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Greater Toronto Area, Canada

- Responsible for the development and execution of the medical strategy to launch a first-in-class ophthalmic drug in Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

- Developed and executed a multi-therapeutic area medical strategy in a contract-based and specialty pharmaceutical environment for rare diseases and plasma-derived therapies in alignment with Canadian commercial and Global medical strategies within an optimized budget- Established leadership role within the MA team in various settings: Global TA meetings representing Canada; national staff meeting presentations; medical content development and review; marketing content input; monthly… Show more - Developed and executed a multi-therapeutic area medical strategy in a contract-based and specialty pharmaceutical environment for rare diseases and plasma-derived therapies in alignment with Canadian commercial and Global medical strategies within an optimized budget- Established leadership role within the MA team in various settings: Global TA meetings representing Canada; national staff meeting presentations; medical content development and review; marketing content input; monthly medical insight briefings; coaching new medical colleague; commercial training- Piloted innovative projects in the organization to expand Canadian MA capabilities and reach- Contributed to global innovation and competitive landscape projects- Operated with a strong understanding of the Canadian IMC Code of Ethics to ensure compliance in various projects and KOL/HCP interactions- TA Focus: Pulmonology, Neurology, Immunology, Hematology Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

- Executed the Ophthalmics medical strategy compliantly in a high-risk pre-launch environment- Supported the launch of Xiidra for DED in Canada working with internal and external stakeholders- Built and managed new relationships with 50 KOLs, with many as the 1st point of contact- Led the development and execution of medical advisory board meetings, obtaining key insights pre-and post-launch, and earning recognition from KOLs in attendance- Developed and presented to private… Show more - Executed the Ophthalmics medical strategy compliantly in a high-risk pre-launch environment- Supported the launch of Xiidra for DED in Canada working with internal and external stakeholders- Built and managed new relationships with 50 KOLs, with many as the 1st point of contact- Led the development and execution of medical advisory board meetings, obtaining key insights pre-and post-launch, and earning recognition from KOLs in attendance- Developed and presented to private payers across provinces in collaboration with government affairs team, positioning Xiidra for launch success, and earning recognition from internal colleagues- Liaised between KOLs and medical leadership to rally support for the first IIRs approved in Canada- Provided medical training to commercial leadership, sales managers, and sales representatives through presentations and support at cycle and launch meetings- Contributed to OPH war gaming strategy session with commercial leaders by providing SWOT analyses and medical support- Implemented and disseminated new CRM capabilities to Canadian medical team as a Super User- Continued personal development through disease specific training and SOPs Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

- Executed the Neuroscience medical strategy as field-based extension of medical affairs- Covered the territory of Ontario and Manitoba for the TAs of ADHD and BED- Managed strong professional relationships with 70 KOLs- Educated external stakeholders on Shire’s marketed product portfolio and new indications- Supported internal stakeholders through scientific training to expand product knowledge- Mentored, trained and evaluated new MSLs to facilitate on-boarding process-… Show more - Executed the Neuroscience medical strategy as field-based extension of medical affairs- Covered the territory of Ontario and Manitoba for the TAs of ADHD and BED- Managed strong professional relationships with 70 KOLs- Educated external stakeholders on Shire’s marketed product portfolio and new indications- Supported internal stakeholders through scientific training to expand product knowledge- Mentored, trained and evaluated new MSLs to facilitate on-boarding process- Continued personal development through disease specific training and SOPs Show less

Montreal, Canada Area

Mitacs STEP is Canada’s only comprehensive program providing business-ready skills to up and coming researchers. I participated in professional development courses to improve:- Presentation Skills- Networking Skills- Skills of Communication- Business Etiquette

Montreal, Canada

- Conducted experimental research, generated results, interpreted data, and summarized key findings- Authored 5 peer-reviewed publications in highly reputable scientific journals (4 as primary author)- Planned, managed, and executed 3 collaborative research projects with other professional researchers- Evaluated scientific literature and data to acquire new knowledge and further my research- Delivered >20 scientific presentations to my research team and department including… Show more - Conducted experimental research, generated results, interpreted data, and summarized key findings- Authored 5 peer-reviewed publications in highly reputable scientific journals (4 as primary author)- Planned, managed, and executed 3 collaborative research projects with other professional researchers- Evaluated scientific literature and data to acquire new knowledge and further my research- Delivered >20 scientific presentations to my research team and department including students, PIs, KOLs, and HCPs- Engaged expert audiences at 10 local and 2 international conferences establishing relationships with KOLs in structural biology and drug design- Lectured undergraduate and graduate-level pharmacology credited courses comprising of 20 students- Awarded $50,000 in competitive research funding through government and university granting agencies Show less

- Led case study discussions with 2nd year medical students- Taught and evaluated 60 students’ term presentations- Discussed PK (ADME-Tox), PD, DDIs, asthma, epidemiology, and CV disease- Received excellent TA evaluations by students and faculty

- Designed and presented a bioinformatics course to high school students- Evaluated >50 projects at 10 local high school science fairs and 2 competitive regional science fairs- Mentored 4 students whose science fair projects received regional recognition out of 250 projects- Received Outstanding Volunteer Award for McGill Chapter (out of 300 volunteers) in 2012

- Interviewed and assessed >50 applicants for admissions to 15 graduate school positions- Proposed changes to course curriculum which led to overhaul of graduate program requirements- Managed a $10,000 annual travel awards program benefitting 10 graduate students - Elected by peers to the Graduate Committee to represent their academic interests

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Pharmacology & Therapeutics

- Promoted from Master’s to Ph.D. program in first year of graduate studies. - Under supervision of Dr. Gregory Miller, I characterized.

Bachelor'S Degree (B.Sc.), Microbiology & Immunology

- Completed independent research project in Neuropharmacology leading to a peer-reviewed publication. - Under the supervision of Dr..

Diplôme D’Études Collégiales (Dec), Health Sciences

- Awarded Dean's List

High School Diploma (Des), Graduated With Great Distinction