About Assunta
Strategic and scientifically grounded leader in global medical affairs and clinical development with 15+ years track record of impactful translational research in academia combined with medical leadership in pharma. Expert in design and end to end execution of medical strategies supporting top priorities international markets. Drives cross-functional collaborations delivering key medical affairs outputs across multiple disease areas (Cardiopulmonary, Neuroscience, Women's Health) while building strong relationships with KOLs. Brings robust expertise in evidence generation and publications, clinical data analysis and scientific communications, regulatory engagement, and lifecycle management with proven success supporting Phase 3 studies for market authorizations and product launch. Excels in matrix environments and passionate about transforming science into impactful healthcare solutions for patients.
English
Native or bilingual
German
Conversational
Italian
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Basel (up to 50km)
Experience
- AbbottGlobal Medical Affairs Manager, Women's Health (WH)PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYJune 2025 - February 2026 (8 months)Basel, SwitzerlandDeveloped & executed the medical strategy for WH brands addressing priority markets' needs, and ensuring cross-functional alignment (clinical development, regulatory, and commercial). Drove integrated evidence generation plans supporting label optimization and value. Provided medical leadership for clinical study design, conduct, and data interpretation, ensuring high-quality outputs and patient safety. Shaped global medical education & communications, and KOL engagement strategy to enhance clinical adoption and value.
- Johnson & JohnsonGlobal Medical Affairs Manager, CardiopulmonaryPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYJanuary 2022 - March 2025 (3 years and 2 months)Basel, SwitzerlandDrove the medical strategy achieving organizational goals & objectives. Represented medical affairs perspective in the Compound Development Team, providing aligned input from the top priority International markets in senior stakeholder interactions.• Led successful delivery of multiple brands in the cardiopulmonary portfolio, including launch of new product (OPSYNVI) in PAH, as well as medical strategy ensuring competitiveness of in-market products.• Reviewed, interpreted and presented clinical trial data, developed scientific education and training ensuring medical excellence, as well as contributed to compliant and effective promotion materials.• Contributed to clinical & regulatory documents, submission dossier and responses to health authorities.• Led evidence generation, scientific communications & publication strategy to support access and value.• Engaged with external stakeholders (Ad boards, key investigators) gathering strategic insights.• Project management (vendor, HCC requirements, budget etc.) ensuring efficient use of resources.• Fostered collaborative teamwork in a matrix environment, inspiring others to strive for excellence.
- Johnson & JohnsonGlobal Medical Affairs Supervisor, Pulmonary HypertensionPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYJuly 2020 - December 2021 (1 year and 5 months)Basel, SwitzerlandResponsible for the Medical Affairs strategy for a branded product and launch preparation in new indication.• Developed medical/scientific publications and educational, promotional and reporting materials.• Delivered medical training sessions and supported internal medical education.
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Education
- PhD in Life ScienceThe Open University of London2011PhD in Life Science
- Specialisation in Pharmacological ResearchMario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research2009Specialisation in Pharmacological Research