Short Profile
A highly committed, accountable, self-motivated, team and people-oriented professional. My academic expertise lies in the field of molecular cell biology and biochemical pharmacology. Gained a broad knowledge of and experience in the pharmaceutical business sector through various positions in commercial and medical affairs over the past 15 years. Through these positions, I have developed a broad range of skills including: ability to set and achieve targets, manage and coach diverse teams, build strong partnerships with external stakeholders, effectively interact and collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams, multi-task, be analytical, possess strong verbal, written and presentation skills, adapt fast to changing working environments and efficiently organize, prioritize and manage my responsibilities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since 2021 Country Medical Lead Vaccines, Medical Affairs
GSK Hellas
| 2018 – 2021 | Medical Value Lead Oncology, Medical AffairsRoche Hellas· Develop the medical components of Portfolio Team Strategy by leveraging customer generated insights and needs· Provide deep therapy area expertise, analyze & interpret medical data & generate value-based communication tailored to customer needs· Support conduct of Roche clinical trials and other data generation activities· Develop the medical for access strategy to bring Roche innovative solutions to patients |
| 2015 – 2016 | Medical Franchise Head Solid Tumors, Medical AffairsNovartis Hellas· Built, managed and led a diverse medical franchise team of 8 medical advisors and MSLs· Assessed competencies, skills, effectiveness and progress towards objectives and built robust development plans· Budget planning and execution for the assigned medical franchise· Worked cross-functionally to create an annual plan tied to business strategy and needs and monitored regularly progress against stated plan· Performed strategic and scientific evaluation of clinical trial |
| participation/initiation in close collaboration with clinical operations and medical affairs and provided scientific input in the clinical trial program and relevant medical activities· Coordinated the development and execution of product-specific strategic and tactical plans and activities to ensure best in class launches and patient access for the medical franchise brands· Maintained and established partnerships with external stakeholders· Ensured quality and compliance within the assigned medical franchise | |
| 2011 – 2015 | MSL Manager Oncology, Medical AffairsNovartis Hellas· Built, managed and led a diverse team of 8 MSLs· Drove the execution of MSL strategic/tactical plans in alignment with local business needs and regional/global medical affairs and development strategies· Provided ongoing assessment of MSLs’ competencies, skills, effectiveness and progress towards agreed upon objectives and contributed to their professional development through continuous, customized training and coaching· Led ongoing scientific training of MSLs to support timely and robust scientific discussions with Medical Experts· Maintained and advanced functional integrity of role and alignment with global operating guidelines· Identified opportunities for productivity and/or efficiency improvement· Ensured compliance of MSL team in all interactions according to internal and external policies |
| 2006 – 2011 | MSL Solid Tumors, Medical AffairsNovartis Hellas· Engaged in scientific discussions with Medical Experts to support exchange of up-to-date scientific information and insights to advance understanding of new scientific principles and research trends· Conducted medical feasibility, provided research site recommendations to internal clinical teams and performed scientific educational interactions with investigators and research site teams· Participated in cross-functional brand teams, provided medical perspective and shared medical field insights and knowledge contributing to the development of brand strategic plans and the subsequent design of medical activities· Conducted disease, product and overall therapeutic management training to internal cross-functional teams as well as frequent literature updates· Provided internal and external education and enhanced internal cross- functional understanding of the MSL role |
| 2003 – 2006 | Sales Representative, OncologyNovartis Hellas· Managed a broad territory consisting of more than 250 HCPs· Conducted regular scientific data updates to HCPs demonstrating strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.· Developed and implemented an annual tactical plan for each account in support of strategy Achieved sales and market share leadership in assigned territory· Built strong working relationships with HCPs based on mutual trust and respect |
| 2001 – 2002 | Research AssistantImperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, UK· Conducted in vitro and in vivo experiments in order to investigate the anti-inflammatory and potential anti-rheumatic properties of a series of novel compounds. Gained substantial knowledge in the therapeutic field of rheumatoid arthritis, further enhanced my technical and analytical skills, learned how to operate efficiently in a multi-national and demanding working environment while gaining expertise in abroad range of in vitro techniques as well as animal handling. |
| 1999 – 2000 | MSc Biochemical Pharmacology University of Southampton, U.K. |
| 1996 – 1999 | BSc (Hons) Molecular Cell Biology |
| University of Southampton, U.K. | |
| 1995 – 1996 | Access Course in Science |
| Eastleigh College, U.K. |
PROJECT – ASSIGNMENT EXPERIENCE
| 2015 – 2016 | Core member of Affiliate GSK integration team |
| 2011 – 2016 | Core member of Region Europe and Global MSL Manager’s Leadership TeamØ Led Global MSL Career Development Opportunities ProjectØ Co-led Global MSL Onboarding ProjectØ Member of the organizing committee for 1st and 2nd Global Novartis Oncology MSL Summit and session facilitator |
| 2011 – 2014 | Ad-interim Medical Advisor |
| 2010 | International MSL assignment (2 months), Novartis Oncology Global Headquarters, New JerseyØ Re-designed content of and facilitated Global MSL Excellence Training Program |
| 2005 | Ad-interim Brand Manager (6 months) |
AWARDS / KEY CONTRIBUTIONS
- “Star Award” for extended responsibilities as Medical Advisor in parallel with MSL Manager role (2014)
- “Living the 5 Oncology Values & Behaviors” Award (2011)
LANGUAGES
- Greek (mother tongue)
- English (fluent)
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