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Wednesday, April 30
 

8:00am PDT

Networking Breakfast Medical Affairs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Golden State Ballroom
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Golden State Ballroom Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

8:00am PDT

Registration Medical Affairs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Foyer
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Foyer
  Medical Affairs

8:45am PDT

Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C
Speakers
avatar for Ralph Rewers

Ralph Rewers

Former Executive Director Medical Affairs, Gilead
A creative, achievement oriented professional with established performance at three pharma/biotech companies, progressing from a field based medical role to senior leadership level positions in more than 12 different therapeutic areas. Proven ability to create functions and communicate... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

9:00am PDT

Keynote- Patient-Driven Science: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Together
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C
  • Emphasize the transformative impact of involving patients as partners in the development of medical treatments and solutions 
  • Highlight the critical importance of ensuring equal access to research and healthcare solutions for all patients 
  • Foster transparent, trust-based communication to integrate patient insights into the research & development process effectively 
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Vermeulen

Rebecca Vermeulen

Vice President, Global Patient Networks, Product Development Medical Affairs, Genentech
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

9:30am PDT

Panel: Strengthening Medical Affairs’ Role in Clinical Trials: Optimizing Engagement for Trial Sucess
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C
  • Explore how Medical Affairs can foster lasting partnerships with investigator sites through effective patient recruitment and retention strategies, leveraging referral networks, and enhancing site engagement for trial success. 
  • Highlight how MSLs can utilize emotional intelligence, proactive site engagement, and collaboration with clinical teams to foster trust, improve communication, and align clinical and medical objectives for successful trial outcomes. 
  • Examine strategies for Medical Affairs to support investigator site and patient education, mitigate financial pressures, and collaborate with clinical teams to manage engagement and promote trials effectively, even with limited resources. 
  • Learn how Medical Affairs can drive patient-centered trial success by integrating patient advocacy, early product planning, and close collaboration with clinical teams to improve trial enrollment and engagement. 
  • Discuss how digital platforms, AI, and data analytics empower MSLs to improve efficiency, expand stakeholder reach, and facilitate meaningful cross-functional scientific collaborations. 
Moderators
avatar for Will Chou

Will Chou

Former Vice President, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs, Reneo Pharmaceuticals
Will Chou is a physician and lawyer with over 20 years of experience in the biopharma industry in Clinical Development and Medical Affairs roles across multiple therapeutic areas. After attending the University of Michigan for college, Will received his MD and JD degrees from Yale... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Cira Montreys, Ph.D.

Cira Montreys, Ph.D.

Managing Director and CMO, Propel Health Medical Affairs
As Managing Director and Chief Medical Officer of Propel Health Medical Affairs, Cira Montreys, PhD, is responsible for the scientific integrity, clinical relevance, and strategic impact of all programs developed by the company. To this role, Dr. Montreys brings more than 25 years... Read More →
avatar for Georgia Dangel, ANP-BC

Georgia Dangel, ANP-BC

Senior Medical Science Liaison, Genentech
Georgia Dangel is a highly accomplished Medical Science Liaison with over 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industry. She holds a MSN & BSN from Northeastern University and previously practiced as a Nurse Practitioner in the Breast Oncology Division at... Read More →
avatar for Allison Trucillo, MD

Allison Trucillo, MD

Vice President, Medical Affairs, Avalyn Pharma
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

10:15am PDT

Advancing Medical Engagement: How RSLs and MSLs Drive Clinical Trial Acceleration and Launch Readiness
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:15am - 10:45am PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C
This session explores the advantage of transitioning Research Science Liaisons (RSLs) from early clinical development engagement to optimize scientific engagement pre-launch and beyond. Attendees will gain insights into how early RSL engagement with KOLs and PIs can evolve into a true Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role to drive clinical trial success, support market access, and foster future advocacy. The presentation will outline best practices for transitioning from RSLs to MSLs, highlighting their impact on accelerating clinical trials and enhancing commercialization strategies. 
Speakers
avatar for Larry Dollar

Larry Dollar

VP Medical Affairs, Deployment Solutions, Syneos Health
Larry is currently a Vice President of Medical Affairs at Syneos Health, supporting the deployment of field medical teams in North America. Before that, Larry was a Senior Director and Field Medical Head at Takeda Oncology. Larry has also served in various MSL and Field Medical Leadership... Read More →
avatar for Crystal Walsh

