Daniel Jorge Curcio
Buenos Aires,Argentina
Summary
Adept at strategic planning and cross-functional team leadership, I spearheaded global vaccine launches and medical affairs strategies at Pfizer, achieving significant public health impacts. My expertise in forecasting and verbal communication fostered key stakeholder relationships, driving innovative solutions and regulatory successes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical and Scientific Affairs International VP Lead mRNA Vaccines and Antivirals
Pfizer
01.2023 - Current
- Global Team Medical and Scientific Affairs Leadership: Successfully led vaccine and anti-infective medical affairs teams, ensuring alignment and cross-collaboration worldwide
- Strategic Vision: Developed and implemented a comprehensive medical affairs regional strategy for the launch, recommendations, and commercialization of vaccines and antivirals with focus on public health priorities
- Innovative Problem Solving: Addressed and resolved regulatory challenges, ensuring timely approvals and market access for vaccines and antivirals
- Stakeholder Engagement: Developed strong relationships with public health regulators, KOLs, HCPs, and other stakeholders, driving the success of medical and scientific programs
- Mentorship and Development: Mentored and trained field medical colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with Cross-functional Team Leadership (medical, research and development, regulatory, commercial, access, marketing)
- Scientific and Medical Writing: Developed asset-specific publication plans to support medical affairs and evidence dissemination plans
- Public Speaking and Training: Delivered presentations at international symposiums and forums to support medical affairs and evidence dissemination plans
Teacher in charge of Infectious Diseases (Hospital Velez Sarsfield)
Buenos Aires University
08.2013 - Current
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Senior Medical Affairs Global Lead for RSV Older Adults Vaccine
Pfizer
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Medical Expertise: Provided clinical and medical affairs expertise for the RSV older adults vaccine, supporting global colleagues with strategic medical planning and guidance
- Regulatory Support: Supported global regulatory activities for the RSV older adults vaccine, ensuring compliance and successful approvals
- KOL Engagement: Engaged public health regulators, KOLs, HCPs, and other stakeholders to drive impactful medical and scientific programs
- Developed KOL engagement plans to ensure continuous collaboration and support
- Strategic Planning: Developed and executed strategic plans for the launch, competitive positioning, and recommendations of the RSV older adult vaccine
Senior Medical Affairs Global Lead COVID-19 Vaccine
Pfizer
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Agile Team Leadership: Led the Medical Affairs side of the COVID-19 cross-functional Agile Team, ensuring a lightspeed launch of the vaccine during the pandemic
- Coordinated efforts across clinical development, regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial teams to achieve rapid deployment
- Medical Expertise: Provided clinical and Medical Affairs expertise for the COVID-19 vaccine, supporting global colleagues with strategic medical planning and guidance
- Regulatory Support: Supported global regulatory activities for the COVID-19 vaccine, ensuring compliance and successful approvals
- KOL Engagement: Engaged public health regulators, KOLs, HCPs, and other stakeholders to drive impactful medical and scientific programs
- Strategic Planning: Developed and executed strategic plans for the launch, competitive positioning, and recommendations of the COVID-19 vaccine
Senior Scientific Affairs Global Lead for Group B Streptococci and E.coli Vaccines
Pfizer
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Medical Expertise: Provided clinical and medical affairs expertise during the early phases of GBS and Escherichia coli vaccine development
- Regulatory Support: Supported global regulatory activities focused on the accelerated approval pathway strategy (based on correlates of protection), ensuring compliance and successful approvals
- Strategic Planning: Developed and executed strategic plans based on competitive positioning and potential recommendations for the GBS vaccine
Senior Medical Emerging Markets Lead New Pipeline Vaccines
Pfizer
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Medical Expertise: Provided clinical and medical affairs expertise during the early phases of Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium difficile vaccine development
- Regulatory Support: Supported global regulatory activities focused on a defined approval pathway strategy, ensuring compliance and successful approvals
- Epidemiological Studies: Designed and executed studies to generate real-world evidence and health economics outcomes research (HEOR) to support Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium difficile vaccine medical affairs activities
- Strategic Planning: Developed and executed strategic plans based on competitive positioning and potential future recommendations for Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium difficile vaccines
Senior Scientific Affairs Director Pfizer Vaccines Latin America
Pfizer
04.2014 - 12.2018
- Epidemiological Studies: Led epidemiological studies to support the PCV13 vaccine approval and vaccine technical committee (VTC) recommendations
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked with research & development, RWE, and medical colleagues to generate high-level scientific evidence
- Stakeholder Engagement: Built and maintained strong relationships with public health regulators, KOLs, HCPs, and other stakeholders, driving the success of medical and scientific programs
- Medical Strategy Implementation: Developed and implemented medical strategies to improve the positioning of PCV13 in a challenging competitive environment
Coordinator of Infectious Diseases Department
Sanatorio Guemes
Buenos Aires, Argentina
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
- Monitored project progress and provided updates to stakeholders.
- Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Coordinator of Infectious Diseases Department
Hospital Municipal Chivilcoy
Buenos Aires, Argentina
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Monitored project progress and provided updates to stakeholders.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Independent Vaccine Adviser (KOL)
01.2011 - 04.2014
- Developed strategies with KOLs for Prevenar13 use in adult patients
- Advised at in-hospital medical rounds and conferences
- Trained sales representatives on scientific and clinical aspects
- Designed and directed scientific promotional materials
- Utilized Program Implementation and Change Management skills to optimize vaccine use
Independent Antibiotics Adviser
01.2004 - 01.2011
- KOL Engagement: Developed medical affairs strategies with KOL leaders to optimize antibiotic use through the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs
- Training and Development: Trained field medical teams on the scientific and clinical aspects of different antibiotics
- Scientific Communication: Designed and directed the creation of scientific promotional materials
- Ensured that all materials were accurate, evidence-based, and aligned with regulatory requirements
- Speaker: Served as the main speaker at pre-launch and launch events
- Clinical Research: Designed and directed multicenter registry programs to obtain real-world evidence on HCP antibiotic prescription habits
Fellow and Fellow Instructor of Infectious Diseases
Hospital Muñiz
Buenos Aires, Argentina
06.1994 - 06.2004
- Developed own teaching materials, methods and approaches, with guidance.
- Supervised dissertational research work to assist research publication process.
- Supervised student projects and field trips.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
- Engaged with the academic community through seminars, workshops, and peer reviews.
- Reviewed and synthesized existing research to inform study design and direction.
- Created presentations and reports outlining the accomplishments of the Fellowship program.
- Supervised junior researchers and students, providing guidance on research protocols.
Fellow of Internal Medicine
Hospital Velez Sarsfield
Buenos Aires, Argentina
06.1992 - 06.1994
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment.
- Designed and implemented complex research studies to explore specific hypotheses.
- Analyzed large datasets using statistical software to validate research hypotheses.
- Participated in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.
- Provided guidance to existing fellows when resolving conflicts or addressing issues within teams.
- Synthesized large amounts of information to support research efforts.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews to establish research foundation and identify gaps in current knowledge.
- Created presentations and reports outlining the accomplishments of the Fellowship program.
- Supervised junior researchers and students, providing guidance on research protocols.
- Attended conferences and seminars relevant to Fellow job roles and responsibilities.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
Infectious Diseases Specialist -
Medical College of Buenos Aires State (IV)
01.1997
Clinical Bacteriology Specialist -
Universidad de Buenos Aires
01.1997
Internal Medicine Specialist -
Universidad de Buenos Aires
01.1994
Medical Doctor (MD) -
Universidad de Buenos Aires
01.1991
Skills
- Forecasting
- Targeted marketing
- Portfolio optimization
- Verbal and written communication
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Strategic planning
Additional Data
- Co-author of over 100 abstract presentations at national, regional, and international scientific meetings.
- Numerous (over 200) oral presentations at national and international scientific meetings, industry-sponsored symposia, and other venues.
Emails
- Personal, djcurcio@gmail.com
- Company, daniel.curcio@pfizer.com
Mobile Numbers
- +54, 911 2319 0619
- +34, 605 09 4871
Publications
Authored almost 100 research papers and articles in peer-reviewed journals, including studies on antimicrobial resistance, infectious disease management, and vaccine efficacy.
Clinical Trials
Led and participated in multiple clinical trials, including studies on community-acquired pneumonia, catheter-related bloodstream infections, and hospital-acquired pneumonia.
Professional Memberships
- Infectious Diseases Society of Argentina (SADI), Member
- Microbiology Association of Argentina (AAM), Member
- Panamerican Infectious Diseases Society (API), Member
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Medical and Scientific Affairs International VP Lead mRNA Vaccines and Antivirals
Pfizer
01.2023 - Current
Senior Medical Affairs Global Lead for RSV Older Adults Vaccine
Pfizer
06.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Medical Affairs Global Lead COVID-19 Vaccine
Pfizer
05.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Scientific Affairs Global Lead for Group B Streptococci and E.coli Vaccines
Pfizer
05.2019 - 06.2020
Senior Medical Emerging Markets Lead New Pipeline Vaccines
Pfizer
12.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Scientific Affairs Director Pfizer Vaccines Latin America
Pfizer
04.2014 - 12.2018
Teacher in charge of Infectious Diseases (Hospital Velez Sarsfield)
Buenos Aires University
08.2013 - Current
Independent Vaccine Adviser (KOL)
01.2011 - 04.2014
Coordinator of Infectious Diseases Department
Sanatorio Guemes
01.2004 - 01.2015
Coordinator of Infectious Diseases Department
Hospital Municipal Chivilcoy
01.2004 - 01.2015
Independent Antibiotics Adviser
01.2004 - 01.2011
Fellow and Fellow Instructor of Infectious Diseases
Hospital Muñiz
06.1994 - 06.2004
Fellow of Internal Medicine
Hospital Velez Sarsfield
06.1992 - 06.1994
Infectious Diseases Specialist -
Medical College of Buenos Aires State (IV)
Clinical Bacteriology Specialist -
Universidad de Buenos Aires
Internal Medicine Specialist -
Universidad de Buenos Aires
Medical Doctor (MD) -
Universidad de Buenos Aires