ESAME Pharmaceutical Business School

Education for life-sciences professionals

ESAME Pharmaceutical Business School was founded in Barcelona in 1988, initially as Escuela del Medicamento, to train professionals in the pharmaceutical industry. It has since expanded its focus to biotechnology, medical technology, and health care.

Programs

The school offers graduate programs, including continuing-education master's degrees and official master's degrees in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as specialist diplomas. According to the school's website, all graduate programs include internships as part of the curriculum.

Campuses and reach

ESAME has three campuses in Spain:

• Madrid: 57 C. Velázquez.
• Barcelona: 463 BIS Avenida Diagonal, 3rd floor, 4th unit.
• Bilbao area: Avenida Zugazarte, Getxo.

The school reports that more than 4,000 students have studied in its classrooms.

Industry partnerships and programs

ESAME works with companies in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, health care, and medical technology to develop and train its students. It also runs Pharma Talent Access, a program intended to connect diverse talent with the pharmaceutical industry and promote more inclusive access to the field.

Leadership

The leadership team is headed by president Gonzalo Hernández and vice president Isabel Amelibia, with Laida Hernández de Amelibia as director. Other leaders include Carmen Barroso (Legal and Quality), Isabel Copé and Carlos Gómez-Poza (Career Services), and Begoña Román and Victoria Sánchez, who oversee academic programs in Barcelona and Madrid, respectively.