ALEJANDRO SABINO FERNANDEZ
Dallas,TX
Summary
Physician and Medical Affairs professional with progressive experience in ophthalmology, a strong clinical research background, and deep therapeutic expertise in retinal diseases, including nAMD, DME, RVO, and dry AMD. Demonstrated experience in scientific exchange, strategic KOL and investigator engagement, clinical development support, medical insights generation, and cross-functional collaboration. Currently serving as a Senior Medical Science Liaison with expanded field leadership responsibilities encompassing MSL training and onboarding, strategic field initiatives, congress planning, and scientific intelligence. Recognized for influencing without direct authority, mentoring colleagues, and translating complex clinical data and external stakeholder insights into actionable recommendations that inform Medical Affairs strategy and execution
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Science Liaison
EyePoint
03.2026 - Current
- Provide field leadership, mentorship, and scientific guidance to six MSLs colleagues, supporting professional development, strategic alignment, and execution of Medical Affairs initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional congress planning and scientific engagement activities, coordinating field medical coverage, scientific priorities, team agendas, post-congress insights reporting.
- Developed a comprehensive MSL onboarding guide to standardize field processes, scientific resources, and best practices, support training and onboarding of new MSL team members.
- Facilitate strategic field medical discussions to promote scientific alignment, knowledge sharing, and consistent implementation of Medical Affairs priorities across territories.
- Support clinical development programs through investigator engagement, scientific exchange, and cross-functional collaboration, while maintaining strategic KOL relationships and overseeing field medical activities across assigned territories.
Medical Science Liaison
EyePoint
10.2024 - 03.2026
- Served as the primary scientific and clinical liaison between EyePoint and principal investigators, fostering strategic relationships and supporting clinical development programs across multiple research sites.
- Provided ongoing medical and operational support to Principal Investigators and study coordinators to optimize patient identification, screening, and retention.
- Identified and addressed clinical trial recruitment challenges through cross-functional collaboration with CROs, principal investigators, site personnel, and internal stakeholders to support site-specific enrollment strategies.
- Planned and led scientific referral initiatives engaging with Principal Investigators (PIs), Sub-Investigators (Sub-Is), retina specialists, and optometrists to increase awareness of clinical trials, communicate eligibility criteria, and facilitate appropriate patient referrals.
- Supported Site Initiation Visits by delivering scientific presentations on study rationale, clinical evidence, and protocol requirements to support investigator readiness and site activation.
Medical Science Liaison
Alimera Sciences
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Engaged in ongoing scientific exchange with national, regional, and local KOLs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, building strong, long-term scientific relationships.
- Collected and communicated actionable medical insights from KOL interactions to inform Medical Affairs priorities and support cross-functional strategic planning.
- Organized and facilitated advisory boards with KOLs to gather expert opinions and insights on therapeutic areas and company products.
- Coordinated and presented scientific dinner programs and dry and wet lab training sessions for physicians, educational institutions, residents, and fellows.
- Established strategic scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and internal stakeholders to expand scientific engagement.
Regional Clinical Research Associate I
Glaukos
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Conducted site qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trials across the U.S. and Latin America.
- Evaluated investigator and site compliance with study protocols and ICH-GCP requirements, monitoring subject safety, data integrity, investigational product accountability, and protocol deviations.
- Collaborated with clinical study management teams to address protocol discrepancies, monitor patient enrollment, and oversee data collection, CRF completion, source data verification, and query resolution.
- Supported clinical development programs across multiple ophthalmic indications, including glaucoma, dry eye, presbyopia, and keratoconus.
Professional Research Assistant
Colorado Retina Associates
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Coordinated retinal clinical trials and collaborated with organizational leadership to increase weekly patient screening from approximately 2 to 20.
- Coordinated patient recruitment, screening, and enrollment activities while maintaining accurate clinical research documentation and HIPAA compliance.
- Supported Principal Investigators with informed consent documentation, case report forms, enrollment logs, investigational product accountability, and timely clinical trial data entry.
