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Bologna, Bo, It

Oversee all Medical, Scientific and Product Development aspects of Alfasgima’s US Medical Foods and Dietary Supplement Nutrition businesses. Establish or update Medical Affairs processes, conceive, build and launch new pipeline of products. As part of the Executive Team, provide input, shape and deploy the division strategy to meet business objectives.

Bologna, Bo, It

Brought in fulltime as a consultant under First Thoughts Consulting, Inc., to oversee all Medical, Scientific and Product Development aspects of Alfasgima’s US Medical Foods and Dietary Supplement Nutrition businesses.

Provide consulting services to Life Science Companies with a focus on bridging the Interfaces between Medical, R&D to the Commercial side; aligning activities to the strategic needs of the Business. Our mission is to help companies improve communication and collaboration between these areas in order to develop new or to enhance and accelerate existing pipelines, leading to more efficient, effective operations to accelerate growth and patient access.

New York, New York, Us

all aspects of start-up from corporate operations, fundraising, establishing key partnerships, to identification and development of novel new consumer health products. As CSO; oversight of all R&D operations, including all aspects of Product Design & Development, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, innovation, and brand building. As Co-Founder, participation in all fundraising efforts and board member activities and responsibilities.Notable achievements: Conceived, formulated and developed new product line focused on treatment of stress: 2 products launched in Q1/2020 in over 7,500 retail doors in 1st year (Target, CVS), two subsequent products launched in 2022-23, with latest product formulation for GI issues conceived, developed and on shelf in less than 6 months.

New York, New York, Us

Stress Under New Management.R3SET is dedicated to helping you manage your stress through our scientifically formulated, natural supplements addressing the 3 systems affected by stress and The 14 Day R3SET, our program of cognitive and behavioral lifestyle tips and hacks.

New York, Us

Consultant/advisor (as First Thoughts Consulting, Inc) for all aspects of Drug, Medical, and Clinical Development, Scientific Advisory Board Member

Newton, Ma, Us

Responsible for developing new therapeutic solutions for patients with critical nutritional needs and leading/executing scientific strategy - driving Alcresta’s approach to patient centered clinical research, evidence based medicine and translating research into clinical practice.

London, Gb

Formerly known as Scientific Commercialization LLC. Provided consulting services to life sciences companies in the areas of organizational design, process optimization, and human performance strategy. Functional areas of excellence include innovation processes and culture, strategy, Medical Affairs, R&D, I.P., business development, technology, and operations.

Woburn, Ma, Us

Provided Medical Affairs support to the US Sales & Marketing and Clinical Operations teams. Lead the strategic and tactical implementation of Medical Affairs activities and Compliance initiatives for North and South America. Key focus areas included field support (MSL team); management of proof of concept and phase IV studies; scientific communications strategy including medical information services and publications. Provided medical and clinical expertise on the optimal integration of SIR-Spheres microspheres into multi-modality cancer care. Provided physician support to Interventional Radiologists, Nuclear Medicine Physicians, Medical Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists, Hepatologists as well as support to technicians, nurses, other hospital staff. Led compliance activities for the Americas

Boulogne Billancourt, Fr

Responsible for all Neurology Medical Affairs activities including; US scientific strategy, posters and publications, Medical Information, US Disease Area Expert management, product defense and communications, advisory boards, review and selection of educational and scientific/clinical grants, field MSLs, phase IIIb, IV studies, investigator initiated studies, alignment with Global Medical Affairs. Key participant in the multi-functional leadership group for the Neurology Therapeutic Area, which sets and oversees the strategic direction of Neurology in the US, and insures execution of tactical plans. Served as the Senior Neurology Medical Advisor working across functions including Safety, Regulatory, Marketing and Sales and Legal to insure all messages, clinical information and communications coming from the company are scientifically accurate and meet all internal and external requirements for accuracy and fair balance

Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

Global Innovation & New Technology Responsibilities: Provided strategic vision and leadership with respect to innovation, new technology and product development for global organization focused on expansion of its $4.5+ billion consumer healthcare business. Aligned with business strategies to identify and drive targeted top-line growth opportunities for 4 Global Strategic Business Units (SBU’s); providing new product solutions via internal product development and through large collaborative open innovation and scouting networks. Partnered with the SBU’s to facilitate ideation and consumer trends insight research to stimulate innovation and provide pipeline and portfolio planning for the long term 3-5+ year horizon. Identified and developed key white spaces and new brand opportunities relevant to Company’s focus areas and provided due diligence in collaboration with Business Development. Responsibilities also included providing strategy and leadership for the Product Development Department, from prototype, to commercial scale, to launch of new products for the analgesics, cough/cold portfolios and various iconic U.S. Brands. This included the direction and oversight for two Formulation Development groups, Analytical Chemistry Department, Quality Assurance, Clinical Supplies, Tech Transfer and Packaging Development groups.

Dublin, Coolock, Ie

As Senior Medical Director (2006); focused on the worldwide development and prioritization of short and long-term goals of Company with respect to botulinum toxin competitive offense initiatives including over 75 pre-clinical, clinical programs, publications and intellectual property related projects. Submitted over 150 records of invention resulting in numerous botulinum toxin related patents. Coordinated all commercial scientific messaging projects with various internal Allergan divisions and multiple external communication agencies. As National Director BOTOX® Managed Care (2005-06); developed and directed strategic plans to seek expansion of reimbursement coverage for products with the major national managed care accounts. Developed key collaborations with Corporate Healthcare and Reimbursement Teams for private payer medical policy expansion. Facilitated and prioritized several project initiatives regarding medical policy, reimbursement and advocacy, impacting over 80 health insurance companies throughout the country. Provided direction and development of key medical and scientific educational tools, programs and scientific publications implemented by the Managed Care team.As Regional BOTOX® Medical Director (2002-04); Identified and initiated business portfolio opportunities in clinical settings, and provide medical, clinical and educational support to clinicians and KOL’s in the Central Midwest region. Support existing injectable product (BOTOX®) and development of future injectable products.

Focus on new injectable drug formulations and treatment of neurogenic inflammatory-based disorders. Development of new botulinum neurotoxin formulations and indications.Successfully licensed technology to Allergan, Inc.

Non-profit organization founded to provide health information and disease management services through the use of Internet technologies to underserved communities and patients at Boston Medical Center.• The first medical information site on the Internet and eHealth Organization started in the U.S., providing care and disease management information. Created by healthcare experts and physicians, for specific use by the underserved communities in Massachusetts and patients.• Organization grew to 150 members, and 20 physicians, public health and literacy experts.• Developed alliances with 15 participating community and health centers across the Boston area to serve as an access point for the community to access the content on the Internet, when Internet access was at its infancy.• Presented the organization’s objectives at many conferences including at Massachusetts Department of Education’s Conference in 1996, as well as to the media, print and television.• Developed the Award-winning website, which led to recognition by Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary Donna Shalala as one of the top 10 leading efforts in the United States for healthcare management and prevention.• Model for COHIS was replicated by other organizations in the U.S. and around the world, including Japan, South Africa, India, and Germany.

M.D., Medicine

B.S., Biology

Associate'S Degree, Food Science And Nutrition