Medical Science Liaison

• Aug 2022 - Present

• Tumor Expertise: Solid - Colorectal, Lung, Biliary tract cancers; Heme - AML, MDS, CMML. Expertise in clinical oncology as evidenced by presenting disease state and Taiho product specific data to HCPs in a timely, ethical, and compliant manner. • MSL Product Lead for INQOVI:  Prepared national field medical insights report every quarter.  Facilitated calls with medical director to assess actionable items from the insights report.  Strategized product specific key insight questions.  Participated in Core Medical Team strategy meetings.  Updated medical field team with targeted literature review. • Facilitated engagement of qualified oncologists for clinical research programs, investigator-initiated study proposals, speakers for Taiho programs and advisors for medical affairs advisory board. • Developed positive working relationships with key internal stake holders to enhance Taiho-HCP relationships. • Provided insights on Taiho and competitor products to key internal stakeholders to support medical and clinical decision making. • Implemented Taiho’s field medical strategy resulting in increased KOL and HCP engagement within the territory. • Attended select national and regional congresses to conduct scientific exchange with KOLs and enhance professional expertise. • Mentored new team members and assisted in their development. Conducted MSL Best practices meetings to share current best practices within the team for consistent improvement across the team. Show less

Medical Science Liaison - Oncology

• Dec 2021 - Aug 2022

I] Medical Affairs Partnerships, Connections and Territory planning • Established, developed, and maintained relationships with national and regional KOLs, HCPs and medical experts in oncology and hematologic oncology. • Communicated current and emerging clinical data to KOLs, HCPs and medical experts in a timely, ethical, and compliant manner. • Educated investigators on Ascentage’s clinical trials and study compounds in a non-promotional manner. • Identified medical experts to support Ascentage as speakers, Advisory board members and investigators. • Implemented strategies in collaboration with the Clinical Operations team to boost clinical trial site identification and placement. • Built relationships and collaborated with patient advocacy groups, and medical education organizations and planned CME activities for HCPs education in alignment with Ascentage’s medical affairs strategy. II] Investigator-Initiated Trials and Investigator-Sponsored Studies support (IIT/ISS support) • Enabled interactions with internal and external stakeholders around all IIT/ISS proposals received by medical affairs. • Managed strategic and operational perspective by organizing interactions, ensuring appropriate stakeholder feedback around deliverables, and tracked actions/decisions. • Engaged and navigated PIs interested in independently initiated studies through the internal review process. III] Competitive landscape analysis and strategic insights • Provided intelligence and decision-making support to key internal stakeholders; delivered presentations on the competitive landscape assessment based on the clinical data. • Developed debriefs from major conferences (ASCO, AACR) and gathered competitive intelligence. IV] Medical Science Enablement • Developed disease-awareness slide decks for various oncology and hematology indications and presented these to KOLs, HCPs and medical experts. • Generated medical information documents like WP, SVD, for Ascentage’s assets. Show less

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

• Developed in-depth understanding of the MSL role and responsibilities. • Acquired pharmaceutical industry-specific knowledge including design of clinical trials, strategic selection of KOLs, companies’ involvement in investigator-initiated studies, leveraging soft skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.• Networked with successful, passionate and experienced MSLs and Medical Affairs Professionals.• Gained knowledge of key industry codes and regulations such as PhRMA code and Sunshine Act in addition to an understanding of the US Healthcare regulations such as FDCA. • Attended seminars that encompass various aspects of the MSL role in a discussion-based setting conducted by the Medical Science Liaison club. The Medical Science Liaison club hosts panels of experienced MSLs to talk about their role, responsibilities and career transition, and provides networking opportunities for trainees to connect with MSLs/Medical Affairs professionals. Show less

• Nov 2016 - Dec 2021

• Conducted biomedical research utilizing and implementing CRISPR technology for neurotransmitter receptor knockdowns in conjunction with behavioral modeling to better understand behavioral outcomes in humans with neurological disorders. • Demonstrated exceptional relationship building skills through developing and maintaining cross-disciplinary collaborations with scientists and clinicians. • Effectively engaged in the team’s scientific initiative, designed and conducted research, generated and analyzed scientific and pre-clinical data, leading to $12M in collaborative research funding. • Managed research budgets and expenses as well as led negotiations with vendors and administrative staff to ensure the best contract for the purchase of research reagents and equipment for all the stakeholders involved. • Excellent communication skills as evidenced by 4 international and 4 regional conference presentations. • Enhanced the research team’s scientific knowledge and understanding through presentations at monthly meetings. • Mentored and trained 19 junior scientists and medical fellows. • Authored 3 publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to the larger scientific community in the field of neuroscience/neurology and genetics. Show less

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

• Liaised with the Dean of the Graduate School to discuss issues of concern to postdocs and find solutions to mitigate the issues.• Developed relationships with postdoctoral leaderships across the Texas Medical Center, University of Houston and Rice University to organize community building and career development events for over 2000 postdoctoral trainees. • Conducted yearly surveys and Town Hall meetings in addition to monthly meetings to discuss and accomplish goals of the association as well as understand critical matters related to professional welfare of postdocs. • Orchestrated networking events that provide a platform for professional development to over 500 postdocs at the Baylor College of Medicine. • Hosted fundraising events to support the initiatives of the postdoctoral association. • Fostered a sense of community among postdocs and increased membership within the association. Show less

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2015

• Conceptualized and conducted pre-clinical research on oncogenic pathways that affect cell proliferation in human cancer cells. • Designed experiments, analyzed data, and wrote manuscripts that yielded in 6 peer-reviewed publications in the field of oncology. • Communicated complex scientific findings to diverse audiences at 1 international and 7 regional conferences. • Formed multiple collaborations within and outside of the laboratory. • Actively participated in the laboratory’s research strategy to secure $308,000 in funding. • Defined task priorities and established timelines to meet project goals in a timely manner. • Supervised 6 graduate students and 1 medical fellow on their research projects, in addition to preparing them for qualifying exams, conferences and other scholarly activities. Show less

Internship Trainee

• Nov 2009 - Jun 2010

• Designed and conducted experiments to identify crosstalk between human cancer cells. • Communicated research findings at the laboratory meetings. • Authored 2 peer-reviewed publications in the field of oncology. • Designed and conducted experiments to identify crosstalk between human cancer cells. • Communicated research findings at the laboratory meetings. • Authored 2 peer-reviewed publications in the field of oncology.

Clinical Geneticist

• Dec 2008 - May 2009

• Engaged in a collaborative manner with healthcare professionals and conveyed information about the available tests to detect genetic disorders. • Educated and disseminated disease awareness and diagnostic outcomes to patients in collaboration with healthcare professionals. • Presented cases at departmental grand rounds and gained knowledge in the therapeutic area by attending oncology and medicine grand rounds. • Engaged in a collaborative manner with healthcare professionals and conveyed information about the available tests to detect genetic disorders. • Educated and disseminated disease awareness and diagnostic outcomes to patients in collaboration with healthcare professionals. • Presented cases at departmental grand rounds and gained knowledge in the therapeutic area by attending oncology and medicine grand rounds.