Natalia Pitondo
About Natalia Pitondo
Natalia Pitondo is the Finance Director for Product Development Cell Therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb and the Finance Director for the Respiratory Franchise at Novartis in New Jersey, United States. She has extensive experience in financial planning and analysis within the pharmaceutical industry, having worked in various international locations and held multiple roles at Novartis and other companies.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Natalia Pitondo currently serves as the Finance Director for Product Development Cell Therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she oversees the financial aspects of cell therapy product development, ensuring that financial planning aligns with the strategic goals of the organization. Her responsibilities include budget management, financial forecasting, and collaboration with other departments to drive the financial strategy of cell therapy projects.
Current Role at Novartis
Alongside her position at Bristol Myers Squibb, Natalia Pitondo also works as the Finance Director for the Respiratory Franchise at Novartis in New Jersey, United States. Here, she is responsible for the financial planning and analysis of the respiratory products portfolio. Her role involves strategic financial oversight, budgeting, and the development of financial models to support the respiratory franchise's commercial objectives.
Career Journey at Novartis
Natalia Pitondo has held several positions at Novartis, showcasing her expertise in financial planning and strategic analysis. From 2017 to 2020, she served as the Associate Director of Finance for Respiratory, New Products, and Strategic Planning, focusing on financial forecasting and strategic initiatives. Prior to that, she worked as the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis from 2015 to 2016 in Basel, Switzerland, and from 2016 to 2017 in the Greater New York City Area. She started her journey at Novartis as a Financial Planning and Analysis Coordinator in São Paulo, Brazil, from 2014 to 2015.
Previous Experience in Financial Analysis
Before joining Novartis, Natalia Pitondo worked at Sandoz as a Business Planning and Analysis Specialist from 2012 to 2013 in São Paulo, Brazil. She also held a position as Senior Associate in Financial Planning and Analysis at Brasil Foods S/A between 2011 and 2012. Her early career included four years at PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) as a Transaction Services Senior Associate specializing in M&A due diligence, and internships at Comgas and Empresa Junior FAAP in São Paulo, Brazil.
Educational Background
Natalia Pitondo has a diverse educational background that supports her career in finance and strategic planning. She achieved a Post-Graduation in Marketing and Strategy from ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing in 2014. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Trevisan Escola de Negócios, completed in 2009, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from FAAP - Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado, completed in 2007.