Helena Freitas

Country Lead at Sanofi with expertise in Corporate Affairs

Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal

About

Steering Sanofi Portugal as Country Lead, my role encompasses strategic oversight and fostering market access, particularly for healthcare innovations. With a strong footing in corporate affairs, my expertise in critical thinking and negotiation has been instrumental in driving Sanofi Vaccines operations as General Manager. Our team's dedication to enhancing healthcare delivery is evident in our engagement with stakeholders, including Health Authorities and INFARMED. Through collaborative efforts, we've advanced commercial policies across diverse therapeutic areas, ensuring access to vital treatments under my guidance.

Experience

  • Sanofi (9 yrs 11 mos)
    • Country Lead Sanofi Portugal
      Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • General Manager Sanofi Pasteur Portugal
      Aug 2020 - Present · 6 yrs

    • Market Access & Public Affairs Director
      Sep 2016 - Aug 2020 · 4 yrs

  • Bristol-Myers Squibb (12 yrs)
    • Market Access & Governamental Affairs Director
      Apr 2012 - Aug 2016 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    • Sales and Marketing Manager HIV
      Mar 2011 - Apr 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Product Manager, HIV
      Aug 2009 - Feb 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Supervisor Auditor at Ernst & Young
    1999 - 2004 · 5 yrs

    International Experience - Mozambique (2 years)