Francisco Javier Muñoz Casquero
About Francisco Javier Muñoz Casquero
Francisco Javier Muñoz Casquero is a Pharmacovigilance Trainee at Bristol Myers Squibb in Madrid, Spain, with a background in biotechnology and business management.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Francisco Javier Muñoz Casquero currently works as a Pharmacovigilance Trainee at Bristol Myers Squibb in Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, España. In this role, he is involved in monitoring the safety of pharmaceutical products and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for adverse event reporting. This hands-on experience in pharmacovigilance helps solidify his understanding of risk management in the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background in Biotechnology and Business
Francisco earned a Bachelor's degree in Biotecnología from Universidad de Extremadura, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. His education continued with a Máster en Biotecnología de la Salud, tecnología y gestión de empresas biotecnológicas from CESIF, completed between 2020 and 2021. Francisco also broadened his business acumen by completing the Business Expert program at ThePowerMBA from 2019 to 2020 and a Curso de experto universitario en medicina personalizada y genómica at UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia from 2019 to 2020.
Early Career and Practical Experience
Francisco began his professional journey as an intern at Laboratorios Larrasa in 2018, where he gained practical experience in clinical genetic diagnostics, human and animal genome sequencing, and library preparation for sequencing. He also worked as a research group trainee at GIEN, Universidad de Extremadura, from 2018 to 2019, contributing to academic projects while completing his final year undergraduate thesis.
Shift from Laboratory Work to Business Management
Francisco's participation in the 'Explorer, jóvenes con ideas' program by Banco Santander was a pivotal point in his career. This program ignited his interest in business and project management within the scientific field, prompting a shift from purely laboratory-focused roles to interdisciplinary team projects where science and business intersect. He is particularly keen on roles that integrate scientific research with business strategies to achieve comprehensive project goals.
Skills in Innovation and Bio-entrepreneurship
Through the ThePowerMBA Future Leader program, Francisco has acquired skills in various domains such as innovation, bio-entrepreneurship, design thinking, marketing, sales, and technology transfer. These skills complement his scientific expertise, making him well-equipped to navigate the complexities of biotechnology companies and contribute effectively to business strategies and marketing efforts.