Dr. Mar Gimeno

Dr. Mar Gimeno

Associate Vice President - US Supply Chain Lead and Global Launches Eli Lilly

Dr. Mar Gimeno is an experienced supply chain executive with 20 years in the pharmaceutical sector. She started her career as a pharmacist, later working in the food industry before transitioning to manufacturing and supply chain roles within pharmaceuticals. She has held several leadership positions, including Vice President of International Markets Supply Chain and Vice President of Global Planning & Global Supply Chain at Teva Pharmaceuticals, where she led supply chain strategy and transformation across a complex network of 53 sites and 60 markets. Currently, as Associate Vice President of US Supply Chain and Global Launches at Eli Lilly, she manages the team responsible for demand planning, order fulfillment, and customer service for the US Affiliate. She also oversees the supply chain execution for all new product launches at Lilly. Mar is a registered pharmacist in Spain and holds a PhD in health sciences, an MBA, and a master’s degree in Public Health. She is a Corresponding Member of the Academy of Pharmacy “Reino de Aragon” in Spain, regularly lectures at Reichman University (Israel) and San Jorge University (Spain), and has authored some articles and books on medicine, pharmaceuticals, and supply chain management.​

Turning Insight Into Action: Execution, Acceleration & Real-World Impact

10:40 AM Panel – Leading Through Change: Women Shaping the Future of Pharma Supply Chain

As the pharma supply chain undergoes rapid transformation, driven by new therapies, digital acceleration, global volatility, and evolving patient expectations, women leaders are playing a critical role in guiding their organizations through complexity while fostering resilience, collaboration, and meaningful cultural change. This panel brings together influential women executives from across pharma to discuss how they lead during moments of uncertainty, build teams capable of navigating disruption, and bring authenticity, empathy, and strategic clarity into high-stakes environments. Through candid conversation, panelists will share how they approach decision-making, capability building, conflict resolution, cross-functional alignment, and the emotional labor that often accompanies leadership roles. They will also explore how women can support one another, sponsor rising talent, and shape the culture of the next-generation supply chain organization.

  • Lead through complexity by blending strategic rigor with empathy, communication, and adaptability
  • Amplify female talent and voices by creating pathways, structures, and sponsorship models that support advancement
  • Shape organizational culture through inclusive leadership behaviors that strengthen collaboration, agility, and trust 

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