Sofia Rizzo

Sofia Rizzo currently serves as the Director of Global Policy at Sandoz since April 2024. Prior to this role, Sofia was the Global Head of Professional Education at Nelsons, where responsibilities included leading global education initiatives targeting healthcare professionals and driving sales through effective recommendations. Sofia's previous experience at Walgreens Boots Alliance spanned nearly a decade, holding positions such as International Business Development Senior Manager and Healthcare Public Affairs, focusing on pharmacy services design, strategic project leadership, and stakeholder engagement. Earlier roles included customer propositions management and pharmacy management. Sofia began their career as a pharmacist at Antica farmacia del Verziere and various pharmacy chains, demonstrating a comprehensive background in pharmacy and healthcare. Educational qualifications include a degree in Pharmacy from Università degli Studi di Milano and a Bachelor of Piano from Conservatorio di musica G.Verdi.