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Luis Pedro  Escobedo

Luis Pedro Escobedo

San José, Costa Rica

Summary

With a proven track record for more that 15 years in the pharmaceutical industry, I excel in developing commercial and marketing strategies that drive growth and enhance market position. My leadership fosters strong customer relationships and team collaboration, leveraging market analysis and strategic planning skills to surpass business objectives. Renowned for mentoring teams towards exceptional performance, I embody agility and strategic mindsets.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Value Partner

Roche
01.2024 - Current

In charge of developing and leading the execution of Hemlibra’s commercial strategy in the Affiliate, ensuring an integrated strategy across countries and teams, whilst leveraging the resources of the hemophilia network to maximize impact at the local level.


My main responsibilities are:


  • Commercial Strategy Develop and Execution: Design and establish the commercial strategy for the product in charge within the Affiliate to achieve business plan.


  • Utilization of Network Resources: Leverage the available resources in the network, Latam and/or Global to ensure maximum impact at the local level.

Access Partner

Roche
10.2021 - 12.2023

In this position I was responsible to develop the access strategy to improve patient access to our innovation portfolio in the public accounts, by leading initiatives within team as well as with external key stakeholders.


My main responsibilities were:


  • Access Strategy Development: In charge for the creation and implementation of the strategy to gain new products in the public chanel, integrating other strategic areas such as policy and patient advocacy partners.


  • Empowerment of the Account Team: Train and support the account team to remove barriers and resolve prioritized pain points in the patient and customer journeys.

Country Manager

Roche
06.2019 - 09.2020

I was responsible for leading the sales team to achieve the business plan through a smooth strategic plan execution, understanding key account needs and opportunities, and building strong relations with key stakeholders to co-create new solutions and empowering local team to achieve outstanding results.


My main responsibilities included:


  • Sales Team Leadership: Guide and motivate the sales team to achieve and surpass business plan objectives.


  • Strategic Plan Execution: Ensure the effective implementation of the strategic plan to meet business goals.


  • Key Account Management: Identify and understand the needs and opportunities of key accounts to maximize their potential.


  • Building Relationships with Key Stakeholders: Develop and maintain strong relationships with important stakeholders, collaborating to co-create innovative solutions.


  • Empowering the Local Team: Foster the development of the local team, providing the necessary tools and support to achieve exceptional performance.

Commercial Manager LATAM

AbbVie
08.2017 - 04.2019

In this postilion I was responsible for developing the strategy for the Specialty Care portfolio in key LATAM markets, optimizing the portfolio throughout the region.


My main responsibilities were:


  • Development of Product Strategy: Create and establish strategies for selected products based on market opportunities in key LATAM markets.


  • Optimization of Specialty Care Portfolio: Optimize the Specialty Care portfolio across the region to ensure maximum performance.


  • Understanding Affiliate Team Needs: Develop a clear understanding of the needs of the affiliate team and collaborate to maximize sales and resources.


  • Execution of Global Strategy: Ensure the proper implementation of the global strategy in various countries in the region.


  • Gathering Key Insights: Collect key insights and propose new strategies to help teams achieve their goals.

Key Account Manager

AbbVie
10.2015 - 07.2017

In charge of all the AbbVie tendering processes between public accounts, as well as to improve account management in terms of customizing commercial proposals, optimizing inventory levels, improving product rotation, etc. Also responsible for building strong relationships with key stakeholders such as the local distributor, hospital directors, health authorities in Minister of Health, etc.

Sr. Product Manager

AbbVie
05.2014 - 09.2015

My responsibilities included creating the marketing plan for the products in charge, assuring the correct
forecasting, developing strategies to increase penetration and adherence rates.

Business Unit Manager

Menarini Group
05.2009 - 04.2014

My responsibilities included creating the marketing plan for the products in charge, creating public campaigns in massive media channels, building strong relations with hospital’s key stakeholders and developing the strategy for Product Managers and Key Account Manager teams.

Education

Selling Skills And Marketing Operations

INCAE Business School
San José, Costa Rica
07-2022

MBA - Marketing

Universidad Francisco Marroquín
Guatemala City, Guatemala
11-2012

BBA -

Universidad Rafael Landívar
Guatemala City, Guatemala
12-2009

Skills

  • Commercial and Marketing Plans development
  • Sales Management and Strategy development
  • Customer relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Agile and strategic mindsets
  • Account management
  • Market analysis
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Mentoring and coaching

Certification

Agile and Coaching

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Portuguese
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Commercial Value Partner

Roche
01.2024 - Current

Access Partner

Roche
10.2021 - 12.2023

Country Manager

Roche
06.2019 - 09.2020

Commercial Manager LATAM

AbbVie
08.2017 - 04.2019

Key Account Manager

AbbVie
10.2015 - 07.2017

Sr. Product Manager

AbbVie
05.2014 - 09.2015

Business Unit Manager

Menarini Group
05.2009 - 04.2014

Agile and Coaching

Selling Skills And Marketing Operations

INCAE Business School

MBA - Marketing

Universidad Francisco Marroquín

BBA -

Universidad Rafael Landívar
Luis Pedro Escobedo