Monica De Abadal

Dr Mónica de Abadal is an Executive Leadership Committee Member of the Medical Affairs Professional Society EMEA  and co-leads the Medical Strategy and Launch Excellence MAPS FAWG .  
With more than 18 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, at local and global roles, leading compliance and SOP/policy efforts, quality management systems, data generation, medical information, 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 Medical Excellence 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 Master’s degree  specialized in Healthcare administration from University of San Francisco (USF) and a postgraduate diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine (UAB).  
She feels passionate about Medical Excellence and elevating Medical Affairs functions.