MICAELA MARIA SOGGA ALFANO
MD - Medical Science Liaison - Pediatrician - Infectologist
Argentina
Summary
Pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases. University certified as an MSL and Medical Manager for the pharmaceutical industry, with work experience as an MSL, including experience in rare/orphan diseases. Trained in Clinical Monitoring and Good Clinical Practices standards, with experience as a sub-investigator in phase II-III studies and RWD-RWE. Empathetic, with strong relationship skills with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and the medical community in general. My professional goal is to consolidate my career in the pharmaceutical industry, leveraging my professional experience and academic training in Medical Affairs roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Orphan Diseases
BIOPAS
11.2023 - Current
- Identify key opinion leaders (KOLs) and develop advisory boards
- Facilitate effective communication of scientific information, clinical data, and scientific evidence to KOLs through specialized presentations, ensuring comprehensive access to portfolio knowledge
- Disseminate ongoing clinical trials related to the specific portfolio within the scientific community
- Continuously meet with KOLs and specialists to gather valuable insights
- Conduct thorough reviews of relevant dossiers
- Develop monthly Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities to keep the scientific audience updated
- Collaborate closely with sales, PSP, marketing, and legal teams, establishing a strong relationship and coordination
- Develop a comprehensive scientific action plan supporting the company's strategic goals
- Provide scientific support to prescribers to facilitate appropriate product access, thereby strengthening market presence.
Infectologist
Centro De Estudios Infectológicos Dr. Stamboulian
10.2020 - Current
- Spontaneous demand clinic
- HIV follow-up clinic
- Dissemination of medical information to the general population through workshops and activities (schools, neighborhoods)
- Follow-up of complex patients with Dr. Stamboulian
- Weekly local and regional conferences
- Teaching activity with medical students from UBA
- Second opinion consultations in person and remotely
- Participation in research protocols (2), development of real-world evidence/data research projects (2)
- Writing scientific articles for publication in indexed journals
- Participation in national and international congresses and continuous medical education (CME) events
Pediatrician
Hospital Dr. Prof. Bernardo Hussay
08.2015 - 12.2022
- Completed residency
- Pediatric emergency room doctor
- Spontaneous demand, shock room, inpatient ward
- Outpatient clinic, well-child follow-up
- Teaching activity with residents.
Sub-investigator / PHASE III AND IIB STUDIES
Centro De Estudios Infectológicos Dr. Stamboulian
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Recruitment of volunteers for the protocol
- Review of inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Obtaining informed consent
- Enrollment of volunteers
- Preparation of CRF
- Monitoring adverse events and reporting them.
Education
Specialist in Infectology -
Universidad De Buenos Aires (UBA)
Argentina, Argentina 03.2022 - 12 2023
Clinical Infectology Fellowship -
Centro De Estudios Infectológicos Dr. Stamboulian
10.2020 - 10 2023
Graduate Course in MSL Training and Medical Management for the Pharmaceutical Industry -
Universidad De Belgrano
04.2022 - 11 2022
Specialist in Pediatric Clinic -
Universidad De Buenos Aires (UBA)
Argentina, Argentina 08.2015 - 6 2019
Physician -
Fundación H. A. Barcelo
Argentina, Argentina 03.2007 - 3 2015
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Marketing (In Progress) - Pharmaceutical Marketing
Universidad Favaloro
Argentina, Argentina07.2024
Skills
Leadership
Collaborative work
Strong communication skills
Medical information dissemination
Clinical research
MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access
Google Drive: Docs, Drive, Forms, Gmail
Courses and trainings
- FEFYM (Foundation for Pharmacological and Medication Studies Luis M. Zieher), Clinical Study Monitoring - 2020
- Good Clinical Practice: National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network - 2020
- Good Clinical Practices of ANMAT (Disposition 6677/10), Fundación Huésped - 2020
International experience
Hospital Vall d’Hebron, Barcelona, External Rotation in Pediatrics and UPIIP (Unit of Infectious Pathology and Immunodeficiencies in Pediatrics), 2 MONTHS, 2019
Publications
Human Monkeypox: Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of a Case Series. M. Villaverde, M. Sogga Alfano, A. Fiori, R. Rubio Ruiz, M. Leone, P. Bonvehí, G. Lopardo. MEDICINE 2023, BUENOS AIRES. APPROVED FOR PRINTING
Teaching experience
- Adjunct Professor UBA, Infectology Department. Ad honorem. Since 2020.
- Teaching Assistant Physiology Department. Ad honorem. Year: 2009-2012
Volunteer Experience
- Pediatrician at FIDEC (Fighting Infectious Diseases in Emerging Countries)
- A.N.C.E.R (Aid for Children with Risky Diseases)
- CEI (Center for Infectious Studies Dr. Stamboulian), Staff Infectologist
Timeline
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Orphan Diseases
BIOPAS
11.2023 - Current
Graduate Course in MSL Training and Medical Management for the Pharmaceutical Industry -
Universidad De Belgrano
04.2022 - 11 2022
Specialist in Infectology -
Universidad De Buenos Aires (UBA)
03.2022 - 12 2023
Infectologist
Centro De Estudios Infectológicos Dr. Stamboulian
10.2020 - Current
Sub-investigator / PHASE III AND IIB STUDIES
Centro De Estudios Infectológicos Dr. Stamboulian
10.2020 - 03.2022
Clinical Infectology Fellowship -
Centro De Estudios Infectológicos Dr. Stamboulian
10.2020 - 10 2023
Pediatrician
Hospital Dr. Prof. Bernardo Hussay
08.2015 - 12.2022
Specialist in Pediatric Clinic -
Universidad De Buenos Aires (UBA)
08.2015 - 6 2019
Physician -
Fundación H. A. Barcelo
03.2007 - 3 2015
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Marketing (In Progress) - Pharmaceutical Marketing
Universidad Favaloro
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