MATTHEW CARANGELO, PharmD, RPh
Mendham,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Executive Director with 25+ years of experience leading global Medical Affairs, Medical Information, Pharmacovigilance, and Communications functions within top pharmaceutical organizations. Adept at developing strategic medical content, building and mentoring high-performing teams, and aligning cross-functional initiatives to support commercial and regulatory objectives. Proven expertise in therapeutic area leadership, clinical development support, and scientific publication strategy. Recognized for advancing operational excellence, compliance, and innovation in support of product value.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director, Global Medical Information Communications
Pacira Biosciences
01.2016 - Current
- Progressive leadership roles overseeing global medical information strategy, pharmacovigilance operations, and scientific communications across multiple brands.
- Directed global MI operations, delivering compliant, high-impact content (standard responses, payer deliverables, AMCP dossiers, P&T packages).
- Served as lead medical reviewer in MLR for three commercial brands.
- Managed PV vendor oversight, identified & ameliorated safety signals
- Developed and reviewed scientific content (publications, posters, abstracts); supported medical education and external communications.
- Advised on IITs, Phase IV protocols, clinical study reports, and target product profiles.
- Launched Medical Information website and standardized content processes via SOPs and Veeva governance.
- Managed team budget and aligned operational resources with business priorities.
- Delivered functional training for internal and external colleagues
- Provided insights and metrics to senior leadership
Associate Director, Medical Information – Metabolics
AstraZeneca
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Supported BYDUREON Pen launch and developed content in collaboration with Medical and Commercial teams.
- Transitioned outsourced call center operations to internal team.
- Led creation of MI assets to support field medical and sales teams.
- Led teams of up to 3 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
Associate Director, Medical Information
Bristol-Myers Squibb
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Led therapeutic area medical information teams (Metabolics, Virology, Cardiovascular, Neuroscience) and supported product launches, regulatory communications, and global campaigns.
- Directed development of educational and HCP-facing content for new product launches, including NULOJIX and ORENCIA SC.
- Partnered with Compliance and Marketing to ensure medically accurate, engaging, and regulatory-compliant materials.
- Played a key role in integration planning during Amylin Pharmaceuticals acquisition.
- Implemented processes ensuring global content quality and consistency.
Earlier Roles
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Held positions in Medical Affairs and Medical Information, supporting cross-functional teams in various therapeutic areas.
- Amylin Pharmaceuticals
- Biogen Idec
- Novartis
- Pfizer
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy
Kingston, RIBachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy
Kingston, RISelect Publication
Katz D, Song J, Carangelo M, et al. Simulated bupivacaine pharmacokinetics after labor epidural analgesia followed by transversus abdominis plane block with liposomal bupivacaine for intrapartum cesarean delivery. J Clin Anesth. 2024 Sep; 99:111589.
Timeline
Executive Director, Global Medical Information Communications
Pacira Biosciences
01.2016 - Current
Associate Director, Medical Information – Metabolics
AstraZeneca
01.2014 - 01.2016
Associate Director, Medical Information
Bristol-Myers Squibb
01.2007 - 01.2014
Earlier Roles
01.2000 - 01.2007
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy
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