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Ricardo Russo

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Sr Brand Manager | Sr Product Manager - Respiratory - COPD at Sanofi
📍 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Ricardo is a Senior Brand Manager at Sanofi with 17 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in respiratory and cardiovascular medicine. An immunologist with a Ph. D. from Unifesp, he has a strong track record in strategy and has led or co-led the launch of six specialty brands.

Outside of his professional role, Ricardo demonstrates a deep appreciation for the history of science and a commitment to public health advocacy, as seen in his reflections on scientific discoveries and awareness days like World AIDS Day. Colleagues describe him as collaborative, organized, and an inspiring mentor.

He is a co-creator of a campaign that won the "Lupa de Ouro, " considered the "Oscar" of the Brazilian pharmaceutical industry.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Sr Brand Manager | Sr Product Manager - Respiratory - COPD
Job Level
Middle
Location
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Pharma Launch Strategy
He has extensive experience leading pre-launch and launch strategies for specialty drugs in immunology, dermatology, and cardiovascular disease at Sanofi, AstraZeneca, and Novartis.
Immunology & Public Health
Holds a Ph. D. in Immunology and has published research on HIV prevention. He actively posts about public health topics like World AIDS Day, reflecting a long-term passion.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Sr Brand Manager | Sr Product Manager - Respiratory - COPD
Sanofi
1-2025 - 1-2026
Launch Manager | New Products Manager | Pipeline Manager | Pre-Launch Manager
AstraZeneca
11-2021 - 10-2024
Senior Brand Manager | Senior Product Manager & New Business Models Manager - Cardiovascular
Novartis
6-2021 - 11-2021
Global Marketing Associate - Allergy & Dermatology (short assignment)
Novartis
3-2021 - 6-2021
Senior Product Manager | Senior Brand Manager | Senior Marketing Manager - Allergy & Dermatology
Novartis
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Education
2004 - 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Unifesp - Universidade Federal de São Paulo
2000 - 2003
Bachelor's degree
Unifesp - Universidade Federal de São Paulo
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