Ester Guiu

Director - Business & Launch Excellence, Global Commercial Operations Almirall

Ester Guiu brings nearly 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on innovation, strategic project management, and commercial operations. Ester joined Almirall, a leading company in medical dermatology, where she has led diverse projects across commercial, marketing, M&A, and corporate strategy domains, with a strong emphasis on launch readiness and excellence. She has successfully participated in over five pan-European launches and has been instrumental in developing Almirall’s launch readiness capabilities. Ester holds a PhD in Chemistry, she also earned an MBA in 2009 and completed executive programs at ESADE in 2020 and 2022. In addition, she is a member of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) and one of the founders of the HBA Barcelona chapter, advocating for women leadership and gender equity.

Pharma Launch Excellence Summit Workshop Day: Monday 2nd December

9:30 AM Workshop 1: Strategic Planning: Optimizing Global vs Regional Strategies in European Pharmaceutical Launch

This workshop explores the nuances between global and regional launch strategies, emphasizing their impact on market penetration and operational efficiencies in diverse pharmaceutical landscapes.

In this deep-dive group workshop with a focus on Europe, you will explore:

• Overcoming challenges in having different frameworks for different regions, and variations in infrastructure, regulators, patient access, and healthcare systems.

• Assessing market-specific regulatory, pricing, and access dynamics globally and regionally.

• Tailoring launch strategies to leverage regional opportunities while aligning with global objectives.

• Integrating cross-functional teams to execute agile, adaptable launch plans across different geographical contexts.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Ester.

Download The Latest Agenda