Juan José Fernández Romero
About Juan José Fernández Romero
Juan José Fernández Romero serves as the Lead of Government Affairs for EMEA at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, where he focuses on patient advocacy and public policy analysis. He has extensive experience in European health policy and has held various roles in organizations such as the European Medicines Agency and the European Patients' Forum.
Work at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Juan José Fernández Romero currently serves as the Lead of Government Affairs (EMEA) at Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on patient advocacy and government affairs within the EMEA region. He is responsible for organizing and planning the European Patient Panel meetings to support patient advocacy efforts. Additionally, he collaborates with patient advocacy groups and government officials in the EMEA region to identify strategic partnership opportunities.
Previous Experience in Government Affairs
Juan José Fernández Romero has a diverse background in government affairs and public policy. He worked as a Policy Officer at the European Patients' Forum from 2022 to 2023, where he focused on patient-related policies. Prior to that, he served as a Policy Assistant at the same organization in 2021. His experience also includes a role as an Internal Corporate Relations Assistant at the European Medicines Agency from 2018 to 2019, and as an Assistant at COCIR, the European Trade Association, in 2017.
Educational Background
Juan José Fernández Romero holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government from Universidad Pablo de Olavide, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. He also studied European Studies and Political Science at Uniwersytet Opolski during an Erasmus Academic Exchange from 2012 to 2013. Furthermore, he earned a Master’s Degree in European Studies from the University of Gothenburg between 2014 and 2016.
Involvement in Health Policy Initiatives
Fernández Romero has a keen interest in the role of patients as co-creators of EU health policies. He analyzes the impact of European and national public policy initiatives, including the European Orphan Drug Legislation, on Amylyx Pharmaceuticals. His involvement in health policy extends to mentoring the Digital Health Transition and Governance Committee at the European Health Parliament from 2021 to 2022.
International Experience
Juan José Fernández Romero has gained international experience through various roles. He worked at the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU and the Embassy of Spain in Stockholm, Sweden, enhancing his expertise in European policies. Additionally, he served as a Young Gasteiner at the European Health Forum Gastein in 2022, and as a Programme Coordinator at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin in 2014.