Crystal Walsh

Director, Medical Affairs Consulting, Syneos Health
Dr. Crystal Walsh is a Director in Medical Affairs Consulting at Syneos Health, where she has spent the past five years leading the Virtual Research Science Liaison (RSL) team. A trained pharmacist with 19 years of experience, Crystal has a diverse background spanning medical affairs... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:15am - 10:45am PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

10:45am PDT

Networking Break Medical Affairs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Golden State Ballroom
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Golden State Ballroom Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

10:45am PDT

1:1 Curated Meetings with Event Partners
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm PDT
Golden State Ballroom
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm PDT
Golden State Ballroom Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

11:15am PDT

Roundtables
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C
Mastering FDA's SIUU Guidance for Medical Affairs Success 
  • Gain an in-depth overview of the FDA’s SIUU Guidance, focusing on its impact on medical communications and MSL responsibilities 
  • Learn best practices for maintaining ethical and transparent scientific engagement with HCPs and patients while ensuring regulatory compliance 
  • Discover practical tools and resources to help MSLs and medical affairs teams deliver valuable scientific insights without compromising regulatory standards 
 Byron Burnette, Ph.D, Executive Director, Oncology Field Medical, Gilead 
 
Building Bridges: Effective Partnerships Between Medical Affairs and Professional Societies 
  •  Learn how to align mutual goals and shared values with professional societies, identify the right partners to support your objectives, and understand practical steps to initiate collaborations and overcome common barriers. 
  • Explore strategies to gain leadership buy-in and demonstrate the impact and value of the work and hear insights on securing internal alignment and resources for successful partnerships. 
  • Discover best practices for sustaining productive partnerships with professional societies and discuss real-world examples of successful collaborations.
 Rosalind Fabunmi, Vice President, THV Medical Affairs, Edwards Life Sciences 

 Mastering the Art of Scientific Storytelling for MSLs 
  • Explore techniques for translating complex scientific data into compelling narratives that resonate with HCPs. 
  • Discuss how to tailor storytelling approaches based on audience expertise, therapeutic area, and communication format. 
  • Practice crafting and delivering concise, impactful messages that drive meaningful scientific dialogue and engagement. 
Georgia Dangel, MSN, ANP-BC, Senior Medical Science Liaison, Genentech 


Speakers
avatar for Georgia Dangel, ANP-BC

Georgia Dangel, ANP-BC

Senior Medical Science Liaison, Genentech
Georgia Dangel is a highly accomplished Medical Science Liaison with over 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industry. She holds a MSN & BSN from Northeastern University and previously practiced as a Nurse Practitioner in the Breast Oncology Division at... Read More →
avatar for Byron Burnette, Ph.D.

Byron Burnette, Ph.D.

Executive Director - US Medical Affairs - Oncology Field Medical, Gilead Sciences
Byron is currently the Executive Director, Head of Oncology Field Medical at Gilead Sciences.   In this role, Byron partners with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and US Strategy leads to develop and deploy field tactics that support the Gilead Oncology Portfolio and... Read More →
avatar for Rosalind Fabunmi, Ph.D.

Rosalind Fabunmi, Ph.D.

Vice President, THV Medical Affairs, Edwards Lifesciences
Rosalind Fabunmi is currently the Vice President of Medical Affairs, Transcatheter Heart Valves at Edwards Lifesciences. She has over 19 years of experience in the fields of cardiovascular disease and diabetes across the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.Rosalind’s extensive... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

12:00pm PDT

Incorporating the Patient Voice into Medical Affairs Strategies across the Drug Development Continuum
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C
  • Learn how patient involvement has grown from early advocacy efforts to today’s patient-centered approaches, shaping Medical Affairs' role in connecting with patient communities 
  • Explore ways to include patient insights at every stage of drug development, from discovery to commercialization, using tools like advisory boards and by collaborating cross-functionally 
  • Learn how Medical Affairs can partner with patients to create value, improve materials, and build stronger connections, and discover ways to enhance patient engagement within your organization 
Speakers
avatar for Tricia Mullins

Tricia Mullins

Executive Director, Global Head, Early Patient Engagement and Professional Societies, BeOne Medicines
avatar for Kristen Mosdell

Kristen Mosdell

Vice President, Head of Scientific Communications, BeOne Medicines
Kristen Mosdell is currently Vice President, Head of Scientific Communications at BeiGene (note: company plans to change its name to BeOne Medicines, Ltd.). Her current role spans global publication planning, Medical Affairs training, digital and omnichannel strategies and content... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

