Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Scientificandclinicalexpertise
Leadership Experience
Certification
Congresses Leadership
Community Service
Timeline
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Palek Patel

Seattle,WA

Summary

Experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) specializing in hematology and oncology, seeking a role as Assistant Director, Scientific Medical Affairs at AbbVie. Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders and offering valuable scientific and technical support. Proficient in developing strategic initiatives to drive organizational objectives, consistently delivering exceptional results. Ready to leverage extensive experience and passion for the field to make a significant impact at AbbVie.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MSL

AbbVie
01.2022 - Current

As a medical/scientific expert, I build relationships with external experts, deliver education on disease states and products, and serve as a trusted resource for timely answers. I support research initiatives, collaborate on territory plans, and stay up-to-date on market trends to inform business decisions.

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external experts in therapeutic areas of interest. Build relationships with healthcare providers and researchers to deliver education on disease states and products
  • Deliver comprehensive education on disease states and AbbVie products to healthcare providers and researchers. Serve as a trusted medical/scientific resource to healthcare providers, providing timely and accurate answers to unsolicited medical questions
  • Support research initiatives across development, including site evaluation, investigator meetings, and study management. Collaborate with internal Medical Affairs cross-functional team to develop and execute territory plans
  • Played key role in launch of Epcoritamab (DLBCL and FL) and Ibrutinib (new indication for pediatric cGVHD and label expansion with oral suspension for adults), demonstrating leadership and expertise in pharmaceutical launches
  • Successfully navigated and learned from the experience of ibrutinib label withdrawal (MCL/MZL), utilizing the challenge as a growth opportunity to develop resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking as an MSL
  • Played a key role in the launch of Epcoritamab (DLBCL and FL) and Ibrutinib (new indication for pediatric cGVHD and label expansion with oral suspension for adults), demonstrating leadership and expertise in pharmaceutical launches and driving business growth through strategic planning and execution.

MSL

Myovant Sciences
01.2021 - 01.2022

Built and maintained strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and academic centers. Fostered and maintained strong professional relationships with KOLs in academic and clinical practices. Delivered scientific and technical expertise to KOLs, researchers, and academic centers

  • Facilitated connections between investigators and Myovant-sponsored clinical trials. Supported investigator-initiated research and enhanced patient enrollment
  • Developed and executed territory plans aligned with regional and national strategies. Collaborated with Clinical Operations organization to identify and secure optimal clinical trial sites
  • Participated in speaker training on Myovant products from approved speaker decks. Stayed up-to-date on product knowledge and messaging to effectively communicate with healthcare providers and patients
  • Spearheaded development and execution of clinical trial strategies, ensuring successful patient enrollment and study execution.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives, leveraging strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skill.
  • Fostered culture of innovation and collaboration, driving business growth and achieving strategic objectives through effective leadership and decision-making

Pharmacy Department Manager

Walgreens, CVS, Omnicare, Advantage Health Mart
01.2014 - 01.2020

Served in various capacities including Pharmacy Manager (Walgreens), Director of Pharmacy (Advantage Health Mart Pharmacy), General Manager (Omnicare), Consultant Pharmacist (CVS Health), Clinical Advisor (CVS Health)Managed multi-million-dollar budgets for pharmacy operations, patient care initiatives, and business strategies

  • Optimized patient care services, supervised technicians, and mentored over 20 employees to achieve business goals
  • Provided education on disease states and medication therapy to pharmacy staff and collaborated with teams to develop territory plans and align with business objectives
  • Ensured operational excellence through policy adherence and established efficient work schedules to reduce overtime costs
  • Increased medication availability to patients

Education

PharmD -

Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL
12.2011

Skills

  • Strong understanding of legal and regulatory guidelines, including OPDP promotional regulations, CDER/CBER regulations, and Good Clinical Practices
  • Experience in clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements governing clinical trials, and study design
  • Proven ability to lead in a global matrixed environment, with strong leadership competencies and team-building skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interact externally and internally to support global business strategy
  • Ability to work effectively in a team/matrix environment, with strong influence skills and ability to coordinate scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders
  • Budget management experience, with ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively
  • Subject matter expertise in hematology and oncology, with ability to provide competitive assessments and regular scientific literature reviews to commercial teams
  • Conference planning and execution experience, with ability to lead and coordinate meetings, including investigator meetings, scientific association meetings, and other external events

Scientificandclinicalexpertise

  • Developed and implemented a reactive FAQ deck for ibrutinib, incorporating preclinical, clinical, and RWE data to enhance MSL navigation and improve reactive conversations with healthcare providers
  • Provided scientific and clinical expertise to support a cross-functional workshop during the Epcor Launch meeting, demonstrating value to commercial colleagues and showcasing MSL expertise
  • Highlighted a DPO from a 362 site to drive impact and improve patient care, resulting in a planned outreach to the PI to clarify lab abnormality reviews and enhance patient outcomes

Leadership Experience

  • MSL Training Sessions, Follicular lymphoma, Field resource utilization
  • Ted Talk, MFP & SIEM
  • MSL Development and Coaching, 2
  • Clinical Trial M23-362, Demonstrating leadership and expertise in clinical trial management, Mentoring and developing other MSLs through successful transitions
  • Interim Field Director, Leading MSL training and field resource utilization
  • Field Ad Board and Cultural Council, Focusing on decision-making and agility

Certification

  • Registered Pharmacist, Texas
  • Registered Pharmacist, Illinois
  • Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)
  • Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)

Congresses Leadership

  • Congress lead, HOPA, 2024
  • Congress lead, ASH, 2023
  • Encored company posters, HOPA (2023), HOPA (2024)

Community Service

  • Light the Night participant (2023)
  • AbbVie Week of Possibilities participant (2023, 2024)
  • Movember participant (2021)
  • ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk participant (2021)
  • Field Tester for Geriatric Pharmacy Review Course for Recertification

Timeline

MSL

AbbVie
01.2022 - Current

MSL

Myovant Sciences
01.2021 - 01.2022

Pharmacy Department Manager

Walgreens, CVS, Omnicare, Advantage Health Mart
01.2014 - 01.2020

PharmD -

Midwestern University
Palek Patel