Felix Eze
Chicago,IL
Summary
Healthcare professional with over 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales and regulatory affairs. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes in underserved communities. Skilled in building strategic relationships with healthcare providers, delivering scientific insights, and supporting public health initiatives. Expertise in various therapeutic areas and gained valuable regulatory experience through roles at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and NGO experience at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria. Committed to utilizing clinical knowledge, communication skills, and business acumen to contribute to Abbvie's goals as a Medical Science Liaison.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Project Manager
Abbvie
07.2024 - Current
- Organized panel discussions with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to review and optimize study protocols, focusing on study design, enrollment risk, operational complexities, and site/patient burden, effectively minimizing need for protocol amendments
- Coordinated 5+ projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of consultants across various therapeutic areas, ensuring access to clinical sites with a diverse patient pool, and expanding the network.
Integrated Evidence Strategy Team Intern
Abbvie
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Played a pivotal role in refining the team charter, ensuring a cohesive and well-defined strategy for the pipeline commercial model, which ultimately fostered improved collaboration and understanding among stakeholders
- Conducted a thorough survey of 5+ project managers, gathering valuable insights and feedback that significantly informed the vision and enhancement of the integrated evidence plan for drug development initiatives, leading to an increase in project efficiency
- Designed a stakeholder management plan for the portfolio program management team, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and aligning projects with organizational goals through strategic stakeholder engagement, resulting in an improvement in project alignment
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Senior Medical Representative (Ophthalmology Franchise)
Novartis
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with franchise brand team to orchestrate a successful regional launch of Simbrinza, including development of launch strategies, pharmacy campaigns, and promotional initiatives, achieving 45% market penetration
- Maintained market leadership for Novartis ophthalmology portfolio, including brands like Lucentis, Travatan, Azarga, Opatanol, and Duotrav, achieving consistent market share growth and 120% sales versus budget
- Organized training seminars to upskill 50+ ophthalmologists in optical coherence tomography, leading to improved diagnosis of eye diseases and enhancing diagnostic accuracy by 30%.
- Provided training support for junior medical representatives to enhance their understanding of products and improve their selling skills.
Medical Representative (Neuroscience and Pain Franchise)
Novartis
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Spearheaded cross-functional team of 5+ sales associates, delivering impactful messaging and demand-generation programs, along with market trend analysis, resulting in 65% increase in patient numbers
- Organized training seminars for healthcare professionals, delivering advanced trauma life support sessions tailored to enhance skills of 10+ emergency medicine and orthopedic doctors, improving trauma response times by 20%
- Drove market leadership for Tegretol and Sirdalud within epilepsy and muscle relaxant therapeutic areas, achieving 105% of sales targets and consistent territory dominance.
- Established strong relationships with healthcare professionals, resulting in increased trust and credibility for the organization.
Education
MBA -
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana06.2015
Certification
- Project Management Professional, PMI
- Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance.
Publications
Gyanfosu L, Kuffour GA, Abokyi S, Abruquah AA, Eze FI. Availability of antifungal eye drops in hospital and private retail pharmacies: a survey conducted in Kumasi, Ghana. International Community Med Public Health 2016; 3: 3045-50
Timeline
Clinical Project Manager
Abbvie
07.2024 - Current
Integrated Evidence Strategy Team Intern
Abbvie
05.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Medical Representative (Ophthalmology Franchise)
Novartis
08.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Representative (Neuroscience and Pain Franchise)
Novartis
05.2020 - 08.2021
MBA -
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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