Experienced MD Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education and industry. Skilled in Clinical Research, clinical development, Life Sciences, Clinical Trials, Genetics, and Regulatory Affairs. Strong education professional graduated from University of Buenos Aires and University of Virginia (post doctoral fellowship). More than 30 years experience in basic and clinical research in the USA in both academic and industry environments.Seasoned scientist and pharmaceutical industry executive having 30+ years in academia and 10+ years in Medical and Scientific Affairs at medical device companies -Coach and manage Medical Managers and Medical Science Liaisons-Develop and implement innovative Continued Medical Education projects -Maintain excellent working relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), academic centers and professional organizations involved in new and existing device development -Exchange scientific information. Vast experience in IDE and IND preparations and FDA panels.-Develop and support scientific publications-Organize, implement, and coordinate Advisory Boards meetings involving KOLs -Organize and implement Medical Symposia in Scientific Congresses (regional, national and international) -Develop and implement KOL’s training as speakers-Provide new medical insights into trends in the medical device market-Develop strategic pre-marketing plans and product launches -Develop and implement training materials and support to Marketing and Sales Force-Provide scientific and strategic support for Clinical Research and Access Teams-Work in partnership with HEOR team to develop pharmacoeconomic strategies-Member and scientific contributor of the industry boards of the societies related to the field of diabetes (DTS, ISPAD, ADA)Participated and lead from the academic development to FDA approval; -Worked in all the process of closed loop system: Generated evidence for an artificial pancreas in academia developing the pivotal clinical trial protocol and obtaining the funds. Sponsored at the FDA with and IDE-move to industry to refine it for commercial. Participated in the negotiations for licensing our own created algorithm. End up with the FDA approval (today called Tandem Control IQ)-Vast experience in GCP, Veeva, CRF preparation, medical monitoriong, DSMB.