GERALDINE M. OBI
Jacksonville
Summary
Career professional with over 40 years of nursing experience, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Last 13 years focused on Medical Affairs in the Commercial Aesthetic Industry and private practice, leading development of clinical education materials and managing Medical Affairs personnel. Proven track record as Senior Medical Science Liaison Team Leader, enhancing thought leader relationships and delivering scientific education. Expertise in strategic planning and operational management, with a history of driving growth and improving underperforming departments through innovative solutions.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of Medical Affairs and Clinical Education
Prollenium US
01.2018 - Current
- Developed and current director of national Prollenium Aesthetic Clinical Education (PACE) team dedicated to educating HCPs on Prollenium products.
- Provide guidance and constructive feedback to ensure understanding, alignment and progression of goals and success metrics.
- Ensure PACE team adherence to corporate and business unit policies, processes and compliance.
- Hold direct reports accountable to master business objectives (MBOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Monitor, quantify and report on PACE member's effectiveness through review of documentation, and tracking reports.
- Improve the strength of the PACE team performance through direct coaching and training.
- Manage to the strengths and challenges of each team member by understanding and appropriately adapting to individual skill sets and learning styles.
- Identify individual and team clinical business and training needs; assist with educational curriculum and tool development accordingly.
- Train PACE member on best clinical practices, according to approved clinical manual and related Prollenium materials.
- Reinforce learning continuously to ensure consistency among team and adherence to Prollenium guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, corporate policies and procedures.
- Supporting Prollenium US internal clinical education activities.
- Participate in training opportunities, workshops and labs as required for PACE members.
- Assist with documentation and development of training materials. This includes presentation writing and empirical thinking to 'tell a story' from a clinical point of view.
- Communicate competitive environment insights to Prollenium leadership team.
- Attend local, regional and national meetings as needed.
- Work with commercial, marketing, regulatory and R&D to provide clinical insight for real-life use of Prollenium products with the goal of providing clinical education for safe and effective product use.
Office/Surgical Nurse/Aesthetic Nurse Specialist
Jacksonville Plastic Surgery and OBI BioAesthetic Institute
Jacksonville
06.1984 - Current
- Help in OR as needed, pre and post-op patient education, drawing pre-op blood work, performed all non-surgical aesthetic procedures which include injection of Botox and various dermal fillers, performing IPL and laser treatments, micropigmentation, microneedling, PRP therapy, sclerotherapy, and skin care consultation and patient education.
National Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Suneva Medical, Inc.
San Diego
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Therapeutic Areas of Focus: Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastics ENT, Oculoplastic.
- Identified and developed Thought Leader physician relationships in therapeutic areas in order to optimize understanding of company portfolio through scientific data and communication.
- Built internal KOL CRM database for company records.
- Managed implementing Investigator Initiated Study Designs.
- Provided medical input to support relevant business development, market research, marketing, corporate communication, and promotional materials.
- Assisted with company Medical Affairs and Clinical Education strategy to ensure safe use of products.
- Cultivated strong thought leader relationships for physician messaging via robust podium presence.
- Contributed to medical literature via Strategic Publication Planning.
- Participated in Grant Request Budgeting.
- Handled all provider complaints and Adverse Events providing evidence-based guidelines for treatment support.
- Responded to unsolicited medical information requests within US regulatory and legal requirements.
- Composed standard response letters for frequently asked medical inquiries.
- Attended national conference in therapeutic areas – such as AAD, ODAC, Cosmetic Surgery Forum, AAFPS, South Beach Symposium.
- Engaged in desk side brief meetings to discuss scientific information and research concepts to healthcare providers (HCPs).
- Identified members for potential advisory boards and scientific meetings.
Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Galderma Laboratories, LTD
Fort Worth
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Increase awareness and education regarding Galderma Aesthetics & Correctives (A&C) products and technologies in the medical marketplace (Plastic Surgeons, Facial Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists and other healthcare providers [HCP]).
- This is accomplished through three key roles within the organization: supporting contracted healthcare practitioners, including high-profile Thought Leaders, to provide speaking and injection services for the organization, ensuring they are operating within corporate and regulatory requirements; supporting corporate needs of the Medical Affairs (clinical trials and IIT/IIS), Sales or Marketing organizations where live injections may be required or requested; and direct in-office demonstration of products involving live patient injections.
- Other tasks may include procedure development, collaboration on educational development, and additional coordination of events and trainings involving live injection of Galderma A&C’s products.
- My key role was the development of medical and scientific educational presentations and materials, which includes working in house and with outside vendors.
- Development of the MSL curriculum for Medical Affairs personnel.
Field Clinical Specialist / Manager
Merz North America/ BioForm Medical
07.2007 - 11.2014
- Overseeing the management and leadership of the Eastern Field Clinical Specialist team (staff of up to 32 PAs, NPs, & RNs).
- Collaborating with thought leaders and Resident Program Directors on scientific programs and projects.
- Performed as a liaison to professional nursing society to educate Aesthetic Nurses providing medical and scientific knowledge of Merz product portfolio.
- Assisted in clinical trials product education and overview of procedure protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult and Gerontology Medicine NP
South University
Savannah, GA04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA06.2015
Associate - Nursing
Florida State College
Jacksonville, Florida08.1980
Skills
- Clinical education and curriculum development
- Compliance management
- Coaching and training
- Medical affairs strategy
- Stakeholder engagement
Credentials
- MSN
- ARNP
- CPSN
Licenses Certifications Associations
State of Florida APRN License, APRN1233532, 04/30/27, ANCC Certification, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC), Advanced C-Net Certification, Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse (CPSN), International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Nurses (ISPAN), 2012 Society’s Distinguished Service Award, 2017, 2025, 2020, 2023, Industry Relations Liaison, Plastic Surgery Nursing Credentialing Board (PSNCB), Scientific Planning Committee, 2019, current, 2015, 2025, American Spa Association (AmSpa) Injection Safety Council, 2020, 2025
Timeline
Executive Director of Medical Affairs and Clinical Education
Prollenium US
01.2018 - Current
National Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Suneva Medical, Inc.
04.2017 - 04.2018
Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Galderma Laboratories, LTD
11.2014 - 11.2016
Field Clinical Specialist / Manager
Merz North America/ BioForm Medical
07.2007 - 11.2014
Office/Surgical Nurse/Aesthetic Nurse Specialist
Jacksonville Plastic Surgery and OBI BioAesthetic Institute
06.1984 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing, Adult and Gerontology Medicine NP
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate - Nursing
Florida State College