Joana Utrera Mba

Joana Utrera, Ph.D. MBA has diverse work experience in the fields of medical affairs, clinical sales, and research. Joana has held various leadership roles in companies such as Indivumed Group and Sysmex España.

In their most recent position as Director Iberia Operations at Indivumed Group, Joana was responsible for training, updating, and communicating the value of an advanced oncology analytics platform for cancer patient management. Joana also managed end-to-end clinical trials, data management, and closing contracts with clinical partners. Additionally, they served as a Medical Scientific Liaison for key opinion leaders in the field of oncology.

Prior to this, Joana worked as the Manager Country Operations Iberia at Indivumed Group, where they focused on establishing and expanding clinical operations for high-quality cancer biospecimen collection. Joana maintained relationships with stakeholders and principal investigators, negotiating contracts in compliance with GCP regulations.

Previously, Joana held multiple roles at Sysmex España. As the Medical Affairs Manager and Oncology Clinical Sales Manager, they transferred and adapted clinical proposals into valuable clinical studies. Joana coordinated Clinical Research Associates and ensured effective communication with all business units. In their role as the Oncology Clinical Sales Manager, Joana acted as the main contact person for KOLs and was responsible for enrolling them in clinical studies and discussing scientific topics. Joana also led the Life Science Sales team, managing talent and pursuing sales goals.

Before joining Sysmex España, Joana worked as an Application Specialists Coordinator and an Application Specialist. In these positions, they provided training and support for Life Sciences products, both remotely and in-person. Joana also coordinated the application specialists team and ensured customer satisfaction and quality assurance.

Earlier in their career, Joana served as a Research Assistant Professor at the Universitat de Barcelona, where they taught practical classes in Cell Biology and Histology and evaluated student performance.

Overall, Joana Utrera, Ph.D. MBA has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on oncology, clinical sales, and research. Joana has demonstrated expertise in training, relationship management, project coordination, and leadership.

Joana Utrera, Ph.D. MBA, has an extensive education history that spans over two decades. Joana'seducational journey began in 1999 when they enrolled at the Universitat de Barcelona to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Biology, with a focus on healthcare biology. Joana successfully completed their undergraduate studies in 2004.

Driven by their passion for research, Joana went on to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology at the same university. Joana dedicated five years to conduct in-depth research and completed their Ph.D. in 2010.

Recognizing the importance of business knowledge in their field, Joana sought to enhance their skills in administration and management. In 2017, they enrolled at EAE Business School and completed an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. This provided their with a strong foundation in business administration and management.

Joana's thirst for knowledge didn't end there. In 2019, they further expanded their expertise by obtaining additional certifications and diplomas. Joana completed a diploma in Project Management at the University of California, Berkeley, and also pursued courses in Project Management and Big Data & Analytics for business at EAE Business School and the University of California, Berkeley, respectively. Additionally, they completed a program on Accelerating Leadership Agility at the University of California, Berkeley.

To stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in their field, Joana pursued two Master's degrees at CEU Cardenal Herrera University. From 2020 to 2022, they focused on Precision Oncology, specializing in Genomics and Big Data. Following this, from 2022 to 2023, they pursued a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Clinical Trials, focusing on monitoring and management.

In addition to their formal education, Joana has also acquired several certifications. Joana obtained certifications in Excel for Business Analysts, Pitching Your Ideas Strategically, Project Management Skills for Leaders, Sales Strategies and Approaches in a New World of Selling, and Virtual Selling for Sales Professionals, all from LinkedIn.

Joana Utrera, Ph.D. MBA, has continuously pursued education and training to broaden their knowledge and skills in biology, business administration, project management, and sales strategies. Joana'sextensive educational background, complemented by additional certifications, positions their as a highly qualified and well-rounded professional in their field.