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GREGORIO BLANCO CARMONA, MSc, MPharmS, BSc, GPhC Telephone: 0034670872595 E-mail: g_blanco_carmona@hotmail.com Skype: g.blanco.carmona General Pharmaceutical Council registered. GPhC reg. no. 2057395 Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Founding Member Sclerosis Multiple Spain (Esclerosismultiple.com) volunteer Spanish Federation for Rare Diseases (FEDER: enfermedades-raras-org) volunteer COMPETENCE SUMMARY

Solid academic background in Life Sciences and comprehensive related formation.

International exposure in both, academic and professional fields.

Therapeutic expertise: multiple sclerosis, oncology, respiratory, cardiology gained in both pharmaceutical industry and NHS hospitals.

Wide clinical experience along from pharmacy to specialist care in Spain and the UK.

Seasoned salesperson in a plethora of businesses: insurance, pharmaceutics, services and projects.

Robust ability for Key Opinion Leaders mapping and cultivation, with a special eye for rising traits.

Strong networking skills in various environments: finance, academics, institutional or agencies.

Entrepreneurial attitude and self-starter.

Strategically minded through individuals and decisions makers.

Local and socially sensible, with volunteer experience in community and healthcare organisations.

Global mind-set due to a dilated international exposure.

Bilingual Spanish English.

Computer literate, with advanced skills in MS Office, e-business, healthcare software and scientific databases.

ACADEMIC FORMATION

Master Degree in Pharmacy and Biochemistry Specialist. UCM, Madrid, Spain.

Specialist Technician of Laboratory in Clinical Analysis. Liceo Centro. Madrid, Spain

Medicines Use Review (MUR). University of Greenwich, UK.

Planning and Managing Clinical Trials. Oxford Brookes University, UK.

GCP Training and Certification. Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. FUTHER EDUCATION

Ambulatory Use of Medicines. UCM, Madrid, Spain.

Clinical Pharmacology. UCM, Madrid, Spain.

Seminar: Development of New Drugs. UCM, Madrid, Spain.

Pharmaceutical Marketing. UCM, Madrid, Spain.

Practical Course of Pharmaceutical Marketing. Spanish Medical Council.

Smoking cessation. CPPE, UK.

Minor ailments scheme. CPPE, UK.

Emergency Hormonal Contraception. College of Pharmacy Practice. University of Nottingham.

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CORPORATE IN-HOUSE TRAINING

Medical Sales. Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

Leadership in action. NAPP Pharmaceuticals.

COPD & Asthma. Chiesi UK.

Hypertension, angina and Cardiology Fundaments. Chiesi UK.

Osteoporosis and bone health. Chiesi UK. LANGUAGES

ENGLISH: advanced level.

SPANISH: mother tongue. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consultant pharmacist: MedicsPro and other agencies From December 2014 to present time.

o Hospital pharmacist across any region of the UK (agency work) o Clinical screening of prescriptions and accuracy checking. o Ward work. o Therapeutic fields: Oncology, Cardiology, Respiratory, Neurology o Clinical Trials: responsible for the Investigational Medical Product dispensing,

keeping double blind, follow protocol and hospital SOPs.

Career break (volunteer for NGO): from May 2013 to December 2014. o Voluntary work with people with learning disabilities (theatre, education, and

empowerment). o Mountain guide. o Producer of organic food. o Voluntary as an area expert due to the newly created National Park of Sierra del

Guadarrama.

Scientific Advisor and Business Development: NESGÉ Project. From May 2011 to May 2013.

o Field: clinical nutrition, nutraceuticals specifically developed for elderly population o Therapeutic areas: Neurology (Alzheimer disease co-adjuvant treatment with or

without depression) o Target: Geriatrics, Internal Medicine specialists, Clinical Nutritionists. o Provides in-depth scientific information to external customers on demand o Provide customers with scientific information and materials upon documented

request o Attends appropriate scientific congresses to interact with KOLs o Organize and contribute to round-table-meetings to stimulate scientific exchange

between physicians o Facilitate development of Investigator Study Proposals in line with client Strategy o Identify and develop new KOLs in line with NESGÉ strategy. o Develop KOL advocacy through provision of scientific and clinical information and

involvement in advisory activities o Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge regarding products and pathology. o Support the business unit scientifically in business developments as appropriate. o Provide guidance regarding appropriate speakers for national/international

congresses and workshops in order to spread and enhance scientific exchange. o Organises clinical and scientific education as well as in-house training for sales

representatives and other appropriate staff as required o Elaboration of the Company’s business plan and set up. o Search and take on board new investors (companies or public sector).

