8:00am PDT
8:45am PDT
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Wednesday September 25, 2024 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Speakers 
Executive Director, Medical Sciences, US Medical Affairs, Gilead Sciences
Ralph is a creative, achievement oriented professional with established performance at six pharma/biotech companies, progressing from a field based medical role to senior leadership level positions in more than 12 different therapeutic areas. Proven ability to create functions and...
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9:00am PDT
9:30am PDT
Mastering AI in Medical Affairs: From Strategy to Impact
Wednesday September 25, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Speakers 
Founder & CEO, Atrix AI
Vera Kutsenko is the CEO of Atrix AI. Atrix helps medical affairs teams measure the impact of their medical strategy across field, med education, med info, and more. Vera brings over 10 years of experience in the technology industry across AI, global and secure distributed systems...
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Director, Insights and Data Analytics, Regeneron
Carl de Luca, PhD, is a distinguished professional in the field of medical affairs with a robust background in oncology. He earned his PhD from Columbia University, where he developed a strong foundation in medical research and scientific inquiry. Dr. de Luca began his career in...
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10:00am PDT
Driving Value from Development Through Delivery: The Essential Role of Medical Affairs in Bridging Clinical and Commercial Divides
Wednesday September 25, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Moderators 
Vice President of Medical Affairs, Dynavax
Dr. Novy joined Dynavax in 2021 and currently serves as Vice President, Medical Affairs. She comes to the company with more than 10 years of experience in the vaccines field. Dr. Novy joined Dynavax from Moderna, where she was Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs, responsible for...
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Vice President Medical Affairs, Collegium Pharmaceutical
Mancia Ko has diverse experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and Business Development. She is currently the Vice President of Medical Affairs at Collegium Pharmaceutical, where her strategic thinking and agility have been transformative...
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Vice President Clinical Science and Pharmacovigilance, Xilio Therapeutics
Scott McConnell, Pharm.D. is currently the VP of Clinical Sciences and Pharmacovigilance at Xilio Therapeutics. He has spent the last 19 years in various roles within Medical Affairs at Cubist, Merck, Chiasma (Amryt), Alkermes and Venatorx. Prior to industry he spent several years...
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Vice President, Global Medical Affairs, Otsuka
April Thompson is currently the Vice President of Global Medical Affairs at Otsuka. April has a career spanning two decades in the pharmaceutical industry. She has worked across a range of therapeutic areas, including Psychiatry, Neurology, Immunology, Hepatology, and Dermatology...
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10:45am PDT
10:45am PDT
11:15am PDT
Roundtables
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Speakers 
Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Gilead
Susan Malecha is a results-driven versatile medical professional with a proven track record for achievement in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry. An accomplished author, she has lectured extensively and is called upon to present the latest developments in the areas of Medical...
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12:00pm PDT
12:30pm PDT
1:30pm PDT
Quantifying Impact: Unveiling Metrics That Resonate with Stakeholders
Wednesday September 25, 2024 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Speakers 
Senior Vice President, Head of Medical Affairs, Biopharma & Women’s Health, Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Over the past 30 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Daniel Snyder, PhD has delivered Global Medical Affairs excellence during all stages of a drug’s lifecycle and established a record of building Medical Affairs functions from the ground up. He has expertise in building and leading...
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2:00pm PDT
Optimizing Medical Affairs Integration: Strategies for Building and Scaling Throughout the Development Cycle
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Moderators 
Head of Field Medical Affairs, Orca Bio
Catherine Ross is a dynamic, innovative, and compassionate leader who spent almost 10 years as a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Pharmacist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta before transitioning to a career in Medical Affairs. She spent 5.5 years at Jazz Pharmaceuticals as a Medical...
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Senior Vice President, Global Medical and Scientific Affairs, Mirum Pharmaceuticals
Andrea Goldstein is a pharmaceutical industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience,building medical affairs capabilities, leading drug launches, and bringing new therapies to patientsat both biotech start-ups and large pharmaceutical companies.Andrea has extensive clinical...
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Vice President Medical Affairs, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Eleonora has extensive experience in Medical Affairs, having strategically developed and transformed Medical Affairs teams at the local, regional, and global level. She has led matrixed and dynamic teams, partnering cross-functionally to enhance the impact and scientific knowledge...
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Vice President, Head of Medical Affairs, Kura Oncology
Nick Giafis is currently Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs at Kura Oncology. He has over 18 years of experience working in medical affairs roles of progressive responsibility. Previously, he worked at Kronos Bio where he created and led the medical organization. Before Kronos...
