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Jose María Barranco Zafra

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General Manager at Insulet España
📍 Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area, Spain

Jose María Barranco Zafra serves as the General Manager for Insulet in Spain, leveraging over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. His career is marked by leadership roles at Abbott Diabetes Care and Novo Nordisk, combining a medical doctorate with an MBA from IE Business School to drive commercial success.

His background as a medical doctor and a clinical research rotation at Emory University highlight a deep-rooted passion for endocrinology and patient care. This clinical foundation provides a unique perspective in his commercial leadership roles, bridging the gap between medical practice and business strategy.

He possesses a unique combination of a medical degree, extensive commercial leadership experience in the diabetes space, and a certification in Private Equity.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
General Manager
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area, Spain
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Priorities

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Diabetes Technology
His career at Insulet, Abbott Diabetes Care, and Novo Nordisk is centered on advancing and managing technologies for diabetes patients.
Market Access
Previously held the title of Market Access and Sales Director at Abbott, indicating deep expertise in healthcare system navigation and product adoption.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
General Manager
Insulet España
4-2018 - 6-2025
Market Access and Sales Director
Abbott Diabetes Care
1-2017 - 3-2018
Sales Director
Abbott Diabetes Care
8-2015 - 9-2015
Diabetes & Endocrinology Research Unit
Grady Memorial Hospital (Emory University Atlanta --Georgia)
5-2013 - 3-2015
Commercial Director
Novo Nordisk
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Education
2004 - 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
IE Business School
1994 - 1996
Doctor
Universidad de Granada
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