Brigitte Viel

Executive Director at Regroupement des Pharmacies de Médicaments de Spécialité du Québec

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Brigitte Viel has over 20 years of experience in healthcare, with more than a decade in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in communications, advocacy, and stakeholder relations.

In the spring of 2024, Brigitte joined the RPMSQ to launch and lead the association that represents specialty medication pharmacies in the province. As Executive Director, she is responsible for driving the RPMSQ’s mission, including raising awareness, establishing best practices, and advocating for informed patient choice and access to specialty pharmacy services.

Before joining the RPMSQ, Brigitte worked at Pfizer as Director of the Patient Engagement team in Canada, and previously at Shire as Head of Communications and Community Relations. These experiences allowed her to witness first-hand the power and value of the patient voice, which continues to be a driving force in her work.

In her current role, Brigitte champions a patient-first approach to pharmacy care, clear and informed patient choice, and collaboration among all stakeholders to optimize access to pharmacy services based on individual needs.

She holds a bachelor's degree in science from Concordia University and a DESS in management from HEC Montréal.