Scott Alexander
Scott Alexander, MBBS is a Medical Science Liaison with Lundbeck Canada and is based out of Vancouver, BC.
Dr. Alexander has worked for just under five years in the life sciences industry and Medical Affairs area. Prior to joining Lundbeck Canada in 2020, he was with Novo Nordisk as a diabetes and obesity MSL for one year and the Medical Director at Veritas Pharma establishing their strategic product development from phases I-III for pain models using cannabinoid medicines.
Dr. Alexander earned his medical degree from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. He accepted an internship at Rockhampton Base Hospital before moving back to Canada to begin his family.
Scott has a Bachelor and Master of Science in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. He lives in Vancouver with his wife and children and enjoys playing hockey and getting outside as much as the Vancouver weather permits.
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.
