Rodrigo Ruiz
About Rodrigo Ruiz
Rodrigo Ruiz is the Head of Country Pharmacovigilance Mexico at Bristol-Myers Squibb, responsible for leading product safety-related issues and ensuring audit readiness in Mexico.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Rodrigo Ruiz serves as the Head Of Country Pharmacovigilance Mexico at Bristol-Myers Squibb, located in New Jersey, United States. In this role, he has been responsible for leading and resolving all product safety-related issues in Mexico since October 2015. He ensures the team is audit-ready and leads cross-functional teams for effective internal and external inspections. As the local pharmacovigilance representative, he is part of the crisis management team when necessary. Rodrigo reports directly to the Pharmacovigilance Hub Manager with a dotted line to the GPV&E Regional Director/Head.
Career History at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before becoming Head Of Country Pharmacovigilance Mexico, Rodrigo Ruiz worked as a Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2011 to 2015 in New Jersey, United States. During his tenure as a Senior Pharmacovigilance Associate, he played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of pharmacovigilance processes and systems.
Previous Work Experience
Rodrigo Ruiz has a diverse background in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. He worked at Asesores En Prensa Y Comunicación as an Associate Medical from 2007 to 2008 for 8 months. Additionally, he served as a Senior Clinical Site Manager at Parexel in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. In these roles, he gained extensive experience in managing clinical trials and ensuring regulatory compliance in the medical field.
Educational Background
Rodrigo Ruiz holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Thunderbird School of Global Management, where he studied Business Administration, Business from 2012 to 2014. He also studied Medicine at Instituto Politécnico Nacional from 2009 to 2010 for one year. He previously attended the University of Buenos Aires from 2001 to 2006 and Universidad La Salle, A.C. from 2000 to 2005, where he completed additional medical education.
Responsibilities and Team Management
In his current role, Rodrigo Ruiz is responsible for managing and developing local pharmacovigilance staff to ensure they are competent and well-trained. His leadership is crucial for maintaining effective pharmacovigilance operations in Mexico. He ensures readiness for audits, leads cross-functional inspections, and plays a key role in crisis management when needed.