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Maria Teresa Carfora

Naples

Summary

Accomplished physician and seasoned oncology professional with about 5 years of experience in medical leadership and strategic oversight within the oncology field. My current position is MSL Lead, managing a team of 6 FTE Medical Science Liaisons, driving scientific engagement and therapeutic advancements in solid tumors, achieving Italy be the first European country for duration of treatment with the drug and second for patient recruitment in pivotal clinical trials. Skilled in developing successful medical brand plans, I excel at integrating innovative therapies, such as antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and targeted therapies, into clinical practice while leading cross-functional teams. With a proven ability to manage and inspire diverse groups—including MSLs and Medical Advisors—I am adept at aligning medical strategies with organizational goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oncology MSL Lead

GILEAD
09.2021 - 06.2025
  • Led the recruitment, development, and strategic support of a 6-member MSL team, enhancing team performance and effectiveness.
  • Collaborated as part of the European team to tailor Global Medical Excellence initiatives to country-specific requirements, ensuring alignment with KPIs and goals.
  • Innovated by developing a specialized tool for MSL insight collection, earning recognition as a Global Best Practice through demonstrated excellence and impact.
  • I have designed a working method (WoW) that is focused on achieving the most effective collaboration between Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations.

Sr Oncology MSL

PFIZER
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Drove scientific engagement as a Senior MSL in oncology, leading the successful launch of two drugs for GU cancer and ALK+ NSCLC.
  • Built multidisciplinary networks to support ALK predictive testing adoption.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic insights, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance evidence-based oncology initiatives.
  • Mentoring and Training of Junior Medical Science Liaisons
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced cross-company environment (Alliance Pfizer-Merck).

Senior Oncology MSL Women Cancer

ASTRA ZENECA
07.2005 - 08.2020
  • Led scientific discussions with KOL, PIs and investigators on Phase II/III clinical trials for breast and gynecologic cancer therapies, enhancing understanding of PARP inhibitor mechanisms and improving protocol adherence by 25%
  • Pre-launch medical affairs activities for 9 new drugs with different indications: Breast, lung, prostate, ovarian cancer; bacterial infectious diseases; CNS disorders.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

RML Ematology/Oncology

AMGEN
12.2003 - 06.2005
  • Pre-launch activities for peg-filgrastim, a long-acting form of filgrastim.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Medical Advisor

UCB Pharma
12.2001 - 11.2003
  • Developed strategic medical guidelines to enhance patient care and support clinical decision-making for NME launch for allergic diseases.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align therapeutic development with regulatory requirements.
  • Mentored Sales staff on evidence-based practices and clinical trial methodologies in Immunology field.

Education

Degree in Medicine -

Federico II University

Specialization in Allergy and Clinical Immunology - undefined

Federico II University

PhD Clinical Immunology - undefined

Skills

  • KOL partnership development
  • Proficient in developing protocols
  • Collaborative project engagement

  • Medical program development
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 6 staff members.
  • Achieved Global Best Practice Reward by introducing New Dedicated Tool for MSL Insights Collection&Analisys tasks.
  • Achieved Global Best Practice Reward by coordinating collaboration between MSL Team and Clinical Operations for Sponsored Clinical Trial Management

Languages

Italian
English

Hobbies and Interests

Reading, Cultural Events, Yoga

Awards

Global Best Practice Award, Customized Insight Collection, 04/2024, We developed a customized Insight Collection by a dynamic tool, integrating field feedback and Country Medical Strategy, with the result to successfully share insights analysis in cross-functional teams, Best Cross-Functional Team Leader, AstraZeneca Leadership, 01/2017, Immunology Scientific Research AVENTIS, 08/2000

Courses

  • Master’s Degree “Theoretical Basis and methods of pathology for the study in cytopathology of markers predictors of response to target therapy for solid tumor”
  • University Federico II
  • 2010 – 2011
  • Naples, Italy

CRM TOOLS

  • VEEVA Systems
  • SALESFORCE
  • Workday
  • TABLEAU
  • FIREPOINT

Certification

  • Company Storytelling, Scula Holden, Febbraio 2024

Timeline

Oncology MSL Lead

GILEAD
09.2021 - 06.2025

Sr Oncology MSL

PFIZER
09.2020 - 08.2021

Senior Oncology MSL Women Cancer

ASTRA ZENECA
07.2005 - 08.2020

RML Ematology/Oncology

AMGEN
12.2003 - 06.2005

Medical Advisor

UCB Pharma
12.2001 - 11.2003

Specialization in Allergy and Clinical Immunology - undefined

Federico II University

PhD Clinical Immunology - undefined

Degree in Medicine -

Federico II University
Maria Teresa Carfora