Maria Areal
About Maria Areal
Maria Areal is the Market Access Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having previously worked at Pfizer, Sanofi, CAEME, and EY.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Maria Areal is currently serving as Market Access Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS). In this role, she oversees strategies and operations to optimize the reimbursement and market entry of pharmaceutical products. Her responsibilities include liaising with healthcare authorities, negotiating coverage terms, and ensuring the efficient rollout of medications in the marketplace.
Previous Role at Pfizer
Prior to joining Bristol-Myers Squibb, Maria Areal worked as a Market Access Manager at Pfizer from 2012 to 2017. During her five-year tenure, she undertook key initiatives to enhance Pfizer's market presence, managed relationships with healthcare providers, and developed comprehensive plans to secure product acceptance and pricing approvals.
Tenure at Sanofi
Before her role at Pfizer, Maria worked at Sanofi as a Senior Market Access Analyst from 2007 to 2012. At Sanofi, she was instrumental in analyzing market conditions, identifying access barriers, and crafting strategies for product placements. This early exposure laid the groundwork for her future success in market access roles.
Experience in Enterprise Relationship Management at CAEME
Between 2005 and 2007, Maria served as a Senior Analyst in Enterprise Relationship Management at CAEME. Her duties included managing strategic relationships with business partners, understanding the enterprise ecosystem, and facilitating communication to improve business processes and outcomes.
Educational Background
Maria Areal holds a master's degree from Facultad de Humanidades de la Sede de Mendoza de la UCA. Additionally, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Buenos Aires, where she studied from 1997 to 2002. Her academic background provided a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in the pharmaceutical industry.
Career Beginnings at EY
Maria began her professional journey at EY, working as a Senior Auditor from 2000 to 2005. Her experience at EY included conducting audits, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing risk management advice. This role equipped her with analytical skills and a detailed-oriented approach, which she later applied in her transition to market access roles.
Industry Experience and Transition
With over 15 years of experience in market access and commercial roles within the pharmaceutical industry, Maria Areal has accumulated extensive knowledge and expertise. She made a significant career transition from being a Senior Auditor at EY to specializing in market access, working with leading pharmaceutical companies such as Sanofi, Pfizer, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.