Filipa Costa returned to Portugal in September 2016 to take on the leadership of the fastest growing multinational affiliate in the country - Janssen. In this interview, she reveals her intention to change the perception of clinical trials in Portugal, current strategies to promote government-industry collaboration and the keys to successfully negotiating an international pharmaceutical career.
What was your mandate when you took on the leadership of the affiliate in September 2016?
"Portugal offers tremendous market access challenges which act as a learning curve for career development. As mentioned, the market is tricky to navigate but that can be a strength for developing one’s career and one’s resilience."
