Nélio is the General Manager of Medicines at Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency - Anvisa. Since joining Anvisa in 2007, he has worked in different position, such as General Manager of Ports, Airports and Land Borders, Manager of Public Quality Control Laboratories, Manager of Food Registration and General Manager of Inspectorate.
He has a degree in Biochemistry and Pharmacy and a master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (University of São Paulo).