Susan Grace-Velarde

Susan Grace-Velarde has a strong background in market research and insights, with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Susan is currently working as the Director of Market Insights at Intercept Pharmaceuticals since February 2023.

Before that, Susan held various roles at Amarin Corporation from 2013 to 2023. Susan started as the Sr. Manager of Market Research and Commercial Analytics from January 2013 to February 2016. Later, they became the Associate Director of Market Research from February 2016 to February 2020. Finally, they served as the Director of Market Research from February 2020 to February 2023.

Prior to their time at Amarin Corporation, Susan worked at Forest Laboratories (now Allergan) as a Senior Manager of Market Research from May 2009 to December 2012. Susan also held positions at Oscient Pharmaceuticals as an Associate Director of Market Research from March 2008 to January 2009, Alpharma Pharmaceuticals as a Sr. Market Research Manager from March 2007 to March 2008, and Kos Pharmaceuticals as a Manager of Marketing Research from June 2003 to February 2007.

Susan's extensive career in market research began at NOP World, where they served as a Group Director of Market Measures from 1997 to 2003. With their vast experience and expertise, Susan is a valuable asset to any organization in the pharmaceutical industry.

Susan Grace-Velarde's education history includes a Master of International Management degree in International Marketing from Thunderbird School of Global Management, which they earned from 1995 to 1996. Prior to that, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Spanish Language and Literature at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

In addition to their formal education, Susan has obtained certification in the Customer Experience Certificate Program from Seton Hall University in July 2022. Susan also completed a certification in Ethical and Legal Issues in Market Research from The University of Georgia - Center for Continuing Education in August 2019.