Tiago Papa

Tiago Papa

Regional Marketing Director LATAM, Companion Animal @ Merck

About

Over 20 years of marketing, business management, and leadership background in the Pharmaceutical Industry, with international experience working in markets like Brazil, the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Expertise in business operations and strategic planning; skilled in brand management, including pre-launch, launch, growth, and mature products in multiple therapeutic areas; and managing personnel and distribution channels. Experienced manager of P&Ls, leading teams, and groups that consistently met or exceeded goals. Specialties: Demonstrated analytical thinking, strategic vision, strong business management & transformation, financial acumen, people leadership, teamwork, learning agility, P&L management, and marketing & sales. Excellent coaching and motivational skills and written and oral communication ability. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

Country

Brazil

City

São Paulo

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Skill

Problem Solving, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Process Management, Sales Management, Innovation Management, Veterinary Medicine, International Business, Strategic Vision, Strategic Planning, Business Management, Operations Management, Analytical Thinking, Financial Acumen, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Execution, S&OP Processes, Communication, Personnel Management, Sales Operations

Experience

Merck

Regional Marketing Director LATAM, Companion Animal

Merck

LinkedIn
2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

United States

Lead the strategy development and execution across markets throughout the region. By driving global marketing initiatives is responsible for maximizing the value of in-line products and new products launches, with a customer centric approach. Partner with key stakeholders including regional commercial & technical organizations, and global marketing teams to develop and manage the medium and long-term plans for the Companion Animal portfolio in the region and collaborate with local teams to identify areas of improvement, to ensure regional consistency and successful business outcomes.

Boehringer Ingelheim

Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships Activation

Boehringer Ingelheim

LinkedIn
2023-12 - 2025-2 · 1 yr 3 mos

Duluth, Georgia, United States

The AD Corporate Partnerships Activation develops and executes the corporate account clinic category management strategies, focusing on optimizing the Boehringer portfolio’s presence in the key categories, strengthening the brands, optimizing product assortment, value capture, and promotional strategy, driving excellence in corporate clinic execution across customers.

Zoetis

General Manager Chile & Peru

Zoetis

LinkedIn
2020-5 - 2023-6 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Santiago Metropolitan, Chile

The General Manager leads Chile and Peru markets to ensure its strategic goals and financial objectives are achieved. The role's responsibility varies between a day-to-day operational focus and full P&L responsibility to guarantee an optimum investment of the resources for maximizing the result generated and a proactive influence of the internal and external environment and stakeholders, per Zoetis’ core values and global strategies. The complexity and scope of this position require constantly balancing priorities, adapting to ever-changing external and internal challenges, and acting independently and decisively using sound business judgment. The General Manager actively models Zoetis' values and leadership behaviors, developing people and looking for opportunities to achieve sustainable market growth.

Zoetis

General Manager Chile

Zoetis

LinkedIn
2017-6 - 2020-4 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

The General Manager leads the Chilean organization to ensure its strategic goals and financial objectives are achieved. The role´s responsibility varies between a day-to-day operational focus and full P&L responsibility to guarantee an optimum investment of resources for maximizing the result generated and a proactive influence of the internal and external environment as stakeholders, per Zoetis´ core values and global strategies. The complexity and scope of this position require constantly balancing priorities, adapting to ever-changing external and internal challenges, and acting independently and decisively using sound business judgment. The General Manager actively models Zoetis' values and leadership behaviors, developing people and looking for opportunities to achieve sustainable market growth.

Zoetis

Business Unit Director - Companion Animal

Zoetis

LinkedIn
2015-2 - 2017-5 · 2 yrs 4 mos

São Paulo Area, Brazil

The Business Unit Director position is responsible for the overall performance of Zoetis Companion Animal Unit in Brazil, including development of strategic marketing plans for all brands, customer interaction activities, and achievement of annual gross revenue and IBT targets, due to an effective management of P&L. Lead a team of about 50 colleagues that together are accountable for fully leveraging Zoetis diverse portfolio and optimizing the value of its pipeline in the market. Is a member of the Brazilian leadership team, reporting to the International Vice President and President of the Brazilian Operation.

