Adrián Fernández Gil

Pharma Marketing Leader | Global Brand Strategy · Launch Excellence · Dermatology | 10+ years turning science into commercial impact | ES · EN · FR · IT | EU4+UK · 14 Markets

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

About

I help pharmaceutical companies turn world-class science into market-leading brands, from global strategy to commercial reality across 14+ markets. With 10 years in pharma marketing across AstraZeneca, GSK, and Almirall, I've built my career at the intersection of global strategy and local execution in specialty care: dermatology, nephrology, cardiology, and immunology. My work spans full product lifecycles: from pre-launch KOL engagement and brand strategy to campaign development, omnichannel execution, and life cycle management for biologics. Two achievements define my approach. At AstraZeneca, I led the Spanish launch of Lokelma that became the fastest uptake in the global market — +140% sales vs. main competitor in 6 months. At Almirall, I'm currently leading the 15-year strategic roadmap for our flagship Psoriasis Biologic, overseeing a +25M€ R&D clinical studies plan and coordinating Business Unit Directors and General Managers across the EU4+UK. I thrive in matrix environments where global direction needs to land locally. I'm quadrilingual (Spanish native · English · French · Italian), which has given me a genuine edge working with companies as I don't just align markets, I engage them in their language. I'm now targeting for leadership roles in sales & marketing in specialty pharma or biotech, ideally with direct reports and P&L exposure, where I can drive both brand strategy and commercial performance. If you're building or strengthening a marketing leadership team in specialty care, I'd welcome a conversation.

Experience

  • Almirall ()
    • Associate Director, Global Marketing & Strategy Psoriasis Biologics
      Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

      · Led development of Almirall's 15-year strategic roadmap for its flagship Psoriasis Biologic, coordinating a team of 7 senior leaders including Business Unit Directors and General Managers across EU4+UK. · Oversaw approval of a +25M€ R&D Clinical Studies Plan to maximise the long-term commercial value of the company's key biological medicine. · Drove business cases and launch strategies for 2 new indications and lifecycle management initiatives, projected revenue contribution of 100M€+ at peak year. · Directed joint EU-level expert advisory council with Top-8 European KOLs in partnership with Global Medical Affairs.

    • Senior Global Product Manager ImmunoDermatology
      Oct 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs

      · Accountable for global brand strategy across 14 markets (EU4+UK), coordinating VPs and General Managers to grow psoriasis biologic annual sales above key J&J competitor. · Developed and launched a sharper brand strategy and campaign, increasing global brand awareness by 15% through Omnichannel, Content, and EU4 teams. · Created and led Illuminate Global Speaker Training: 550+ HCPs impacted across 14 countries, rated 4.9/5 — expanded to Atopic Dermatitis area the following year. · Launched PsOlve Open Innovation Cycle: +25% project submissions above target, 4.8/5 participant satisfaction, recognised as a top dermatology initiative in Italy.

  • GSK (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • Launch Lead Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease
      Oct 2021 - Sep 2023 · 2 yrs

      · Led cross-functional launch team for local launch plan, field force training, KOL engagement, and global team relationship for the renal anemia indication. · Designed "The Red Thread of Renal Anemia" disease awareness campaign — exceeded 50% of target visits post-launch on GSK Patients website. · Evaluated Specialty Unit pipeline across 4 TAs in collaboration with Business Insights and Medical Affairs; reported findings to the GM. · Supported belimumab Lupus Nephritis indication launch and contributed to Global Marketing omnichannel projects.

    • Product Manager Lupus Nephritis and Anaemia
      Jul 2021 - Oct 2021 · 4 mos

  • AstraZeneca (5 yrs 1 mo)
    • Brand Manager Renal & Hyperkalemia
      Nov 2018 - Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      · Delivered the best global Lokelma launch result — fastest market uptake worldwide, +140% sales vs. main competitor in 6 months, overachieving all budget objectives. · Managed full brand strategy, agency relationships, and tactical execution for nephrology/cardiology stakeholders.

    • Brand Manager Cardiovascular
      Mar 2018 - Nov 2018 · 9 mos

      · Managed brand strategy and tactical execution for Brilique in the cardiovascular portfolio ahead of internal promotion to the Lokelma launch team.

    • Digital Specialist & Business Excellence Trainee
      Jul 2016 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

      · Executed Veeva CRM Approved Email and Engage features across all 3 therapeutic areas at multichannel level, enhancing digital communication effectiveness across the Spanish affiliate. · Led the account-level marketing coordination execution for the Cardiology Sales Force FLSMs and National Sales Manager

  • Undergraduate Researcher at Universidad Complutense de Madrid
    Jan 2016 - Jun 2016 · 6 mos

  • Associate Pharmacist at Pharmacie Lafayette
    Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 · 2 mos

    - Patient Care and CME - Orders & billing management