ADOLFO J. SÁEZ RÍOS, M.D
Medical Doctor with 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Medical Affairs, Regulatory Strategy, and Clinical Development across Global, Regional, and Country-level roles. Proven track record in building and leading high-performing medical teams, driving product launches, and engaging with FDA, EMA, and international regulatory agencies. Recognized for strategic evidence generation, KOL engagement, publication planning, and cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory Affairs.
Aspen Pharmacare – Mexico City, LATAM
Senior Regional Medical Manager (LATAM) Jul 2021 – Present
- Lead Medical & Scientific Affairs strategy across 17 countries and 8 therapeutic areas, managing 15 direct reports.
- Designed and executed KOL engagement plans and evidence generation strategies, shaping launch readiness for multiple products.
- Represented Aspen LATAM in scientific advisory boards, symposia, and regulatory submissions.
- Collaborated with international regulatory authorities to support clinical trial design and submissions.
Universidad Anáhuac – School of Medicine
Head of Postgraduate Medical Education Jul 2019 – Jul 2021
- Directed postgraduate medical programs, aligning curricula with global medical education standards.
- Oversaw faculty development and mentored medical educators.
- Implemented quality frameworks to improve student performance and academic excellence.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals – LATAM / USA
Global Medical Lead / Cluster Regional Medical & Regulatory Director (Ecuador & Perú) Nov 2017 – Jul 2019
- Directed Medical Affairs & Regulatory operations across 12+ countries and multiple therapeutic areas.
- Drove New Product Introduction (NPI) and life-cycle strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Led global Medical Team and directly envolved within clinical trial support, interacting with FDA and global regulatoty authorities.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals – LATAM
Global Medical Lead / Senior Regional Medical Manager LATAM / Country Medical & Regulatory Director (Colombia) Jun 2011 – Nov 2017
- Planned and implemented medical affairs strategy across LATAM.
- Executed evidence generation and KOL engagement strategy in 8 therapeutic areas.
- Represented Takeda in scientific symposia and advisory boards.
Nycomed Pharmaceuticals – Mexico City
Senior Regional Medical Manager LATAM/ Country Medical & Regulatory Director (Venezuela) Jan 2009 – Jun 2011
- Managed medical strategy for 4 therapeutic areas pre- and post-Takeda acquisition.
- Strengthened regulatory submissions and contributed to integration processes. Support the footprint expansion process in 10 countries.
