Amanda Baccarini
Chief Marketing Officer – Bracco
Amanda Baccarini
Amanda Baccarini: Redefining Healthcare Marketing Through Purpose, Innovation, and People
In the fast-evolving world of healthcare and MedTech, where science meets storytelling and innovation demands clarity, Amanda Baccarini, Chief Marketing Officer of Bracco, stands as a dynamic force transforming how global healthcare brands connect, communicate, and create impact.
With over two decades of experience spanning MedTech and Pharmaceuticals, Amanda has built her reputation as a creative and strategic global leader who blends business acumen with human insight. Her journey is one of continuous evolution,across continents, disciplines, and markets, culminating in her leadership at Bracco, a global leader in diagnostic imaging Headquartered in Milan and operating in over 100 countries, the Group offers a broad portfolio of contrast agents, molecular imaging radiotracersand specialized medical devices.
“Marketing is not simply promotion,” Amanda says. “It’s the bridge that connects innovation, sustainable growth, and people. Everything I do starts and ends with people, our customers, our patients, and the teams who make our mission possible. I believe innovation is made by people, for people, because every technological advancement begins with human curiosity and exists to improve human lives.”
A Journey of Connection and Purpose
Amanda’s professional journey has always revolved around healthcare — a sector she describes as “deeply human, scientific, and purpose-driven.” Beginning in sales and product management before transitioning into communications, branding, portfolio marketingand commercial excellence, her career is a reflection of curiosity and adaptability.
Early on, she recognized that marketing occupies a unique place at the intersection of science and business — translating complex medical innovation into clear, value-driven messages that resonate with healthcare professionals and patients alike. Having worked across three continents, Amanda developed a keen sensitivity to cultural nuance and a belief that effective marketing begins with understanding people. “Whether it’s a radiologist, a hospital partner, or a patient behind the diagnosis, I always remind my teams that we’re speaking to people first — not markets or segments.”
Three pivotal experiences, she says, shaped her as a leader: launching breakthrough medical innovations on a global scale, leading diverse international teams, and joining Bracco as CMO — where she has built an integrated marketing ecosystem and six global Centers of Excellence that now support business growth in more than 100 countries.
Leading Bracco’s Marketing Transformation
At Bracco, Amanda’s leadership combines strategic vision with startup agility. Her remit spans everything from strategy development and product lifecycle management to omnichannel transformation, branding, communications, and customer experience.
Her approach to marketing in a regulated industry is rooted in ethics and insight: “Regulation is not a limitation—it’s a safeguard of safety and transparency,” she emphasizes. By grounding every initiative in robust market intelligence and customer centricity, Amanda has made marketing a core driver of Bracco’s growth strategy.“Customer centricity means much more than satisfaction for me, it’s about truly understanding the people behind every decision, their needs, emotions, and expectations, and reflecting that empathy in every action we take. When we design a campaign or launch an innovation,” she adds, “I always ask: how does this make life better for the people who use it, need it, or work on it?”.
As Chair of Bracco’s Global Marketing Council, she orchestrates collaboration across borders, strengthening skills and alignment within a unified marketing identity.
Blending Science with Storytelling
Amanda champions a unique balance between data-driven decision-making and creativity. To her, the two are not opposites but partners. “Data reveals needs and opportunities, while creativity transforms them into stories that inspire trust and move people,” she explains.
One of her proudest initiatives — “Sustainability in Action” — captures this synergy perfectly. The program showcases how sustainability can evolve from a mere concept into a tangible business driver. “For us, sustainability is not just a principle, it’s a strategic commitment embedded in how we innovate, operate, and communicate,” she says“it is not an abstract idea or a marketing slogan — it must create real value for both patients and customers, improving their experience, supporting their work, and making our innovations truly useful in everyday practice.
Through this initiative, Bracco demonstrated measurable environmental impact, operational efficiency, and transparency — reinforcing how purpose and performance can coexist seamlessly. The campaign’s success lies not in telling audiences that Bracco is sustainable, but in proving it through evidence and education.
