023. He is recognized for his expertise in hospital pharmacy, drug evaluation, and healthcare management, focusing on improving hospital pharmacy practices and management through innovation and research.

Professional Background

• Education and Academic Roles: He serves as a professor in health management and planning at SEDISA and is an associate professor at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, specifically in the Nutrition Department. He is also an academic fellow at the Spanish Royal Academy of Pharmacy.

• Previous Positions: Before his current role, he was the Chief Pharmacist at Hospital Clínico San Carlos from January 2018 to August 2023. He has extensive experience as a hospital pharmacist in various institutions, including SESCAM and the Complejo Hospitalario de Toledo.

• Contributions to Pharmacy and Health: Martínez Sesmero has been involved in several organizations, including serving as the Director of Innovation for the Sociedad Española de Farmacia Hospitalaria (SEFH) and as an associate editor for the Hospital Pharmacy Journal. His work emphasizes advancing health economics and accessibility in healthcare.

Areas of Expertise

His professional interests encompass:

• Hospital Pharmacy
• Drug Evaluation
• Market Access
• Healthcare Management
• Technology Assessment
• Research and Innovation
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Martínez Sesmero is active on LinkedIn, where he shares insights related to healthcare advancements and pharmacy management, reflecting his commitment to improving health systems and practices.