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2:45pm PDT
Empowering Medical Affairs: Streamlining Operations with Technology
Wednesday September 25, 2024 2:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
Speakers 
Global Publications Director, Neuromodulation
Associate Director, Scientific Communication, Esperion
Founder and CEO, Leaders in Medical Affairs
Michelle L. Chernock, PhD, is the founder of Leaders in Medical Affairs and MSL University. With more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry – from startups to multinationals – Michelle specializes in helping medical affairs leaders develop their careers and...
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3:15pm PDT
3:15pm PDT
3:45pm PDT
Roundtables
Wednesday September 25, 2024 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Speakers 
US Medical Lead, Medical Affairs & Evidence Generation, Argenx
Jim Wilkinson, Ph.D. is currently US Medical Lead, Medical Affairs & Evidence Generation with argenx.Jim is an experienced and innovative leader in global and US Medical Affairs, with over 22 years in the biopharma industry. He has worked in several therapeutic areas while also launching...
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Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Gilead
Susan Malecha is a results-driven versatile medical professional with a proven track record for achievement in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry. An accomplished author, she has lectured extensively and is called upon to present the latest developments in the areas of Medical...
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4:30pm PDT
From Strategy to Execution: A Blueprint for Launch Success
Wednesday September 25, 2024 4:30pm - 5:20pm PDT
Moderators 
Vice President of Medical Affairs, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Arthur Chan is an innovative and respected medical affairs leader with 20 years of experience in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. He has successfully built teams and launched products in many therapeutic areas with a decade of focus in eyecare. Arthur is currently vice president...
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Executive Director, Global Medical Operations, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
Gail Larkins is a medical professional with more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She has held positions in clinical development, patient advocacy and Medical Affairs at Biotech start-ups and large pharmaceutical companies. Gail is an accomplished Medical...
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Vice President, Medical Affairs, ALX Oncology
Bob Numerof is currently the Vice President of Medical Affairs at ALX Oncology. Prior to this role at ALX, he has had a number of positions in both small and large pharmaceutical companies which spanned the full scope of medical affairs activities and included both in-house and field-based...
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Vice President Medical Brand, Medical Affairs, BridgeBio
EVP, Chief Strategy Officer, PIXACORE
Senior Director, Field Medical Affairs – Hematology, Regeneron
Vanessa Jacobsen is the Senior Director, Hematology Field Medical Affair at Regeneron. In her role, Vanessa is responsible for providing leadership in developing and implementing the hematology field medical engagement strategy. Vanessa is a seasoned leader in assessment, development...
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5:20pm PDT
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
Wednesday September 25, 2024 5:20pm - 5:30pm PDT
Speakers
Executive Director, Medical Sciences, US Medical Affairs, Gilead Sciences
Ralph is a creative, achievement oriented professional with established performance at six pharma/biotech companies, progressing from a field based medical role to senior leadership level positions in more than 12 different therapeutic areas. Proven ability to create functions and...
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5:30pm PDT
8:00am PDT
9:00am PDT
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Thursday September 26, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am PDT
Speakers
Executive Director, Medical Sciences, US Medical Affairs, Gilead Sciences
Ralph is a creative, achievement oriented professional with established performance at six pharma/biotech companies, progressing from a field based medical role to senior leadership level positions in more than 12 different therapeutic areas. Proven ability to create functions and...
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9:15am PDT
9:45am PDT
Navigating the Path to Omnichannel Integration in Medical Affairs-
Thursday September 26, 2024 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
Speakers 
Director of Medical Omnichannel, Sanofi
Dalila Masic is the Director of Medical Omnichannel for North America General Medicines at Sanofi. She drives the transformation of the medical omnichannel strategy, while integrating AI and digital innovations across the medical portfolio. Dalila holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree...
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Digital Strategy Implementation Lead, GSK
Shivani has comprehensive experience at GSK Global Digital, Data, and Tech, specializing in Product Innovation, Product Management, and Business Partnership across multiple Therapeutic Areas. She has been instrumental in delivering multiple novel technology solutions, forming and...
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Sr. Dir, Medical Digital Engagement, Pfizer
Ajit is a leader at the intersection of business, digital, and medical science. Ajit drives specific global channel strategies, communication, and operations for Pfizer's Medical Affairs, developing and implementing key transformational initiatives at scale across for all medical...
