Luis Franco Albanes

Marketing Technology · Web Platforms & Digital Operations

I am a MarTech professional with over 10 years of international experience leading digital projects, managing enterprise platforms, and driving customer engagement and omnichannel strategies, particularly in highly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals.

Trained as a Computer Engineer, I bring strong technical foundations and early-career experience in web development, UX/UI, and algorithm research—skills that still shape how I design and deliver digital solutions today.

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Digital transformation, web-based projects, and platform management
  • Email marketing automation and lifecycle campaigns
  • Leading cross-functional teams and managing global digital projects
  • Designing scalable, business-aligned digital strategies
  • Data-driven decision-making to enhance customer experience and engagement

Technically fluent in CMS platforms, web technologies, and email marketing tools, I bridge the gap between IT and Marketing, ensuring digital innovation is both visionary and executable.

I thrive in fast-paced, global environments, collaborating with international teams to create seamless digital experiences, streamline workflows, and boost customer engagement at scale.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Customer Engagement Lead — January 2025 – Present

In this role, I drive strategic customer engagement, digital transformation and omnichannel marketing to enhance brand performance, optimize HCP experience and increase commercial impact within the pharmaceutical sector.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading strategic partnerships with cross-functional business units (Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, KAM) to support product launches and develop targeted content and CRM strategies.
  • Leveraging data analytics, reporting dashboards and performance measurements to inform decision-making, optimize campaigns and continuously improve digital initiatives.
  • Managing EMEA-level digital projects, expanding HCP web portal capabilities and positioning it as a customer-centric digital hub for medical information and services.
  • Optimizing resources through hybrid agency models and coordinated internal–external production workflows to increase efficiency and speed-to-market.
  • Leading change management and promoting adoption of digital tools, agile methodologies, and omnichannel best practices across local and regional teams.

Digital Operations & Campaigns Lead — Mar 2020 – Jan 2025

Led web development strategy and digital platform optimization for international projects, delivering scalable and high-performing digital ecosystems across diverse global markets (LATAM, EMEA, ASPAC).

Key responsibilities included:

  • Built and led a high-performing digital operations team, promoting agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, IT and EMEA regional stakeholders.
  • Partnered with local and regional teams to launch new **customer-centric HCP portal services** tailored to business requirements and healthcare professional needs.
  • Pioneered AI-driven content automation (AI video guides, bulk HTML generator) to streamline production, reduce turnaround times and lower operational costs.
  • Drove UX improvements and platform enhancements in partnership with the EMEA Digital team, helping position the HCP portal as a **leading digital hub** for Spanish healthcare professionals.
  • Delivered key digital transformation initiatives: new Employee SSO (Single Sign-On), automated physical content request workflows, and a digital “Agenda” solution for managing F2F event logistics.

Web Projects & Digital Campaigns Specialist — Mar 2016 – Mar 2020

Managed digital platforms, omnichannel campaigns and content automation initiatives to ensure customer engagement, regulatory compliance and scalable digital execution within the pharmaceutical industry.

Key responsibilities included:

  • Led the optimization of Janssen Medical Cloud (J&J HCP web portal) Spain, generating +46K visits and securing a top customer engagement index ranking for three consecutive years.
  • Designed and executed multichannel campaigns using Veeva, Eloqua and eDetailing tools, boosting HCP engagement and brand visibility across digital channels.
  • Supported strategy and planning alongside omnichannel managers, aligning messaging and channels with business goals and regulatory requirements in a highly regulated environment.
  • Centralized campaign request intake and task allocation processes, ensuring efficient execution, workflow coordination and quality control across stakeholders.
  • Actively collaborated with EMEA digital teams, sharing best practices and contributing to regional digital innovation, platform evolution and HCP experience improvements.

Digital Experience Strategist & Web Development Lead

Led web development strategy and digital platform optimization for international participatory urban projects, delivering scalable, high-performing web ecosystems tailored to diverse global markets (LATAM, EMEA, ASPAC).

Key responsibilities included:

  • Defined and executed digital deployment strategies in collaboration with architects and urban planners, aligning platforms with market requirements and stakeholder needs.
  • Designed, developed and managed five large-scale participative web portals, ensuring high usability, performance and accessibility standards across all devices.
  • Led the restructuring and optimization of a fragmented custom web application, improving performance, scalability and long-term code maintainability.
  • Delivered UX/UI enhancements to improve navigation, accessibility and user experience across multiple international digital platforms.

Graphic Design Specialist

Led visual design projects across print and digital media, managing end-to-end creative processes from concept to delivery. Balanced creative direction with project execution to ensure high-quality, brand-consistent outcomes across multiple channels.

Key responsibilities included:

  • Directed and executed multiple branding, editorial and marketing design projects, maintaining strong visual storytelling and alignment with business objectives.
  • Managed and mentored a team of six junior designers, improving workflow efficiency and enhancing overall creative output.
  • Designed and prototyped UX/UI for marketing websites, focusing on user experience, accessibility and strong visual brand impact.
  • Provided remote creative support to cross-functional teams in La Rioja, ensuring visual consistency and brand alignment across local and regional markets.

