Franjo Čaić

Franjo Čaić is an accomplished professional in government and public affairs with extensive experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Government & Public Affairs Europe at Merck Group, Franjo previously held roles at Pfizer as Senior Manager of EU Government Affairs and at Merck as Corporate Relations Expert. With a solid foundation in policy analysis gained during a Blue Book traineeship at the European Commission, Franjo has played key roles in public affairs campaigns, stakeholder relations, and legislative analysis. Academic qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Zagreb, complemented by a summer internship in Pharmacology at the Universidad de Salamanca. Franjo has also actively engaged in various health committees and associations, contributing to healthcare reforms and advocacy efforts across Europe.