Personal Experience
Leila is a seasoned pharmaceutical executive with over 20 years of experience in driving strategic development, market access, and business expansion. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Pharmacentric, she specializes in portfolio optimization, data-driven decision-making, and innovative healthcare solutions. Leila's expertise spans oncology, cardiology, neurology, and endocrinology, and she has held key leadership roles at top global companies, including Cooper Pharma and Nielsen.
Skills
Leila is a highly skilled pharmaceutical executive with a strong background in strategic development, market access, and data-driven decision-making. Her expertise spans various therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiology, neurology, and endocrinology.
- Strategic Development & Business Expansion
- Sales & Marketing Leadership
- Market Access & Medico-Regulatory Affairs
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Product Launch & Portfolio Management
- Team Leadership & Human Resources Management
- Expertise in Pharma Distribution
Education
Leila’s educational background includes advanced programs at prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School, INSEAD, and HEC Paris. With a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a Master’s in Health Products Industrialization.
- Harvard Business School – High Potentials Leadership Program, May 2021
- INSEAD – Blue Ocean Strategy Program, Innovation, 2015
- ESCP Business School – Finance for Non-Financiers, 2016
- HEC Paris – Master’s in Marketing, 2003–2004
- Faculté de Pharmacie Philippe Maupas, Tours, France – Doctor of Pharmacy
Past Experiences
Leila has held key leadership roles in renowned companies like Pharmacentric (Co-Founder & CEO), Cooper Pharma, and Nielsen. She has a proven track record in driving product launches, improving market access, and leading business strategies in global healthcare markets.
- Alcantara Pharmaceuticals – Co-Founder
- Pharmacentric – Co-Founder & CEO
- Cooper Pharma – Director of Commercial Operations and Marketing
- Nielsen – Marketing Consultant
- Eli Lilly and Company – Junior Project Manager, Oncology
