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Scott Mackinnon

Rehoboth,MA

Summary

Experienced Medical Director with an extensive clinical background caring for patients with varying medical conditions. My clinical career has included numerous leadership roles including a department chair. After a lengthy, productive clinical career, I have chosen to leverage my expertise in industry role and have done so for the past nine years working as an independent consultant, medical affairs and clinical development. I am seeking to continue my work in an industry role.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate medical Director

Novocure, PLC
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Study Lead for Medical Device Pivotal (Phase 3) Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer.
  • Study Lead for Medical Device Pilot Study in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer.
  • Global Trial (Asia/Pac, EMEA, LATAM, NA).
  • Designed/Conducted investigator meetings, prepared and conducted Data monitoring Committee activities and all other material aspects with multinational trial including regulatory submissions/cross-functional responsibilities.
  • Developed enrollment strategy, 571 patients enrolled.
  • Enhanced clinical efficiency through the creation of streamlined processes for study team.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient data assessment and improve overall patient retention in trial.
  • Mentored junior colleagues, providing guidance on best practices in trial management and professional growth opportunities.
  • Reviewed complex medical scenarios, answering site queries appropriately.
  • Created educational materials for site staff, investigators and potential patients.
  • Analyzed performance data to identify trends and develop targeted strategies for improving both individual clinician performance as well as overall departmental success.

Clinical Research Scientist

Novocure, PLC
12.2019 - 08.2021
  • Strengthened relationships with key opinion leaders, fostering collaboration on cutting-edge research projects.
  • Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
  • Promoted a culture of quality within the research team, implementing best practices for documentation, data management, and process improvement.
  • Advanced scientific knowledge through the presentation of study findings at conferences and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Increased patient enrollment in clinical trials by developing targeted recruitment strategies and enhancing community engagement efforts.

Regional Medical Scientist

INDIVIOR, PLC
08.2016 - 02.2019
  • KOL selection, assisted with launch of Sublocade.
  • Presented research findings at national conferences, raising awareness on emerging medical advancements and best practices.
  • Established partnerships with key industry stakeholders to support collaborative research efforts and enhance resource sharing opportunities.
  • Performed data analysis and interpretation of results from clinical trials and epidemiological studies.

Expanesthetics Medical Officer

Expanesthetics, Inc
12.2015 - 07.2016
  • Preclinical testing anesthetic agents, assessment of market need for novel inhalant agent.
  • Staffing of informational booth at congresses.

General Manager – Director of Consulting

OCEAN STATE MEDICAL CONSULTING
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Self owned LLC, engaging in medical consulting for various entities, mainly medical-legal.

Consultant

FLEX PHARMA, INC.
07.2014 - 03.2015
  • Responsibilities included CRO testing of novel anti-spasticity agents on human subjects.
  • Assisting with IND submission.

Staff Anesthesiologist

PROVIDENCE ANESTHESIOLOGISTS INC.
07.1995 - 01.2014
  • With 40+ anesthesiologists, the group provided expertise including cardiac, pediatric, intensive care medicine and pain management, to all hospitals in the Lifespan system.
  • Improved efficiency in the operating room by developing and implementing standardized protocols for anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence.
  • Conducted preoperative evaluations to assess patients'' medical histories and determine appropriate anesthetic plans.
  • Provided comprehensive pain management services for patients during recovery from surgery, resulting in enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction.
  • Mentored junior anesthesiologists and residents, fostering professional growth and skill development within the team.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of care for complex surgical cases.
  • Streamlined operations in the anesthesia department by reviewing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes.
  • Served as a resource on anesthesia-related topics for colleagues across various departments, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration within the hospital setting.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in anesthesiology through continuing education opportunities and participation in professional organizations.
  • Contributed to research initiatives aimed at advancing the field of anesthesiology, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
  • Participated in quality assurance efforts, regularly reviewing case data to identify potential improvements in practice standards or clinical outcomes.
  • Managed critical incidents during surgeries with prompt intervention and decisive action, ensuring optimal patient outcomes under challenging circumstances.

Assistant Professor

Yale University
07.1992 - 06.1995
  • Enhanced student research skills by supervising independent studies projects both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Strengthened relationships with colleagues by participating in collaborative projects and research endeavors.
  • Provision of anesthesia services to patients at Yale-New Haven Hospital/

Education

Advanced Clinical Tract Anesthesia Fellow - Anesthesiologist

Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
06.1992

Clinical Anesthesia Resident - Anesthesiologist

University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Worcester, MA
12.1991

Intern in Internal Medicine - Medicine

University of Massachusetts Medical School
Worcester, MA
06.1989

M.D. - Medicine

University of Massachusetts, Medical School
Worcester, MA
06.1988

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
06.1984

Skills

  • Quality Improvement
  • Team Management
  • Clinical Research
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Patient Safety
  • Staff Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Data Analysis
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Medical Expertise
  • Budget Management

Invited Presentations

  • Postoperative Recovery after Desflurane, Propofol or Isoflurane Anesthesia among Morbidly Obese Patients, Anesthesia Grand Rounds, Rhode Island Hospital, 2007
  • Preoperative Assessment, Anesthesia Grand Rounds, Rhode Island Hospital, June, 2006
  • Preoperative Assessment of Surgical Patient, Grand Rounds, Newport Hospital, Newport, RI, November, 2001
  • Hemodynamic Principles of Intra-Op TEE, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, April, 2000
  • Intra-operative Trans esophageal Echo for the Patient Undergoing the Ross Procedure, St. Jude Biological Tissue Symposium, Brown University School of Medicine, February, 1997
  • Three Techniques of Monitoring Intra-Operative Myocardial Ischemia During Major Vascular Surgery, Comparison of TEE, Swan Ganz and Multilead EKG, Brown University School of Medicine, Newport Conference, October, 1997
  • Bert AA, MacKinnon SF, The Role of Trans esophageal Echocardiography During the Ross Procedure, in Cardiac Reconstructions with Allograft Tissues, pp 396-401, Hopkins RA, Springer-Verlag, NY, 2005
  • Maslow A, MacKinnon SF et al: Monitoring of End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide During Weaning from Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Patients Without Significant Lung Disease

Certification

MIT-Pro "Drug and medical Device Development: A Strategic Approach"

Timeline

Associate medical Director

Novocure, PLC
08.2021 - 12.2023

Clinical Research Scientist

Novocure, PLC
12.2019 - 08.2021

Regional Medical Scientist

INDIVIOR, PLC
08.2016 - 02.2019

Expanesthetics Medical Officer

Expanesthetics, Inc
12.2015 - 07.2016

Consultant

FLEX PHARMA, INC.
07.2014 - 03.2015

General Manager – Director of Consulting

OCEAN STATE MEDICAL CONSULTING
01.2012 - 01.2016

Staff Anesthesiologist

PROVIDENCE ANESTHESIOLOGISTS INC.
07.1995 - 01.2014

Assistant Professor

Yale University
07.1992 - 06.1995

Advanced Clinical Tract Anesthesia Fellow - Anesthesiologist

Yale New Haven Hospital

Clinical Anesthesia Resident - Anesthesiologist

University of Massachusetts Medical Center

Intern in Internal Medicine - Medicine

University of Massachusetts Medical School

M.D. - Medicine

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

University of Massachusetts
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