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Contract Community pharmacist: From June 2010 to October 2010. Asturias (Spain). o Rural setting o Fixed term 4 month´s contract

Locum Community pharmacist: From September 2009 to March 2010. Mainly London and Bristol.

o Delivering Pharmacist services for the main pharmacy chains and some independents, being responsible for dispense and supervise a variable number of items per month.

o Methadone and buprenorphine services o Prescriptions processing and submission. o Medicines Uses Review o Some health initiatives: repeat dispensing, Homecare Services, hypertension,

glucose or Chlamydia testing.

Locum Hospital Pharmacist: From February 2009 to September 2009. o Hospitals serviced: Bristol Royal Infirmary and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother,

Margate. o Clinical screening of in-patient and ward medications, as well as medication on

discharge. o Clinical Trials: responsible for the Investigational Medical Product dispensing,

keeping double blind, follow protocol and hospital SOPs.

Clinical Support Services. Chiesi UK. United Kingdom. From February 2008 to February 2009.

o Therapeutic areas: Respiratory, Cardiology and bone health. o Non promotional clinical service, in which via a complete clinical and therapeutic

review, the Company products will be prescribed. o Some asthma clinics. o Day-to-day meeting with GPs, Nurses and Practice Managers in order to support

and service their Health Centre. o Delivery training courses for NHS Health Centres and PCT projects. o Mentoring fellow pharmacists with less experience. o Medical information and communications. o Transmission of scientific knowledge based in therapeutic optimization and patient

monitoring. o Delivering excellence in the service by the use of a strict protocol and SOPs. o Implement transition to CFC-free inhalers, according EU directives and PCT action

plans, along UK Health Centres. o Team-work, orientated to increase our performance as a team. o Keep up to date Head Office, submitting a daily activity report.

Locum Community Pharmacist: Bristol and South West (UK). From August 2006 to February 2008.

o Delivering Pharmacist services for the main pharmacy chains and some independents, being responsible for dispense and supervise a variable number of items per month.

o Methadone and buprenorphine services o Prescriptions processing and submission. o Medicines Uses Review o Some health initiatives: repeat dispensing, Homecare Services, hypertension,

glucose or Chlamydia testing.

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Relief Manager: Lloydspharmacy. Along East Midlands and SW Yorkshire (UK). From September 2004 to November 2005.

o 22 branches o MUR where consultation area available. o Support for business development: methadone, blood pressure, diabetes testing,

cooperation with PCTs health programs, homecare services, deliveries to Nursing Homes.

o Build up strong, long term relationships with local surgeries and patients.

Pharmacy Manager: Rowlands Pharmacy. Mansfield (UK). From September 2003 to September 2004 (one year fixed contract).

o Responsible for dispense and supervise of around 7000 item per month. o Responsible for the day-to-day management of a staff of six. o Implemented methadone/Subutex® programmes and some other initiatives from

Mansfield and Ashfield PCT. o Build up strong, long term relationships with local surgeries and patients. o Work in partnership with GP’s and other healthcare professionals, providing

reliable medical information, when required.

Pharmacist: Richante Astilleros SL. Madrid (Spain), April 2002-September 2003. o Dispensing medicines and supervision of treatments. o Patient counselling and advice. o Stock control and day-to-day dealing with suppliers.

Contract Medical Sales Representative: Novartis Farmacéutica. Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz, Spain), June 2001 to March 2003.

o Respiratory and Cardiology fields. o Target: local GP’s and Hospital Specialists. o Give prescribing support, using results obtained in clinical trials (e.g. Val-HeFT for

Diovan).

Medical Sales Representative: Pharmaceutical Euronatur Group, S. L. Madrid, April of 2000-May of 2001.

o Field: natural-based remedies o Target: pharmacists and GP’s. o Direct selling to pharmacies and several companies. o Collaborate in marketing actions, such as congresses or training courses.

Private Teacher: Academy Darío Study. Madrid (Spain), December of 1999-April of 2000. o Subjects: Chemical Engineering and Chemistry (Organic and Inorganic).

Collaborator in a R&D project: Alcalá de Henares University, Madrid. April 1999-April 2000.

o “Generic Pharmaceutical Drugs. Evaluation of quality and measurement of its implantation in the Spanish Society”. Director: Prof. Dr. José Luis Alloza (Head Professor of Pharmacology, Alcalá University).

o Comparison and evaluation of different generic drugs belonging to the same therapeutic group.

Insurance Agent: Grupo Vitalicio, S.A. Madrid (Spain). January 1996-December 1998. o Financial support for my university studies, o OTE-based contract. o Life, pensions and business/industry insurances.