12:30pm PDT

Networking Lunch Medical Affairs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Golden State Ballroom
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Golden State Ballroom Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

1:30pm PDT

AI-Driven Breakthroughs: From Data to Diagnosis in Oncology and Rare Diseases
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C
Practical strategies for early detection and improved care
Early diagnosis in oncology and rare diseases can save lives—but only if we can harness the right data at the right time.  AI, powered by clinical NLP and machine learning, is already driving measurable success in detection, treatment, and care coordination. In this fireside chat, experts will share real-world case studies and published outcomes, demonstrating how AI transforms unstructured data into actionable insights.   Beyond theory, we’ll dive into proven, practical strategies that healthcare organizations are already using today to accelerate diagnosis, personalize treatment, and improve patient care.

Speakers
avatar for Hassan Naqvi

Hassan Naqvi

Senior Director, Value-Based Partnerships, AstraZeneca
Hassan is the Senior Director of Value-Based Partnerships in the Commercial Digital Health group at AstraZeneca (AZ). He plays a pivotal role in exploiting digital technologies to realize the company’s disease therapy aspirations through partnerships with the healthcare ecosystem... Read More →
avatar for Chris Tackaberry

Chris Tackaberry

EVP, Population Health and Life Sciences, Clinithink
Co-Founder of Clinithink, bringing Clinical Natural Language Processing to major health systems like the NHS and top pharmaceutical companies like AstraZeneca. A physician with nine years of experience in anesthesiology and intensive care, transitioned from clinical practice to healthcare... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

2:15pm PDT

Panel: Creating a Unified Omnichannel Strategy: Fostering Seamless Collaboration Between Medical Affairs and Commercial Teams
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C
    • Discuss how Medical Affairs and Commercial teams can align on messaging and strategies to ensure consistency across all customer touchpoints while maintaining compliance and scientific integrity. 
    • Identify practical tools, technologies, and workflows that streamline collaboration between Medical Affairs and Commercial teams, enabling an integrated omnichannel approach. 
    • Explore best practices for leveraging data-driven insights to personalize stakeholder engagement and measure the success of a unified omnichannel strategy 
Moderators
avatar for Donnie Wooten Jr. Pharm.D.

Donnie Wooten Jr. Pharm.D.

Global Head Strategic Medical Content & Omnichannel, Organon
Donnie Wooten, Jr., PharmD is currently serving as Head & Team Lead of the Strategic Medical & Channel, Analytics Metrics & Innovation, Field Medical COE group. In this role, he is responsible for driving Strategic Medical Content & Omni-Channel (SMCC)/ Field Medical Center of Excellence... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Hemal Somaiya

Hemal Somaiya

Chief Strategy Officer, PharmaForceIQ
Hemal is a member of the founding team of PharmaForceIQ, an omnichannel engagement solutions provider, and she now serves as Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, she leads multiple business functions and advises brand, omnichannel, and medical teams on crafting more effective customer... Read More →
avatar for Myles Lawless

Myles Lawless

Senior Director, Head of Digital & Omnichannel Marketing, Corcept Therapeutics
Myles leads digital marketing strategy and execution, marketing automation, advanced data-driven marketing analytics and omnichannel capabilities to elevate healthcare professional and patient disease education and commercialized brand engagement at Corcept Therapeutics. Myles is... Read More →
avatar for Divyesh Khetia, PharmD

Divyesh Khetia, PharmD

Vice President, Head of Medical Channel Excellence, Pfizer
avatar for Stevan Tomich

Stevan Tomich

Lead Omni Channel Strategist for Medical Affairs Oncology, AbbVie
Stevan is a proud graduate of Butler University (Go Dawgs!) with a rich background in both large and small pharmaceutical environments, excelling in commercial and medical settings. His passion for the intersection of science and strategy has led him to his current role as the Oncology... Read More →
avatar for Vangelis Vergetis, PhD

Vangelis Vergetis, PhD

CEO, Epikast Inc.
Vangelis has been working in the intersection of healthcare, technology, and data science for more than 15 years.He started his career as a consultant at McKinsey and at Hakluyt, where he spent twelve years advising biopharmaceutical executives on several topics - particularly in... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

3:15pm PDT

Networking Break Medical Affairs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Golden State Ballroom
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Golden State Ballroom Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

3:15pm PDT

1:1 Curated Meetings with Event Partners
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Golden State Ballroom
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Golden State Ballroom Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

