Sara Notararigo, PhD, MBA

Medical Science Liaison | Translating Science into Impact for HCPs & KOLs | Rare Disease · Autoimmunity · Biologics

Spain

About

Medical Science Liaison with a PhD in Biology and an MBA in Pharmaceutical & Biotech Business, with experience in rare disease, immunology, and field Medical Affairs. I build trusted scientific relationships with thought leaders and HCPs, translating complex clinical and scientific evidence into clear, credible conversations that drive real understanding — not just awareness. I adapt scientific complexity to the right level for each audience, whether a KOL, a clinician, or an internal team. I bring together scientific rigor, strategic thinking, and communication skills to support medical plans, generate insights from the field, and contribute to cross-functional alignment between Medical Affairs and commercial teams.

Experience

  • Project consultant at ACIE Agencia de Certificación Española, S.L.U.
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Review Editor at Frontiers in Medicine
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Medical Affairs Project Manager – Biologics & Drug Discovery at Succipro
    Dec 2023 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Torres Quevedo Fellowship PTQ2023-012978 – MCIN/AEI End-to-end project management for a first-in-class oral gut-restricted biological enzyme modulating succinate in inflammatory and metabolic diseases. - Scientific strategy and medical communication for a first-in-class succinate-modulating biologic (inflammatory and metabolic diseases) - Led the scientific and operational task force for the enzyme program from early-stage development - Translational research bridging preclinical findings to clinical development strategy - AI-assisted small molecule design: intentional use of generative model outputs as a creative tool for novel molecular scaffolding - Peptide design and small molecule optimization using in silico approaches - Led bid defence processes for CDMO and external provider selection - End-to-end coordination across preclinical, regulatory, and API manufacturing (biological and small molecule) - CDMO partnerships and cross-functional team management in lean biotech structure - Company communication strategy and scientific storytelling for external audiences - Digital marketing and LinkedIn presence - Investor-facing and partner-facing scientific briefs

  • Medical Affairs & Market Access Specialist – Rare Disease at Sobi
    Jun 2023 - Dec 2023 · 7 mos

    Supported the launch of efanesoctocog alfa (hemophilia A) within the Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Communications team. Peer-to-peer scientific exchange with hematology thought leaders, HCPs, and patient associations Stakeholder mapping and profiling of key opinion leaders across the territory Medical insights collection: treatment patterns, competitor intelligence, field observations Value dossier development to support reimbursement and market access Cross-functional collaboration across Medical Affairs, Market Access, and commercial teams Pharmacovigilance reporting within SOBI SOPs and EFPIA compliance framework

  • Clinical Managment at ICON plc
    Apr 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Field CTA role covering Spain and Portugal within Sanofi's clinical operations team. - Multicenter clinical trial management: feasibility, start-up, and close-out - GxP compliance across all trial phases - Cross-functional coordination with CRA, Start-Up, Regulatory, and Team Lead - Management of clinical documentation, CRFs, queries, and data flow - Site support: IS access, PI management in Rave/RPI, vendor invoicing - Mentoring of junior team members