Sandra Almeida Duarte

Sandra Almeida Duarte is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in various legal roles, currently serving as a Legal Officer at Laboratorios Rubió and Co-Founder & Legal Advisor at DEVEL since March 2023. Previously, Sandra led the legal department at the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research (VHIR) from January 2016 to November 2022, restructuring the legal unit and managing a team of up to 10 lawyers. Sandra has also held legal positions at Lacer, Sanofi-aventis, and Bonatti Defensa Penal, focusing on pharmaceutical, commercial, and international law. Educational credentials include an Executive MBA from Esade, a post-graduation in Compliance from Universitat Pompeu Fabra, and multiple law-related degrees from prestigious institutions.