Zoetis

Business Unit Associate Director - Companion Animal

Zoetis

LinkedIn
2013-2 - 2015-2 · 2 yrs 1 mo

São Paulo Area, Brazil

The Business Unit Director position is responsible for the overall performance of Zoetis Companion Animal Unit in Brazil, including development of strategic marketing plans for all brands, customer interaction activities, and achievement of annual gross revenue and IBT targets, due to an effective management of P&L. Lead a team of about 30 colleagues that together are accountable for fully leveraging Zoetis diverse portfolio and optimizing the value of its pipeline in the market. Is a member of the Brazilian leadership team, reporting to the Division Director.

Pfizer

Business Unit Associate Director - Companion Animal

Pfizer

LinkedIn
2012-10 - 2013-1 · 4 mos

São Paulo Area, Brazil

The Business Unit Director position is responsible for the overall performance of Pfizer's Companion Animal Unit in Brazil, including development of strategic marketing plans for all brands, customer interaction activities, and achievement of annual gross revenue and gross margin targets, due to an effective management of P&L. Lead a team of about 30 colleagues that together are accountable for fully leveraging Pfizer Animal Health’s diverse portfolio and optimizing the value of its pipeline in the market. Is a member of the Brazilian leadership team, reporting to the Division Director.

Pfizer

Marketing Director CLAR Region - Companion Animal

Pfizer

LinkedIn
2009-12 - 2012-9 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Canada and Latin America

As a member of the PAH Canada & Latin America Regional Marketing Team, my overall responsibility is partnering with the Group Director and the CLAR Leadership Team in developing and managing the medium and long term marketing and key brand strategies for the CA portfolio in the region. The Director, Regional Marketing, in PAH is also responsible for providing direction, support and marketing thought leadership to the Marketing Leaders and the Business Unit Leaders in the region. Finally, the last atribution of this position is monitoring the effectiveness of the commercial strategies and activities and recommending changes for the purpose of ensuring effectiveness of the business.

Fort Dodge Animal Health

Senior Business Unit Manager

Fort Dodge Animal Health

LinkedIn
2006-7 - 2009-11 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Brazil

Held direct responsibility for sales and marketing of Companion Animal Business Unit, including infrastructure, P&L, and team leadership —overseeing annual sales budget and reporting to Country Manager. Performed full-phase project leadership, including research / market studies, regulatory control, planning, manufacturing, logistics, finances, technical, marketing, and distribution, as well as sales generation, tracking, and forecasting. Supervised 9 direct reports comprising marketing, sales, and technical units

Fort Dodge Animal Health

Business Unit Manager

Fort Dodge Animal Health

LinkedIn
2004-7 - 2006-7 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Brazil

Directed sales of Companion Animal Business Unit, also managing annual marketing budget, opex and 6 team members. Reported to Business Director.

Fort Dodge Animal Health

Product Manager

Fort Dodge Animal Health

LinkedIn
2002-2 - 2004-7 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Brazil

Spearheaded marketing and product plans for Companion Animal Business Unit, handling with all aspects of multiple pre- / post-product launches activities. Reported to Business Manager.

Fort Dodge Animal Health

Area Business Manager

Fort Dodge Animal Health

LinkedIn
2000-2 - 2002-2 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Brazil

Oversaw coordination and integration of all regional marketing and sales plans. Forged and sustained amicable relations with key clients and Universities. Reported to Business Manager.

Education

Cornell University

Cornell University

LinkedIn

Business Strategy

2020 - 2020
Harvard Business School

Harvard Business School

LinkedIn

Leadership for Senior Executives

2019 - 2019
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas

FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas

LinkedIn

Business Administration, Management and Operations

2007-6 - 2009-6 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Professional Master Degree in Business Administration

ESPM

ESPM

LinkedIn

Marketing

2001-6 - 2003-6 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Professional Master Degree in Marketing

Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho

Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho

LinkedIn
1995-3 - 1999-12 · 4 yrs 10 mos

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