Alejandra Ayala Palomar

Alejandra Ayala Palomar has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Alejandra currently works at Allergan Aesthetics as the Allergan Medical Institute Director, leading the institution's medical education efforts. Alejandra also served as the Interim LATAM Marketing Director for Juvéderm and as the Associate Director of Marketing Aesthetics, where they were responsible for developing strategic visions and long-term objectives for the aesthetics portfolio.

Prior to their role at Allergan Aesthetics, Alejandra worked at Novartis as the Business Unit Head Hematology, where they led the sales and marketing team in creating and executing strategic and tactical plans. Alejandra was also a Senior Product Line Manager at Novartis, overseeing important leukemia products and managing a team of associates and external collaborators.

Before their time at Novartis, Alejandra worked at Roche as a Senior Manager of Product Management, responsible for brand plan development and market access strategies. Alejandra also held roles as a Patient Access Group Manager and a Patient Support Manager, overseeing patient support programs and improving patient adherence.

Earlier in their career, Alejandra worked at FleishmanHillard and Burson-Marsteller in PR and communications roles. Alejandra also had a role as a PR Assistant at Novartis.

Overall, Alejandra Ayala Palomar has extensive experience in leadership, marketing, and strategic planning within the pharmaceutical and aesthetics industries.

Alejandra Ayala Palomar completed their education at INSEAD in 2011, where they obtained a degree in Marketing called "Marketing for Champions." Prior to that, from 1998 to 2003, they studied at Tecnológico de Monterrey, where they earned a Licenciatura in Estudios sobre comunicación y medios (Communication Studies) and a Communications Science Degree with an honorific mention grade. Additionally, they hold several certifications, including "What to Do in the First 90 Days of Your New Job" from LinkedIn in 2021, "Certificado Curso Nutrition and Health: Micronutrients and Malnutrition" from edX in 2020, "How to Manage Your Manager" from LinkedIn in 2020, and they are currently pursuing a Food and nutrition professional certificate from Wageningen University & Research.