One day in February 1999, Guillermo Alemany’s phone unexpectedly started ringing. It was a close friend, sharing big news about an opportunity to join a pioneering project for pain management at Grünenthal. Guillermo applied and got the job. Since then, he has supported our company’s evolution into a global leader in pain research. “Those early days were exciting and challenging,” he says. “As part of a small and dedicated team, I was able to make a real difference to people’s lives.”

The passion in Guillermo’s voice is crystal clear – especially when he talks about Grünenthal’s contribution to improving the understanding and management of pain. His work has involved close interactions with healthcare professionals to provide training and engage in open discussions. And he has helped to raise awareness among patients and their families too.

In Spain, more than 25 percent of the population is affected by pain. Guillermo’s tireless efforts are motivated by the positive impact Grünenthal makes by providing effective medicines to those people in need. “Focusing on the patient is more than just a motto for me and my colleagues,” he says. “When a doctor calls to say a patient’s condition has improved thanks to our treatments, I get a feeling of joy that really inspires me.”