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Vera Manara

@veramanara

Message

Patient advocacy and oncology communications leader driving patient-centered programs and cross-functional solutions.

Italy

Message

What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead patient-centered advocacy and communication programs in oncology, collaborate cross-functionally, drive education and measurable patient impact.

I am an oncology patient advocacy and communications professional with extensive experience designing Patient Support Programs, driving disease awareness, and partnering with patient advocacy groups to bring patient voices into company decisions. At Pfizer I lead regional patient advocacy initiatives, develop educational programs for patients and HCPs, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver national-impact communication and support solutions.

I have a long commercial and field background in the pharmaceutical industry, with roles at Sandoz, Schering Plough and Menarini focused on relationship management, territory strategy and project leadership. I combine project management, content creation and stakeholder engagement to create patient-centered programs and measurable impact in oncology care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Health Solution Partner

Current

Pfizer

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Lead patient advocacy and communication initiatives for Oncology North West, developing Patient Support Programs, disease awareness campaigns, and educational materials while integrating patient voices into company strategy.

Patient Advocacy Communication Strategy Patient Support Cross Functional Collaboration Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Content Creation Disease Awareness

ISF Specialist Oncology

Pfizer

Mar 2019 - Jul 2022 (3 years 4 months)

Managed clinician relationships and territorial opportunities for Oncology in Liguria and Piemonte, driving strategies to achieve company sales and medical engagement targets.

Territory Planning Sales Strategy Stakeholder Engagement Opportunity Identification Collaboration With HQ Account Management Medical Affairs

Product Specialist

Sandoz

Oct 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 5 months)

Promoted biosimilars across Liguria and Sardinia, supporting tender compliance and driving adoption with clinicians and hospital pharmacists to meet regional targets.

Tender Management Account Management Sales Coaching

Sales Consultant

Sandoz

May 2011 - Sep 2017 (6 years 4 months)

Managed orders for private pharmacies and local wholesalers in Liguria, coached regional sales teams, and supported achievement of commercial objectives across multiple regions.