One Bracco: A Unified Global Brand
Building a consistent global brand in over 100 markets requires both structure and flexibility. Amanda’s solution is the “One Bracco” brand philosophy — a single voice anchored in shared values, yet adaptable to local realities.
This initiative is supported by a Global Brand Manual, which defines everything from tone of voice to visual identity, ensuring coherence across every channel. Complementing this is the Brand Ambassador Program, where teams worldwide become active custodians of Bracco’s values.
Under Amanda’s leadership, Bracco’s brand pillars — innovation, trust, education, and sustainability — serve as the compass for every campaign, partnership, and customer interaction.
“The Bracco brand is not just a logo,” she notes. “It’s the sum of impressions, experiences, and values our customers associate with us.”
Leadership with Empathy and Empowerment
Amanda’s leadership philosophy is deeply people-centric. She embodies the servant leadership model — surrounding herself with high-performing, diverse teams and removing barriers to their success. “My role is to serve the team, empower them, and support their growth,” she shares.Her guiding principle is simple: “Leadership, for me, means empowering others to grow, providing them with inspiration and vision, and nurturing a community where collaboration drives our collective success.”
She believes innovation thrives in environments where people feel safe to experiment, speak openly, and take risks without fear of failure. “In uncertain times, long-term plans often fail. Experimentation lets teams adapt quickly,” she says.
For the next generation of marketing leaders, Amanda’s message is clear: “Marketing is not just about campaigns — it’s about driving business growth, innovation, and customer experience. Tomorrow’s marketers must be business strategists, tech-savvy innovators, and empathetic leaders.”
Championing Women in Leadership
As a woman in an industry still marked by gender imbalance at the top, Amanda acknowledges the challenges but has transformed them into opportunities. “It took resilience and authenticity to navigate that,” she admits. Her strategy has always been to focus on impact, build supportive networks, and mentor other women.
“Leadership is not about fitting into a mold,” she says with conviction. “It’s about reshaping it”. “True leadership,” she concludes, “is about lifting others — because when people thrive, organizations and societies thrive too.”
Her advice to aspiring women leaders? “Believe in your uniqueness, invest in your skills, and take your seat at the table with confidence.”
Purpose-Driven Marketing and the Future of Healthcare
For Amanda, marketing’s future lies at the intersection of technology, data, and humanity. As healthcare embraces digital transformation, she envisions a world where advanced analytics and human-centered storytelling work hand in hand.
“We’re moving beyond traditional promotion into shaping experiences that educate, empower, and engage patients and healthcare professionals in more meaningful ways,” she says.
She sees purpose-driven marketing as not just an expectation, but an ethical responsibility: “The CMO is now the guardian of purpose,” Amanda asserts. “At Bracco, ESG is part of our DNA,it’s visible and authentic in every interaction.”“Technology will keep evolving,” she notes, “but what will always remain at the heart of healthcare marketing is people — their hopes, their challenges, their stories.”
A Legacy of Excellence
Amanda’s legacy as a leader can be defined in one sentence — her own words capture it best:
“To have built strong, diverse global teams and a unified culture of marketing excellence—one that eliminates barriers, fosters collaboration, and empowers everyone to elevate performance and drive meaningful business impact.”
With her strategic brilliance, empathetic leadership, and unwavering belief in the power of people and purpose, Amanda Baccarini is not just redefining marketing — she’s redefining what it means to lead with vision in the global healthcare industry.
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The Bracco Group is an international group of highly specialized companies.
We are an active part of the healthcare sector, and a global leader in diagnostic imaging. We are a multinational company active in the life science sector, a world leader in imaging diagnostics. Every day we seek and perfect increasingly advanced and sustainable techniques and solutions to open new paths in diagnostic imaging. So that the path of science and prevention does not stop, but continues to look ahead.
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