Birmingham, Alabama, United States
MEDICAL AFFAIRS LEADER | IMMUNOLOGY EXPERTISE As a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and seasoned Medical Science Liaison, I bring over a decade of experience bridging scientific strategy with real-world clinical impact. My career spans immunology, cardiometabolic disease, and complex therapeutic areas, where I’ve partnered with key opinion leaders, supported product launches, and translated cutting-edge clinical data into meaningful scientific exchange that advances patient care. I am passionate about elevating medical affairs through credible scientific communication, strategic insights, and collaborative leadership. Whether engaging healthcare professionals, supporting investigator-initiated research, or partnering with cross-functional teams, my focus is always on improving outcomes and enabling evidence-based practice. I’ve had the opportunity to support multiple product launches and work alongside top-performing teams in the pharmaceutical industry, building durable relationships with academic and community clinicians, and providing actionable medical insights that inform strategy and execution. Today, I continue to blend my field experience with active clinical practice, bringing real-world patient perspectives to every scientific conversation. I’m energized by roles that allow me to lead, innovate, and contribute to therapeutic areas with high unmet need. 🔹 Areas of expertise: Medical Science Liaison | Scientific Leadership | KOL Engagement | Clinical Insight Generation | Cross-functional Collaboration | Translational Science Communication I’m always open to connecting with fellow professionals and advancing the dialogue on how scientific excellence can drive better patient care.
Clinical Pharmacist | Select Specialty Hospital | Pulmonary/Critical Care ICU Provided specialized pharmaceutical care to critically ill patients with complex respiratory conditions including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), sepsis, respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pneumonia requiring mechanical ventilation and advanced life support. Delivered comprehensive medication management as an integral member of the interprofessional critical care team, collaborating daily with intensivists, pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and nurses to optimize pharmacotherapy for ventilated patients. Designed and implemented individualized sedation and analgesia protocols for mechanically ventilated patients, applying analgesia-first strategies to facilitate ventilator synchrony, prevent delirium, and support safe liberation from mechanical ventilation. Expertly managed complex sedative regimens including propofol, dexmedetomidine, and opioid analgesics while monitoring for adverse effects. Led antimicrobial stewardship initiatives for ventilator-associated pneumonia and healthcare-associated infections, preventing antibiotic resistance through evidence-based prescribing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and culture-directed therapy optimization. Prevented medication errors and adverse drug events through proactive medication reconciliation, drug-drug interaction screening, renal dose adjustments, and therapeutic monitoring in this high-risk environment where polypharmacy and critical illness-related organ dysfunction created significant patient safety challenges. Educated ICU staff, medical residents, and respiratory therapy teams on evidence-based pharmacotherapy for respiratory failure and critical care pharmacology to enhance multidisciplinary care delivery.
Delivered comprehensive, patient-centered pharmaceutical care with an emphasis on medication safety, clinical accuracy, and therapeutic optimization across both traditional and specialty pharmacy medications. Served as a clinical resource to patients and healthcare providers by evaluating complex medication regimens, identifying potential drug interactions, and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to support evidence-based treatment decisions. Provided oversight and clinical support for specialty and high-risk therapies, including biologics and medications requiring enhanced monitoring, prior authorization coordination, and patient education. Ensured appropriate dosing, adherence support, and safety considerations tailored to individual patient variables. Led, trained, and supervised pharmacy technicians and interns to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and workflow efficiency. Maintained accountability for prescription accuracy, controlled substance management, inventory integrity, and coordination with payers and specialty programs. Advanced preventative care initiatives, including immunizations and patient education, while supporting chronic and complex disease management such as diabetes, hypertension, pain management, and specialty-treated conditions. Acted as a trusted liaison between the pharmacy, healthcare providers, payers, and the community to improve medication access, adherence, and therapeutic outcomes.
Senior Medical Science Liaison | Johnson & Johnson | Dermatology (Tremfya) Directed strategic scientific engagement with nationally recognized key opinion leaders and medical experts in dermatology and rheumatology, establishing trusted peer-to-peer partnerships that advanced scientific understanding of IL-23 inhibition in psoriatic disease management. Served as the senior scientific authority bridging clinical research, academic medicine, and internal stakeholders. Orchestrated sophisticated medical affairs initiatives including investigator-sponsored research proposals, regional and national advisory boards, peer-reviewed publications, and targeted medical education programs. Functioned as the internal therapeutic expert, synthesizing complex clinical trial data and real-world evidence into strategic insights that informed medical strategy. Captured critical field intelligence on treatment patterns, unmet medical needs, and emerging competitive dynamics, translating these insights to guide cross-functional decision-making. Provided senior medical leadership to Commercial, Marketing, and Medical Affairs teams during product launches and lifecycle management initiatives. Delivered evidence-based scientific support that enabled informed clinical decisions while maintaining the highest standards of fair, balanced, and compliant medical communication. Built and sustained high-value relationships across academic medical centers, community practice networks, and healthcare systems to facilitate scientific dialogue and advance patient care in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.
Sr Medical Science Liaison | Amplity Health (supporting GSK Benlysta) | Immunology Cultivated strategic peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders and medical experts in immunology, serving as the primary scientific liaison between the medical community and GSK for Benlysta. Orchestrated cross-functional collaborations with leading rheumatologists and nephrologists on high-impact initiatives including publications, investigator-sponsored research (ISR), regional advisory boards, and medical education programs. Delivered advanced scientific expertise and medical insights to healthcare professionals, translating complex immunological data and emerging clinical evidence into actionable medical education. Captured and synthesized expert opinions on evolving treatment paradigms, communicating critical feedback to internal stakeholders to inform strategic medical affairs initiatives. Championed investigator-sponsored research proposals from concept through execution, identifying qualified investigators and academic centers for clinical research collaborations. Supported clinical trial operations including site identification and patient recruitment strategies. Maintained deep therapeutic expertise in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis, serving as an internal scientific resource and delivering comprehensive training to cross-functional teams. Built enduring relationships across the healthcare ecosystem to advance scientific exchange and support evidence-based treatment decisions in immunology.
Medical Science Liaison | Novo Nordisk | Cardiometabolic Diseases Established strategic partnerships with nationally prominent endocrinologists, cardiologists, and lipidologists across the cardiometabolic disease landscape, driving scientific advancement in diabetes and cardiovascular risk management. Built a reputation as a trusted scientific advisor through deep therapeutic expertise and consultative engagement with top-tier academic medical centers. Orchestrated high-impact medical affairs programs including investigator-sponsored research initiatives, multi-regional advisory boards, peer-reviewed publication strategies, and accredited medical education forums. Demonstrated measurable success in advancing clinical research collaborations and expanding scientific dialogue within key markets. Delivered strategic medical intelligence by synthesizing expert insights on evolving treatment paradigms, guideline updates, and emerging clinical evidence. Translated complex cardiometabolic data into actionable recommendations that informed medical strategy and product positioning across cross-functional teams. Provided senior-level medical leadership in advisory board design and execution, collaborating directly with physician thought leaders to ensure scientific rigor. Expertly managed complex medical information requests, coordinating with headquarters to deliver precise, compliant, evidence-based responses. Championed investigator-sponsored research from concept through completion, identifying qualified principal investigators and facilitating clinical trial site engagement. Served as the internal therapeutic authority on cardiometabolic disease, delivering comprehensive training to Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Marketing colleagues.