3:45pm PDT

Roundtables
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C
Mastering FDA's SIUU Guidance for Medical Affairs Success 
  • Gain an in-depth overview of the FDA’s SIUU Guidance, focusing on its impact on medical communications and MSL responsibilities 
  • Learn best practices for maintaining ethical and transparent scientific engagement with HCPs and patients while ensuring regulatory compliance 
  • Discover practical tools and resources to help MSLs and medical affairs teams deliver valuable scientific insights without compromising regulatory standards 
 Byron Burnette, Ph.D, Executive Director, Oncology Field Medical, Gilead 
 
Building Bridges: Effective Partnerships Between Medical Affairs and Professional Societies 
  •  Learn how to align mutual goals and shared values with professional societies, identify the right partners to support your objectives, and understand practical steps to initiate collaborations and overcome common barriers. 
  • Explore strategies for crafting a compelling pitch to gain leadership buy-in, discuss ways to demonstrate the impact on quality improvement programs, and hear insights on securing internal alignment and resources for successful partnerships. 
  • Discover best practices for sustaining productive partnerships with professional societies, explore real-world examples of successful collaborations, and learn strategies to scale initiatives for broader stakeholder impact and industry-wide collaboration. 
 Rosalind Fabunmi, Vice President, THV Medical Affairs, Edwards Life Sciences 
 
Mastering the Art of Scientific Storytelling for MSLs 
  • Explore techniques for translating complex scientific data into compelling narratives that resonate with HCPs. 
  • Discuss how to tailor storytelling approaches based on audience expertise, therapeutic area, and communication format. 
  • Practice crafting and delivering concise, impactful messages that drive meaningful scientific dialogue and engagement. 
Lynn Bass, Medical Affairs Lead, Mesoblast Limited


Speakers
avatar for J. Lynn Bass, Pharm.D.

J. Lynn Bass, Pharm.D.

Medical Affairs Lead, Mesoblast Limited
avatar for Byron Burnette, Ph.D.

Byron Burnette, Ph.D.

Executive Director - US Medical Affairs - Oncology Field Medical, Gilead Sciences
Byron is currently the Executive Director, Head of Oncology Field Medical at Gilead Sciences.   In this role, Byron partners with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and US Strategy leads to develop and deploy field tactics that support the Gilead Oncology Portfolio and... Read More →
avatar for Rosalind Fabunmi, Ph.D.

Rosalind Fabunmi, Ph.D.

Vice President, THV Medical Affairs, Edwards Lifesciences
Rosalind Fabunmi is currently the Vice President of Medical Affairs, Transcatheter Heart Valves at Edwards Lifesciences. She has over 19 years of experience in the fields of cardiovascular disease and diabetes across the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.Rosalind’s extensive... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

4:30pm PDT

Panel: Navigating Regulatory Complexity in Medical Affairs: Compliance, Market Access, and Value-Driven Strategies
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C
    • Discuss recent regulatory changes impacting Medical Affairs and how these changes allow Medicals to engage proactively and strategically, breaking down traditional barriers with commercial teams while remaining compliant 
    • Explore strategies for balancing compliance with market access by integrating HEOR to create unified, impactful value stories that support patient access and reimbursement goals 
    • Hear ways to redefine value by aligning scientific insights with economic outcomes, expanding beyond HCP engagement to include payers, patient advocacy, and partnerships with medical societies 
    • Learn how Medical Affairs can collaborate cross-functionally to navigate reimbursement challenges, streamline access, and ensure timely, affordable treatments for patients 
Moderators
avatar for Jonathan Ploeger

Jonathan Ploeger

Director, Health Evidence and Outcomes Liaisons Team Lead, Genmab
Speakers
avatar for Tricia Mullins

Tricia Mullins

Executive Director, Global Head, Early Patient Engagement and Professional Societies, BeOne Medicines
avatar for Murali Gopal, MD

Murali Gopal, MD

Vice President, Head – Medical Affairs, Phathom Pharmaceuticals
avatar for Anna Purdum, PharmD, MS.

Anna Purdum, PharmD, MS.

Vice President & Head of Global Market Access, Orca Bio
Dr. Anna Purdum is currently VP of Global Market Access at Orca Bio, where she is responsible for the development and execution of all strategic and tactical market access initiatives for its lead asset, Orca-T–including overarching access strategy, evidence generation, payer value... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT
Town & Country Ballroom C Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs

5:15pm PDT

Networking Reception by Syneos
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Golden State Ballroom
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Golden State Ballroom Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
  Medical Affairs
 
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