Profilo professionale
Panoramica
Esperienza lavorativa
Istruzione
Competenze
Lingue
Cronologia
Generic
Vincenzo Blandino

Vincenzo Blandino

Brescia

Profilo professionale

Strategic and results-driven pharmaceutical professional with over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including specialty care and rare diseases, with a strong track record in multiple successful product launches across cardiovascular, neuroscience, and hematology areas.

Proven ability to lead within cross-functional matrices, driving alignment and execution across medical, market access, and commercial functions to ensure successful product adoption and improved patient outcomes. Recognized for building strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders and for translating complex healthcare challenges into actionable strategies at local and regional level.

Experienced in managing key accounts and treatment centers, with a consistent focus on optimizing patient pathways and accelerating access to innovative therapies. Known for combining a strategic mindset with execution excellence, contributing to the successful uptake of newly launched products and sustainable business growth.

Highly collaborative and proactive, with a natural inclination towards leadership and team development, with a strong motivation to take on broader leadership responsibilities and drive impact at a larger scale.

Panoramica

10
10
years of professional experience

Esperienza lavorativa

ACCOUNT SPECIALIST – RARE DISEASES (PNH)

Novartis
Lombardia, Triveneto
2025.05 - ad oggi

- Lead, manage, and drive the local performance of Fabhalta (Iptacopan) in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

- Act as a key partner within a cross-functional matrix (Medical, Market Access, Marketing) to maximize product adoption and patient impact.

- Build and strengthen long-term relationships with key accounts, gaining deep insights into customer challenges and identifying tailored solutions to improve patient care.

- Implement the tactical business plan at local level, engaging all relevant stakeholders within reference centers in close collaboration with the cross-functional team.

- Ensure execution excellence of strategic and tactical initiatives, contributing to strong uptake of Fabhalta in the first months post-launch, including the activation of key reference centers in line with strategic objectives.

PRODUCT SPECIALIST – NEUROSCIENCE

Novartis
Veneto, Emilia Romagna
2019.06 - 2025.04

- Played a key role in the pre-launch and launch of three innovative therapies (Kesimpta, Mayzent, Aimovig), contributing to strategic planning and execution at regional level.

- Collaborated within a cross-functional matrix (Medical, Market Access, Marketing) to align on launch priorities and ensure consistent execution across territories.

- Identified and developed key treatment centers, driving patient pathway optimization and supporting access to innovative therapies.

- Built strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, positioning as a partner in addressing clinical and organizational challenges.

- Contributed to achieving and exceeding sales objectives through structured account planning and execution of targeted initiatives.

- Supported the implementation of local projects, training activities, and initiatives aimed at improving team effectiveness and customer engagement, contributing to consistent execution across the region.

PRODUCT SPECIALIST – ONCOLOGY

Gentili
Lombardia
2018.11 - 2019.05

- Managed oncology portfolio (breast, lung, hematology, pain), driving commercial performance across the assigned territory.

- Partnered with medical and marketing teams to define and implement customer-centric strategies aligned with business objectives.

- Developed strong relationships with key accounts, understanding clinical needs and contributing to improved patient management.

PRODUCT SPECIALIST – CARDIOVASCULAR

Novartis
Lombardia
2017.03 - 2018.10

- Contributed to the successful launch of Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan), supporting adoption across key centers in the territory.

- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop and execute commercial strategies, enhancing patient access to innovative therapies.

- Engaged with key stakeholders to support change management and adoption of a first-in-class treatment.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Malesci
Brescia, Bergamo, Cremona
2015.10 - 2017.02

- Promoted products across respiratory (COPD), cardiovascular, and gastroenterology areas, achieving sales targets within the assigned territory.

- Established and developed relationships with healthcare professionals, building a solid customer network.

- Monitored market dynamics and competitor activity, providing insights to support commercial strategy.

Istruzione

Master in Regional Market Access and Key Account -

ISTUM
Milano
2019-02

Master in Pharmaceutical Management -

ISTUM
Milano
2018-02

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy -

Università Degli Studi Di Milano
Milano
2014-11

Competenze

  • Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Strategic Account Management

  • Product Launch Excellence

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Business Planning & Execution

  • Healthcare System Insight

Lingue

Italiano
Madrelingua
C2
Inglese
Esperto
C2

Cronologia

ACCOUNT SPECIALIST – RARE DISEASES (PNH)

Novartis
2025.05 - ad oggi

PRODUCT SPECIALIST – NEUROSCIENCE

Novartis
2019.06 - 2025.04

PRODUCT SPECIALIST – ONCOLOGY

Gentili
2018.11 - 2019.05

PRODUCT SPECIALIST – CARDIOVASCULAR

Novartis
2017.03 - 2018.10

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Malesci
2015.10 - 2017.02

Master in Regional Market Access and Key Account -

ISTUM

Master in Pharmaceutical Management -

ISTUM

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy -

Università Degli Studi Di Milano
Vincenzo Blandino