Eric Kassel

Consultant Medical Affairs Executive @Keisulis Consulting

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Residency-trained doctor of pharmacy with 28 years of experience as a healthcare professional and over 24 years of medical affairs experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostic, and medical device industries as a medical science liaison through the Vice President level. 5 years consulting with a focus on medical affairs strategy, organizational design, market access to medical support, and launch preparedness for several start-up pharmaceutical, device, and medical food organizations. Support of over 20 product launches from diagnostic tools to transcranial magnetic stimulators and has launched over 35 products in total.

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Work Background

Keisulis Consulting, LLCManaging Director

Oct. 2022Greater Chicago AreaPharmaceutical, biotechnology, and device medical affairs strategic consulting services to aid manufacturers in their initial set up and design of their medical affairs support initiatives.

Azura Ophthalmics LimitedVice President Medical Affairs

Nov. 2022Tel Aviv, IsraelAzura Ophthalmics is utilizing our deep understanding of ocular surface diseases and drug development to deliver a new therapeutic class of Ophthalmic Keratolytics to treat underserved ophthalmic conditions. Our differentiated approach combines ophthalmologic and dermatologic solutions to harness the unique properties of keratolytics to treat the root cause of numerous underserved ocular indications. Our internally discovered pipeline of new chemical entities allows us to develop a portfolio of first-in-class ophthalmic therapeutics for significant unmet needs

Scientific CommercializationSenior Consultant

Mar. 2020 - Nov. 2022Greater Chicago Area

Independent ConsultantSenior Consultant

Aug. 2019 - Mar. 2020

Alder Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ALDR)Vice President Medical Affairs

Apr. 2017 - Jul. 2019Bothell, WAResponsible for ground up build out of medical affairs capabilities (Communication, Publications, Medical Information, Field medical, Medical Education and PIV and IIT Research) and required core capabilities in order to support the submission and approval of first in class intravenous monoclonal antibody (eptinezumab) in migraine prevention.

Scientific CommercializationMedical Affairs Consultant

Jan. 2017 - Apr. 2017Madison, Wisconsin Area

CircassiaSenior Director, Global Medical Affairs

May. 2016 - Dec. 2016Greater Chicago AreaResponsible for leading the field based MSL team in fostering peer to peer relationships with identified thought leaders to increase the understanding of Circassia product sciences while identifying and bringing clinical practice and research insights into medical affairs with the goal of improving patient outcomes.

AllerganSr, Director, Health Outcomes Medical Science Liaisons

Mar. 2015 - May. 2016Greater Chicago AreaResponsible for leading the field based MSL team in fostering key account relationships to ensure scientific understanding of Allergan product sciences while identifying and bringing payer information needs and research insights into the chief medical office with the goal of improving product coverage and access.

AllerganSenior Director - Payer Regional Scientific Services, Managed Markets, Access & Policy

Oct. 2014 - Mar. 2015Greater Chicago AreaHead of U.S. payer and Health outcomes medical science liaison organization

AllerganSr Director-RSS

Jul. 2012 - Oct. 2014Head of US therapeutic (Neurology, Urology, Facial Aesthetics, Device, Retina) medical science liaison organization.

AllerganSr Medical Scientific Director

Mar. 2006 - Jul. 2012- Responsible for setting strategy for US field medical affairs team with regards to KOL relationship initiatives, medical education, research, and competitive plan. - Responsible for oversight and development of the Regional Scientific Services (MSL) team in support of strategic priorities of Allergan Medical Affairs. - Manages the structure, recruitment, hiring and career development of the RSS team. Responsible for 34 team members activity.

AllerganRegion Director, Medical Affairs

Jan. 2003 - Mar. 2006- Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers, personally and through direct supervision of the regional team. - Oversight of regional expansion from 3 to 8 US territories from 2002-2006. - Establishment, growth, and development of Canadian Medical Affairs Division initiation of 3 territories in 2003, growing to 5 territories including a national manager in 2005. - Facilitates the education, training, and research activities of healthcare providers and colleagues regarding new and existing therapies developed and commercialized by Allergan. - Directly supervises Regional Scientific Services Managers to meet or exceed corporate field-based medical education objectives. Provides leadership and direction to the Managers to ensure execution of strategic plans.

AllerganManager Scientific Services,

Feb. 2000 - Dec. 2002 Duties include development of relationships with key opinion leaders/educators/investigators within a defined geographical area.  Serve as a resource of accurate, up-to-date medical and scientific knowledge to our clients. Facilitate discussions with investigators who have ideas for research involving Allergan products.  Serve as a point person between the US affiliate physicians and the thought leaders/advisory board members and coordinate efforts with clinical research physicians.