Marcella Maiello
Mercogliano,NA
Profilo professionale
Experienced pharmaceutical scientific professional with over 20 years in the industry, including 10 years focused on cardiovascular/atherosclerosis and recent hospital-based experience in immuno-oncology. Strong track record in peer-to-peer scientific exchange, KOL engagement and medical education. Skilled in clinical data interpretation, development and execution of locally aligned scientific action plans, cross-functional collaboration with Medical Affairs, Access and Marketing, and project/budget management. Ready to transition into a Medical Scientific Liaison role.
Panoramica
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Esperienza lavorativa
Hospital Immuno-Oncology Specialist
MSD
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Territory: Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, Molise
- Provide evidence-based scientific information on pembrolizumab to oncology KOLs and multidisciplinary hospital teams.
- Build and maintain credible peer relationships; capture scientific insights to inform local medical strategy.
- Represent MSD at congresses and local medical events; coordinate pre- and post-event scientific activities.
- Support cross-functional initiatives with Medical Affairs, Access and Marketing; manage local projects and budgets and ensure CRM accuracy.
Product Specialist
MSD Italy
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Territory: Southern Italy
- Delivered scientific support for hospital-use therapies (anaesthesia agents and anti-infectives); engaged anesthesiologists and ICU specialists with evidence-based exchange.
- Organized local and national scientific events; maintained CRM records and supported budget and project activities.
- Contributed to territory performance and stakeholder engagement.
Senior Sales Specialist Rep
MSD Italy
01.2008 - 03.2019
- Region: Campania (partial)
- Led medical and scientific engagement activities for diabetes therapies across hospital and regional accounts; collaborated with internal stakeholders (KAM, RAM, MSL) to align local execution with medical strategy.
- Organized educational initiatives and scientific meetings for clinicians and stakeholders.
- Delivered consistent territory results exceeding targets.
Sales Scientific Rep
MSD Italy
01.2002 - 12.2007
- Supported cardiology specialists and primary care on cholesterol- and cardiovascular-related therapies, including launch activities for Inegy.
- Developed deep therapeutic knowledge in cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis through sustained KOL engagement and local educational initiatives.
- Maintained CRM records and organized scientific meetings; contributed to sustained territory revenue performance.
Sales Scientific Rep
Bruno Farmaceutici SpA
05.2001 - 12.2001
- Provided scientific information on anti-inflammatories and antibiotics to primary care physicians in the Naples area.
- Gained early experience in scientific communication to HCPs and territory management.
Researcher
Hoechst AG
08.1996 - 10.1996
- Peptide synthesis (liquid and solid phase) of pharmacologically active molecules; laboratory techniques and documentation.
Istruzione
Master in Pharmaceutical Management - MSL & Medical Advisor focus
ISTUM
Milan02.2020
MSc in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies - undefined
University of Naples “Federico II”
High School: Classical Studies Diploma - undefined
06.1988
Competenze
- KOL engagement & peer-to-peer scientific exchange
- Cardiovascular / atherosclerosis (10 years)
- Immuno-oncology (hospital experience)
- Clinical trial methods, data interpretation & EBM
- Medical Affairs Plan (MAP) support & local implementation
- HTA / formulary scientific support (non-promotional)
- Medical education, congress representation & scientific summaries
- Project & budget management
- CRM (Veeva), SAP, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Italian (native), English (fluent)
Certificazioni
- English Public Speaking (MSD) 2024
- Public Speaking (MSD) — May 2019
- SIF Certification (Italian Society of Pharmacology) — Jan 2015
- Leadership Training (MSD) — June 2010
- ESC Congress, Stockholm — Sep 2005
- EASD Congress, Amsterdam — Sep 2007
- International Endocrinology Congress, Lyon — May 2004
Languages
Italian — Native
English — Fluent (written & spoken)
References
Available on request
Hobby e interessi
Music: piano (diploma), choir; reading; spinning; skiing
Risultati conseguiti
- Drove measurable territory growth as Product Specialist, achieving +8.5% revenue increase (2019).
- Consistently exceeded forecasts as Senior Sales Specialist (average +10% vs annual budget).
- Led local scientific activities and supported cross-functional initiatives aligned to medical strategy and MAP.
IT & Sistemi
Veeva CRM, SAP, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Outlook, Internet
COVER LETTER
Dear Hiring Manager
I am writing to express my interest in the Medical Scientific Liaison position focused on atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease at MSD. With over 20 years of pharmaceutical scientific experience — including approximately 10 years dedicated to cardiovascular and atherosclerosis therapies and recent hospital-based work in immuno-oncology — I bring a strong scientific background, experience in peer-to-peer medical exchange, and proven ability to support Medical Affairs objectives.
In my current role as Hospital Immuno-Oncology Specialist I provide evidence-based scientific information to KOLs and multidisciplinary hospital teams, represent MSD at congresses and local events, and capture scientific insights that inform local strategy.
Previously, at MSD I supported cardiovascular and hospital-use therapies, organized scientific activities, and collaborated closely with internal stakeholders to align activities with the Medical Affairs Plan (MAP). I also hold a Master in Pharmaceutical Management with specific training for MSL and Medical Advisor roles.
I am skilled in interpreting clinical data, communicating complex evidence clearly to scientific leaders and healthcare professionals, and supporting promotional and non-promotional scientific activities including contributions relevant to HTA and formulary considerations. I work effectively with cross-functional teams to identify potential investigators for sponsored or observational studies and to implement locally aligned scientific action plans.
I am willing to travel extensively across Italy to cover the geographic responsibilities of this role. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to your Medical Affairs team and to support the scientific value and differentiation of your cardiovascular portfolio.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my background and skills align with your needs.
Sincerely
Marcella Maiello