Research Associate: Medical Image Processing & Algorithm Development

Contributed to a university-led research initiative on medical image segmentation, expanding undergraduate thesis work into a peer-recognized scientific study within the field of biomedical imaging.

Key responsibilities included:

Education & Skills

CRM Cloud Marketing Master
KSchool Universidad Internacional la Rioja
Madrid Spain · Coursing
Computer Engineering degree (accredited in Spain)
Jose Antonio Paez University
Valencia Venezuela · 2003 - 2008
WEB App Development & Design (accredited in Spain)
CEUJAP
Valencia Venezuela · 2007 - 2007
Graphic Designer (accredited in Spain)
Instituto de Diseño de Valencia
Valencia Venezuela · 2009 - 2013
HARD SKILLS
  • Hands-on experience with web programming languages: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, XML, SQL, PHP
  • Email marketing proficiency with automation platforms: Eloqua, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Veeva Approved Email, Mailjet (As a design tool)
  • Experienced CMS manager and website developer: WordPress, Drupal, Contentstack
  • Skilled in reporting and project tracking tools such as: Jira
  • Expert-level design capabilities using: Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop as other tools from the Adobe Design Suite
  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Sharepoint)
SOFT SKILLS
  • 9+ years working within the pharmaceutical industry within a highly regulated environment
  • AI enthusiast applicated in multiple scenarios (data analysis, programming, design, etc) with a naturally curious mindset
  • Passion for learning new skills and finding creative, innovative solutions to complex problems
  • Data-driven decision-maker focused on measurable impact
  • Team player and team leader who values positive energy, collaboration, and strong communication
  • Bilingual: Spanish & English

REMARKABLE PROJECTS

Martech Projects

Platforms & Orchestration

Coming soon

Email Marketing & Automation

Workflow optimization, campaing automation

Coming soon

Web & CMS Projects

Content Governance, Web Management and Development

Coming soon

Stakeholders and Leadership

Troubleshooting, Issue Escalation, Team Leading, EMEA Local PoC

Coming soon

Creativity

General Graphic Design

Coming soon

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT ME

Estela Roldán
Estela Roldán

EMEA Medical Affairs Product Group Leader at Johnson & Johnson® IM Spain.

It's been a real pleasure to work with Luis in Janssen. He is an excellent person and very committed professionally. Moreover, he has shown a high level of competency and dedication together with excellent language skills. Luis has a great teamwork approach and is, all-in-one, systematic, creative and attentive to details. His approachable nature and the fact of always being willing to help makes him a very valuable team player. He would be a great asset to any organization.

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Alfredo Fernandéz
Alfredo Fernandéz

Customer Engagement in Pharma & Lifescience at Danone® Spain.

During the time we have worked together at Johnson & Johnson®, he has been a key member of the team. His strategic leadership with the Digital Platforms team has been essential to the success of the company’s omnichannel strategy. He has a strong track record in the implementation of technological projects in the pharmaceutical sector, adapting them to business needs and coordinating global and local teams. He is a natural team player — professional, patient, and always willing to take initiatives to the next level. Luis is a sure bet for any company!

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Julia Fortún
Julia Fortún

Omnichannel Strategy | Customer Engagement at TAKEDA® Pharmaceuticals Spain.

With a solid track record in the pharmaceutical sector, Luis has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the management of digital platforms and the optimization of web environments. His experience in overseeing platforms aimed at healthcare professionals, as well as in the integration and implementation of technological solutions based on the business needs of different therapeutic areas, has been key to the continuous evolution of digital tools within the company. Additionally, his strategic vision and empathy as coordinator of the Digital Platforms team has enabled Johnson & Johnson® Spain to be a leader in the design and launch of differentiating digital campaigns. His experience working in international environments has allowed him to develop a global and strategic outlook, adapting to different markets and collaborating with teams from diverse cultures. His innovative approach, management skills, and vision focused on continuous improvement make him a benchmark in the omnichannel field.

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Kim Searle
Kim Searle

EMEA Web Operations Lead at Johnson & Johnson® Innovative Medicine.

Luis is a dedicated, hard working individual with the perfect skill combination of strategic vision & execution in omnichannel tactics. Luis asks the right questions, seeks to understand the need & why behind execution which is critical in brand go to market strategies because often decisions are taken without understanding the true value or purpose of it's action or intent. Luis is collaborative, proactive in his PMO skills, he is organised & methodical in his approach but also creative in idea thinking & innovation. He measures value & impact, ensures the highest standard in his output as well as challenging the status quo in this regards too. I recommend Luis as the perfect fit for teams, whether as an individual contributor or leading teams – he has a high EQ in ensuring his value & others are acknowledged but also drives future thinking & best practices in his approach.

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