Jose Marcilla

Jose Marcilla is a dedicated father of two children with a profound passion for developing leaders to impact the world and reimagining medicine to improve the lives of millions at Novartis.

With a robust professional background spanning various countries including Spain, Italy, the United States, and Argentina, Jose has gained a wealth of experience in different positions and therapeutic areas.

He is a strong advocate for innovation, talent development, and creating high-performance teams that achieve the seemingly impossible.

Jose Marcilla's educational achievements include an MBA from ESADE Business School, a Certified Coach certification from Escuela Europea de Coaching, a Pharm D and Pharmacist degree from the University of Valencia, and a Master's degree in Health Economics & Pharmacoeconomics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra.

In his professional roles at Novartis, Jose has served as General Manager/Director General for Novartis Oncology Spain, General Manager/Director General & Country President for Novartis Argentina & Uruguay, Business Franchise Head for Ophthalmics & Respiratory, Head of Market Access for Novartis Farmacéutica Spain, and Business Franchise Head for Cardiovascular & Metabolism, among others.

Jose Marcilla combines his professional career with his personal interests, including sports like kitesurfing and being an Ironman, alongside a love for music from The Waterboys.

Within the 'WE' dimension, Jose values time spent with family and friends, especially enjoying playful moments with his children. His curiosity for leadership, new technologies, startups, and intrapreneurship fuels his continuous learning journey in the 'IT' dimension.