- Gained clinical research experience across multiple retinal indications, including neovascular AMD (nAMD), dry AMD, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Retinal vein occlusion (RVO).
Clinical Medical Assistant Lead
ORC
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Supervised and trained new and existing staff along with clinical manager.
- Assisted orthopedic surgeons in medical procedures, minor surgeries, and MRI arthrograms.
- Provided post-operative care, including application and removal of casts, splints, dressings, and sutures.
- Rotated across orthopedic specialties, including foot and ankle surgery, sport medicine, hip and knee arthroplasty, and orthopedic trauma and fracture care.
Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist
Onsite HealthCare
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted pain management and wound care specialists with clinical examinations, and medical procedures.
- Monitored compliance with prescribed controlled-substance therapies in according with Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program.
Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist
Vision Surgeons & Consultants
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Obtained comprehensive ophthalmic medical histories and performed preliminary examinations, and diagnostic testing including OCT, OCT-a, visual fields testing, fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography.
- Measured intraocular pressure using tono-pen, Goldmann applanation tonometry, and non-contact tonometry
- Assisted ophthalmologists in laser treatments and minor ophthalmic procedures.
Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist
Stone Eye Center
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Obtained comprehensive ophthalmic medical histories and assisted with ophthalmic examinations and minor surgical procedures.
- Performed ophthalmic diagnostic imaging including OCT, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, and corneal topography.
Medical Doctor
FG Professional Center
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic medical conditions in outpatient and emergency care settings.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized clinical intervention, and collaborated with physicians and specialists in managing complex cases.
- Performed minor surgical procedures and served as surgical first assistant in ophthalmology, orthopedics, and general surgery.
Medical Doctor
Hospital San Jose de Tovar
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Served as a General Practitioner, providing direct patient care in the Emergency Department.
- Delivered multidisciplinary clinical care across internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, and orthopedics.
Education
Medical Doctor (MD) -
Universidad de Los Andes (ULA)
Merida, Venezuela01.2014
Skills
- Medical Affairs Strategy & Implementation
- Field Medical Leadership & Field Readiness
- Ophthalmology & Retinal Therapeutic Expertise
- Strategy Scientific Exchange & KOL engagement
- Medical Insights & Scientific Intelligence
- Clinical Development & Clinical Trial Support
- Investigator Engagement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic Execution
- Congress Planning & Scientific Engagement
- MSL Training, Onboarding & Mentorship
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- ICH-GCP & FDA Regulations & Medical Compliance
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- CRA Certified
- Clinical Research Coordinator Foundation
- HIPAA Privacy Essentials
- Strategic Thinking
Publications
- Case Report: "Unusual Behavior Sarcoma High Degree of Malignancy in Abdomen." Advances in Biomedicine at the University of the Andes.
- Case Report: "Real knot of umbilical cord." Abstracts Book Felsocem 2011.
- Case Report: "Astroblastoma, Case Report." Advances in Biomedicine at the University of the Andes.
Languages
- Spanish
- English
- Italian
Timeline
Senior Medical Science Liaison
EyePoint
03.2026 - Current
Medical Science Liaison
EyePoint
10.2024 - 03.2026
Medical Science Liaison
Alimera Sciences
10.2023 - 10.2024
Regional Clinical Research Associate I
Glaukos
08.2021 - 09.2023
Professional Research Assistant
Colorado Retina Associates
07.2020 - 08.2021
Clinical Medical Assistant Lead
ORC
10.2018 - 07.2020
Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist
Onsite HealthCare
05.2018 - 10.2018
Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist
Vision Surgeons & Consultants
12.2017 - 05.2018
Clinical Medical Assistant Specialist
Stone Eye Center
01.2017 - 05.2018
Medical Doctor
FG Professional Center
09.2015 - 09.2016
Medical Doctor
Hospital San Jose de Tovar
06.2014 - 12.2014
Medical Doctor (MD) -
Universidad de Los Andes (ULA)