Christel Paganoni-Bruijns

Christel Paganoni-Bruijns MBA has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in roles focused on patient engagement and communication. Christel currently serves as the Global Head of Community Engagement at Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB. Prior to this, Christel held the position of Director of Patient Engagement Rare Diseases at PTC Therapeutics, Inc. from 2019 to 2022. Christel also worked at Novartis as the Global Project Lead for Culture Transformation from 2018 to 2019, and as the Head of Patient Engagement & Communication for the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and African region from 2015 to 2017.

Earlier in their career, Christel worked at Takeda as the Patient Engagement & Communication lead for Emerging Markets from 2013 to 2015. Christel also held roles at Novo Nordisk A/S, where they served as the Global Communications Manager for Victoza® from 2010 to 2013, and at Porter Novelli as the Health Care Practice Leader from 2006 to 2010. Christel began their career at Burson-Marsteller as a Senior Consultant from 2003 to 2006, and at Weber Shandwick as a Client Executive for FMCG from 2002 to 2003.

In summary, Christel Paganoni-Bruijns MBA has a diverse work experience that includes leadership positions focused on patient engagement, communication, and advocacy in the pharmaceutical industry.

Christel Paganoni-Bruijns MBA has a diverse education history. In 2020-2021, they pursued an Executive MBA at IMD. Prior to this, in 2018, they completed a program in Leadership Transformation, specializing in "Facilitating Transformation through Values" at Corporate Evolution. In 2015, Christel received Certified Coach Training from Newfield Network, focusing on coaching. Christel also attended London Business School in 2012 for a course on Strategic Marketing, and Thunderbird School of Global Management in 2011 for "Leading Global Projects for Strategic Results." In 2005, they studied Brand Management at EURIB - European Institute for Brand Management. Earlier in their academic journey, from 2001 to 2002, they obtained a Master's Degree in Strategic Communications from Bond University. Lastly, in 1996-2000, Christel acquired a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Avans University of Applied Sciences. Additionally, in 2021, they obtained certification in Leadership Circle Profile.