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CEO & Co-Founder, Impiricus
Sandy Donaldson is a healthcare leader with deep experience in advising and leading change with the world’s leading healthcare brands and organizations. He is currently the CEO & Co-Founder of Impiricus - focused on supporting HCPs in their clinical practice and provide Pharma...
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10:30am PDT
11:00am PDT
Mapping the Digital Landscape: Showcasing Value and Embracing Transformation in Medical Affairs
Thursday September 26, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Moderators 
Director, National Team Lead Health Evidence and Outcomes Liaisons, Genmab
Jonathan Ploeger, Director and National Team Lead for Health Evidence and Outcomes Liaisons, has over a decade of clinical, research, and biotech industry experience, including over six years of distinguished leadership in Medical Affairs. His extensive experience includes executing...
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Senior Director, Digital Excellence, Medical Affairs, Astellas
Rishi Ohri is the Head Global Medical Affairs Digital Excellence at Astellas Pharma. He is committed to enabling Medical Affairs with new innovation and capabilities that optimize scientific exchange. Rishi has been with Astellas for over 16 years and specializing in Medical...
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Head, Medical Affairs Digital and Technology,, GSK
Melanie Smith is Head of Digital, Data, and Technology for US Medical Affairs at GSK. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing key tech enablers that support GSK’s modern Medical Affairs organization. Prior to that, she led Research & Insights at Evidation...
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Senior Director, Head Digital Strategy and Innovation | Global & US Medical Affairs | Oncology, Eisai
Vandana Grover has over fifteen years of pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic experience having worked in the fields of oncology and interventional oncology across a variety of roles within Medical Affairs. Vandana is currently the Sr. Director for Digital Strategy and Innovation...
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11:45am PDT
Leveraging Technology and Innovative Tools for Enhanced MSL Effectiveness
Thursday September 26, 2024 11:45am - 12:30pm PDT
Moderators 
Executive Director, U.S. Field Medical Affairs, Incyte
Jason Beliakoff is the Executive Director of Oncology Field Medical Affairs at Incyte. His career in Medical Affairs started in 2007, when he joined Berlex as an MSL following a postdoctoral fellowship in Urologic Oncology at Stanford University. Subsequently, he held Medical Science...
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West MSL Director, Rare Disease, Sanofi
Staci Cohen is a dynamic and experienced leader with a robust background in primary and specialty care therapies. She has excelled in regional, and U.S. roles, building markets, launching brands, and managing diverse portfolios. Currently, she serves as the West MSL Director Rare...
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Senior Director of Strategic Commercial Engagement, H1
Rob Consalvo is Sr. Director of Strategic Commercial Engagement at H1. He leads a team of client-centric data experts aimed at building unique and valuable insights with external organizations. Rob has enjoyed a decade of work within various commercial organizations spanning multiple...
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Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
12:30pm PDT
1:30pm PDT
2:00pm PDT
Driving Patient-Centered Advocacy: Leveraging Real-World Evidence and Clinical Data for Informed Publications and Enhanced Outcomes-
Thursday September 26, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Moderators 
Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Viridian Therapeutics
Shula Pollard has diverse experience in the healthcare industry, working in both the medical device and pharmaceutical industries over the last 18 years. She started her career in product management and competitive intelligence, and for the past 10 years has specialized in Medical...
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Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications & Medical Education, Chiesi, USA Inc.
Ezinneka is currently an Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications & Medical Education at Chiesi, USA Inc. In this role, she's responsible for the execution of internal and external Medical Education, strategic Scientific Communications & Publications planning and execution...
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Director, Scientific Communications, Travere Therapeutics
Lynne Gordon, MPH, CMPP, BCMA is a Director, Scientific Communications at Travere Therapeutics; a company who identifies and develops therapies for people living with rare diseases. She has been in the pharmaceutical industry for over 25 years working for both large and small biotech...
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Executive Director, Scientific Affairs, Axsome Therapeutics
Elizabeth Hackler has broad therapeutic area experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and she has held a variety of positions in Medical Affairs over the last 18 years, in the areas of Publications, Medical Information, Operations, and Field Medical. Elizabeth is currently the Executive...
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Chief Executive Officer, Cognoa
Dr. Sharief Taraman, MD, DABPN, DABPM, FAAP, is Chief Executive Officer of Cognoa, a leading pediatric behavioral health and data company developing AI-based technologies to enable early and equitable diagnosis and care for children living with developmental and behavioral health...
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