Elaine Braga
About Elaine Braga
Elaine Braga is the Senior Manager of Patient Advocacy at Bristol Myers Squibb with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Elaine Braga holds the position of Senior Manager Patient Advocacy at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing advocacy strategies that support patients' needs and perspectives. Her work aims to bridge the gap between patients and the company's strategic goals, ensuring that patient voices are integral to decision-making processes.
Experience in Advocacy and Corporate Affairs
Elaine Braga has a wealth of experience in patient advocacy and corporate affairs, having worked in various roles at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2019 to 2020, she served as the Global Advocacy Manager and the Advocacy and Corporate Affairs Manager in São Paulo. Prior to these roles, she was the Advocacy Manager from 2015 to 2019. Her extensive experience in these domains underscores her commitment to amplifying patient voices and aligning them with corporate strategies.
Previous Roles in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Elaine's career spans over 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry. She has held key roles such as HCV Representative at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson from 2013 to 2015, Product Manager at Shire Pharmaceuticals from 2010 to 2013, and Medical Relations Manager at Sanofi-aventis from 1998 to 2009. These roles have equipped her with a broad understanding of medical relations, product management, and market dynamics.
Educational Background
Elaine Braga completed her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on the pharmaceutical industry from BSP School in 2011. She also holds a graduate degree in Business from Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Her formal education has provided her with a strong foundation in business management and pharmaceutical industry practices.
Professional Tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb
Elaine has been with Bristol Myers Squibb for over 8 years, where she has ascended through various managerial positions in advocacy and corporate affairs. Her tenure at the company is marked by her roles as Advocacy Manager, Global Advocacy Manager, and currently, as Senior Manager Patient Advocacy. This long-standing association reflects her deep-rooted expertise and commitment to the field.