Jose Pereira

Jose Pereira is an experienced Finance Lead specialized in Market Access, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), and commercial portfolio construction within the Oncology sector, serving as a permanent member of the Country Executive Committee.

He is a Big Four-trained professional with a solid background in business partnering and a natural inclination towards developing go-to-market strategies. His expertise spans across industries including Pharmaceuticals, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and Shared Services.

Jose has spearheaded numerous finance transformation projects across diverse global locations, focusing on (re)designing finance processes and establishing best practices. His professional journey reflects a passion for multicultural and international settings, showcasing strong leadership skills in managing both local and remote teams within complex cross-functional matrix organizations.

His educational background includes postgraduate studies in Management from Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa, an undergraduate degree in Business Management from Universidade Europeia, and ongoing research pursuits in Political Science and International Relations at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. Additionally, he holds certifications in International Health Technology Assessment, Pricing, and Reimbursement (Health Economics) from The University of Sheffield, and pursued postgraduate and MBA programs at Catolica - Nova and MIT Sloan.

Jose's professional experience features roles such as Finance Lead Portugal & Finance Business Partner of General Medicines at Sanofi, Associate Director - Senior Finance Business Partner at AstraZeneca, PhD Researcher in Political Science at Institute for Political Studies (Universidade Católica Portuguesa), and Market Access Manager at Novartis Oncology. He has also contributed his expertise as a consultant during his tenure at The Lisbon MBA, and held key finance positions at Kimberly-Clark, Carphone Warehouse, Wipro BPO, and KPMG Lisbon.

With a well-rounded background encompassing strategic financial management, cross-industry expertise, and a robust academic foundation, Jose Pereira remains a versatile professional with a keen focus on driving organizational success through innovative financial practices and effective leadership.