Global Medical Manager

Energetic leader with 23 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in Medical Affairs

Led large international teams and developed medical strategies for blockbuster drugs in Europe and the U.S., demonstrating strong leadership and strategic thinking within Medical Affairs

Extensive experience in building Medical Affairs capabilities, process improvements, and leading strategic initiatives

Certified business coach with deep intercultural competence and comprehensive medical, commercial, and regulatory expertise across the pharmaceutical product lifecycle in European and global markets

Led the development and execution of the European medical strategy in gastroenterology, rheumatology, and dermatology for blockbuster therapies

Built and led the European Immunology Medical Team, managing Medical Affairs Heads across 25 European affiliates

Directed both in-house and MSL teams to ensure successful launches and pre-launch readiness for two medications in multiple indications

Collaborated closely with cross-functional partners including Regulatory, Legal, and Marketing to ensure strategic alignment and medical compliance

Established and nurtured a strong network of leading academic centers and key opinion leaders across Europe

Oversaw MSL performance, training, and activity standards to ensure consistent medical engagement across the region

Led a large team of in-house Medical Directors in designing and implementing the U.S. medical strategy for gastroenterology, supporting a blockbuster therapy

Provided strategic medical support for the clinical development of two medications; contributed to achieving global patient recruitment goals in collaboration with MSL and clinical teams

Designed and implemented a real-world evidence (RWE) strategy across the U.S. gastroenterology portfolio, resulting in multiple impactful collaborations with leading academic institutions

Built and maintained strong relationships with top U.S. academic centers and key gastroenterology opinion leaders

Partnered with cross-functional teams including clinical development, HEOR, and commercial colleagues to ensure scientific alignment and support data-driven decision-making

Built and led global Medical Safety and Medical Review teams, transforming them into a high-performing, strategically aligned unit

Directed global pharmacovigilance strategy across Gastroenterology, Neuroscience, and Cardiovascular/Metabolic therapeutic areas, ensuring robust monitoring, assessment, and reporting of adverse events

Ensured regulatory compliance by driving the development and execution of risk management plans, including signal detection and benefit-risk assessment

Established global safety governance frameworks, policies, and SOPs to ensure operational excellence and compliance

Successfully led multiple global audits and health authority inspections, including preparation, execution, and response management

Collaborated cross-functionally with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Medical Affairs to integrate safety insights into product strategy