Juan Ruiz
About Juan Ruiz
Juan Ruiz is the Director Commercial at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various strategic roles at companies such as The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson and Synovate.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Juan Ruiz serves as the Director Commercial at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving commercial success through a patient-centric approach. His responsibilities include overseeing commercial strategies and ensuring alignment with the company's mission in the pharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience at Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Prior to joining Kite Pharma, Juan Ruiz worked at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. He held various positions, including Director of Global Strategic Marketing & Operations for CARVYKTI™ from 2020 to 2023, and Director of New Products and Business Development in Oncology/Hematology from 2018 to 2023. His tenure at Janssen emphasized strategic marketing and operations in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience at Synovate
Juan Ruiz was employed at Synovate as a Senior Study Director from 2002 to 2006. During his four years there, he contributed to various market research initiatives, enhancing his expertise in global market research and strategic decision-making within the pharmaceutical sector.
Educational Background at Rutgers University
Juan Ruiz earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marketing from Rutgers University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. This educational foundation provided him with essential skills in marketing strategies and business intelligence, which he has applied throughout his career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Expertise in Pharmaceutical Market Research
Juan Ruiz possesses broad expertise in global market research, which informs strategic decision-making in the pharmaceutical industry. He is recognized for his strategic evidence-based decision-making skills across all stages of the pharmaceutical product life-cycle, contributing to effective commercial strategies.