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Frances Milnes

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Country President Nordics at Novartis
📍 Denmark

Frances Milnes is a seasoned pharmaceutical leader with over 20 years at Novartis, currently serving as the Country President for the Nordics. Her expertise covers market access, commercial excellence, and lifecycle strategy across multiple regions. She holds a Masters degree from the University of Cambridge and certifications in Generative AI.

Outside of work, Frances is a mother to two boys and lives in Copenhagen. She is an avid traveler, having recently been on safari in Tanzania and diving in Zanzibar. Her family enjoys outdoor activities together, including camping and skiing, and recently celebrated one year of living in Denmark.

Unique fact: She developed an innovative ophthalmics insurance product specifically for reinsurers in the Chinese market.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Country President Nordics
Location
Denmark
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Organizational Change
She is currently leading a major organizational change, launching a new Nordic structure at Novartis and focusing on managing the transition for her teams.
AI in Pharma
She has recently completed certifications in "Generative AI for Executives" and "Build Anything with AI", signaling a strong interest in applying AI to the pharmaceutical industry.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Country President Nordics
Novartis
7-2022 - 12-2024
President Taiwan
Novartis
5-2020 - 7-2022
Head of Marketing and Commercial Excellence, AMACO, Oncology
Novartis
8-2017 - 5-2020
Head Value and Access AMACO
Novartis
6-2013 - 8-2017
Global Head Market Access Ophthalmology Franchise
Novartis
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Education
2009 - 2011
Masters
University of Cambridge
1995 - 1998
2.1
Newcastle University
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