João Fernandes

Date 2020-07-03
João Fernandes

João Fernandes

Why I am available as a mentor for the MCI Mentoring Program

MCI represented a pivotal moment of my professional Life, supporting me to find a purpose worth working for. Now it’s my time to give back and support others to also find their own path. At the same time, I believe mentoring is an excellent opportunity for me to also develop myself professionally.

My wisdom/my motto

If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together!

When I look back at my time at MCI...

It was a time of great personal development where I have meet several inspiring professors who guided me to find a way of applying my economics knowledge in a unknown field for me at that time. Also I remember making great friendships for life, which I highlight my wife.

Short Profile
  • Name: João Fernandes
  • Alumni of the study program: International Health & Social Management
  • Year of graduation: 2012
  • Expertise: Health Economics, Real World Evidence, Digital Health, Diabetes, pharmaceutical industry, access to care
  • Current employer: Novo Nordisk
  • Current job title: Associate Director, Digital Health Insights & Evidence
  • Working language with my Mentee: English
Word-Rap
  • My greatest hero/heroine is...
    Roger Federer
  • When I think of MCI, I automatically think of
    Mountains
  • My greatest achievement in my life so far has been...
    The birth of my two children
  • If I were to compare myself to an animal, I would be a...
    An eagle, loving to travel, good sight at long distance, and never missing the big picture.
  • My biggest dream is...
    That everyone has access to care they need, when they need, and with no financial burden.
  • The book I'm currently reading is entitled...
    "Atomic Habits" by James Clear
  • My favorite vacation spot is...
    It’s my childhood spot, Praia Verde, Algarve Portugal
  • My favorite breakfast is...
    Bacon and eggs
  • My career aspirations as a 5-year-old...
    To run a supermarket during the day, and a VHS movies rent store at night
  • My colleagues would describe me with the following three words...
    Creative, enthusiastic, and high performer

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