Orlando Castellanos
About Orlando Castellanos
Orlando Castellanos is a Senior Director of Medical Affairs at OPKO Health, Inc., with extensive experience in regulatory approval and product launch in Latin America. He has held various medical leadership roles and has a strong educational background in medicine and business administration.
Work at OPKO Health
Orlando Castellanos currently serves as Senior Director of Medical Affairs at OPKO Health, Inc., a position he has held since 2017 in Miami, Florida. Prior to this role, he was the Regional Medical Affairs Director for Latin America from 2013 to 2017 and served as Country Medical Director from 2011 to 2013 in Santiago, Chile. His responsibilities include providing clinical leadership for phase III clinical trials and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Education and Expertise
Orlando Castellanos holds a Medical Doctor degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela, where he studied from 1987 to 1994. He also completed a specialization in General Surgery from 1995 to 1998 at the same institution. Furthering his education, he obtained a specialization in Pediatric Surgery from Universidad del Valle (CO) from 2000 to 2002, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidad del Desarrollo from 2011 to 2012. He achieved a Diploma in Company Administration and Management from Universidad del Desarrollo from 2010 to 2011.
Background
Orlando Castellanos has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked at Teva Pharmaceuticals as Medical Manager from 2002 to 2007 in Caracas, Venezuela, and later as Country Medical Director from 2007 to 2009. He also held the position of Marketing and Sales Director at KNOP LABORATORIOS for one year in Santiago, Chile, from 2010 to 2011. His career spans multiple roles that emphasize regulatory approval and product launch in the Latin American region.
Achievements
Orlando Castellanos has demonstrated proven experience in regulatory approval and product launch, particularly in the Latin American market. He has successfully led the establishment and consolidation of complex projects in the region, ensuring alignment with both global and local strategies. His role involves establishing and maintaining alliances with various teams, including Operations, Quality, and Regulatory, as well as healthcare professionals and clinical research organizations.