Iwona Gomes Andrade

Iwona Gomes Andrade, Dr., cPMP, PSM I, is an accomplished leader in medical strategic operations with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as the Head of Medical Strategic Operations at UCB since September 2021, Iwona has held various leadership positions at Takeda, Shire, Baxalta, and Baxter International Inc., focusing on global medical affairs, strategic operations, and program management. Notable contributions include supporting the strategic execution and governance in regional and global contexts and enhancing operational efficiency through cross-functional collaboration. Iwona's strategic insights were further developed during a tenure as a strategy consultant at Boston Consulting Group, where significant projects included mergers and marketing harmonization for major pharmaceutical clients.