MacArena Candales

Macarena Candales is an experienced professional in market access and business development, currently serving as the Director of Market Access and Business Development at Fresenius Medical Care since March 2021. Prior to this role, Macarena held the position of Strategic Account Manager at Johnson & Johnson for nearly six years, where responsibilities included planning account strategies, developing long-term partnerships, and leading integrated account teams. Earlier career experiences include roles at Elsevier as Clinical Solutions Marketing Manager, BD as Diabetes Care Marketing and Sales Specialist, and Nycomed as a Sales Representative, among others. Macarena possesses a Pharmacist Degree from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, an MBA in the Pharmaceutical Industry from Universidad de Alcalá, and completed a leadership program at Esade.