Mauricio Colmenares

Mauricio Colmenares possesses extensive experience in government affairs, patient support, and healthcare management across multiple organizations in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Currently serving as Senior Government Affairs and Patient Support for PTC Therapeutics, Inc., since August 2019, Mauricio focuses on building networks and representing the company within government agencies and patient associations in the SAM region. Prior to this role, experience at Shire Pharmaceuticals included positions as Specialist Access and Reimbursement and Access and Reimbursement Specialist, emphasizing health administration, market access, and stakeholder engagement. Earlier roles included Director Nacional de Servicios Medicos at Colsanitas S.A., managing national healthcare service strategies, and Senior Medical Advisor and Medical Auditor at Sanitas, overseeing medical practices and auditing services. Mauricio holds a Master’s degree in Health Economy and multiple degrees in Health Administration, Medicine, and project and risk management from prestigious universities in Colombia.