MONICA DE ABADAL
Dr Mónica de Abadal is VP, Medical Excellence, Global Medical Affairs at Ipsen, and the EMEA Region President of the Medical Affairs Professional Society, with more than 16 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Dr de Abadal has experience in multiple therapeutic areas, including oncology, endocrinology and movement disorders as well as operational and strategic Medical Affairs experience in diverse disciplines of medical affairs and product commercialization, such as leading compliance and SOP/policy efforts, quality management systems, data generation, field-based medical teams (MSLs), safety, medical communication & publications.
She has served as a board member in companies specialized in telemedicine and has international Medical Affairs experience in Europe, APAC (Australia) and global positions, including deputy Chief Medical Officer, Global Head of Publications. She currently holds the VP Global Medical Affairs Services group position at Ipsen.
Dr de Abadal obtained her medical degree from the University of Barcelona and entered residency in Anaesthesiology in Hospital Vall d´Hebron (Barcelona) ). She validated her medical degree in the US (USMLE) and obtained an MBA specialized in Healthcare administration from (USF) and a postgraduate diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine (UAB).
She feels passionate about Medical Excellence.
Matthew Britland
Matt is an experienced Senior Medical Manager with a long history of working in the pharmaceuticals industry and clinical roles. Skilled in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Oncology and Haematology . Matt is a strong professional with a MMedSc focused in Pharmaceutical Medicine from UNSW Australia. Matt now lectures in Pharmaceutical Medicine at UNSW.
One of Matt’s main ambitions is the development of the Medical Affairs Profession and the ethical and effective implementation of the MSL role. Matt is the Secretary of the Australian Medical and Scientific Professional Association (APPA) which is the representative association for Medical Affairs in Australia and is dedicated to promoting excellence in pharmaceutical medicine through professional development, networking and advocacy. APPA is an association of medical directors, medical advisors and medical scientific liaisons working within medical affairs departments of Australian pharmaceutical companies. Matt is also currently working towards a Doctorate of Public Health which focuses on the role of Medical Affairs (focus on the MSL) in the Quality use of Medicine (QUM) and its impact on patient outcomes.
Lynda Finis
Lynda Finis is the Sr. Director, Medical Governance & Information at Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) where she is accountable for strategy and oversight for Medical Affairs Governance, Operations and Medical Information. Lynda is an experienced global Medical Affairs leader whose achievements include developing and leading Medical Information and Operational Excellence to deliver best in class medical capabilities. Prior to joining BD, Lynda worked at AstraZeneca for 22 years bridging strategy and execution across multiple therapeutic areas and leading teams through transformation and delivery of new operating models.
