projects in J&J’s global innovation pipeline
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TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION EXECUTIVE
SÃO PAULO · GLOBAL
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Technology and innovation leadership across life sciences, from Latin America to global.
I build innovation strategy where healthcare, data and people meet — turning pipelines, platforms and teams into results companies can measure.
DIRECTOR, GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
01 / IMPACT
Strategy that creates value.
Latin American countries with digital platforms under management at JLL
reduction in product costs at JLL, by bringing digital product development in-house
Results from separate initiatives across the career, as documented in the 2024 CV.
PERSPECTIVE
Business vision. Technology depth. People-centered leadership.
My career connects life sciences, animal health and real estate. I design digital strategy, evolve business models and lead multicultural teams. The common thread: bringing technology closer to what each business actually needs.
02 / EXPERIENCE
Transformation, at different scales.
2022 — PRESENT
Johnson & Johnson
Director, Global Technology Innovation
Leading global innovation strategy and culture, connecting hubs, teams and business priorities. Previous responsibilities at the company span commercial technology, IT strategy and operations in Latin America.
Scope and contributions
- Management of an innovation pipeline of over 500 projects.
- Global coordination of innovation initiatives, processes, events and capability development.
- Leadership of 40 professionals in Latin American IT strategy and operations.
2020 — 2022
MSD
IT Director, Animal Health · Latin America
Transformed IT into a strategic business partner. Built the Latin American digital roadmap, advanced data governance and adopted cloud-based architecture.
Scope and contributions
- Leadership across ERP, CRM, data, digital products and technology innovation.
- Delivered a Brazilian agribusiness hackathon connecting open innovation and universities.
2011 — 2020
JLL
Director, Digital Solutions & Innovation · Latin America
Established a digital product business unit in seven countries. Managed platforms across 21 countries and transformed technology into a profit center.
Career progression
- 2015–2020 · Director, Digital Solutions & Innovation, Latin America
- 2013–2014 · Global Technology Manager
- 2011–2012 · Systems Coordinator, Brazil
Podcasts & talks
2009 — 2011
Johnson Controls
Senior Global Systems Analyst · Shell Contract
Part of the global technology team with responsibility for the Americas. Implemented systems, automated reporting and supported regional operations.
2005 — 2009
Early chapters · London
Experience in business analysis at KocoMedia, e-commerce at Global Trade View and IT administration at London School of Commerce.
03 / EDUCATION
Learning to lead what comes next.
Wharton
Driving Strategic Innovation: Leading Complex Initiatives for Impact
Imperial College
Digital Transformation & Innovation in Healthcare
MIT
Technology & Innovation Program
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Executive Leadership and Human Potential Development / Servant Leadership
FIAP
MBA · Business Management Strategy
University of East London
BSc · Computer Science, Business Information Systems
More education and languages
Singularity University · Exponential Technology & Business (2020)
Vanzolini · Project Management (2014)
Portuguese · Fluent English · Fluent Spanish · Intermediate French
04 / LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
Opening paths. Expanding possibilities.
Mentoring women in technology through Grupo Mulheres do Brasil and Todas Group, and professionals through J&J Learn. Leadership experience in J&J Brazil’s Women’s Leadership & Inclusion and JLL Brazil’s racial diversity chapter.
MENTORSHIP
OPEN TO
- Keynotes and panels on innovation, AI and digital transformation
- Advisory boards and innovation committees
- Mentoring women in technology
- Executive opportunities in technology and innovation