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ALEXANDROS KARAMANIS
Field Medical Advisor
Athens,I
Summary
Experienced Medical Affairs professional with extensive expertise in Oncology, Haematology, Immunology, and Rare Diseases. Delivered impactful scientific communications and established strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, driving successful product lifecycles and launches. Contributed strategic medical insights to clinical development projects through critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
3
3
Languages
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Medical Advisor
Takeda Hellas
11.2025 - 06.2026
- KOL Strategy: Led the Therapeutic Area (TA) medical presence across immunology and rare diseases, developing and executing strategic KOL engagement plans
- Insight Management: Collected and validated actionable field insights to influence local launch readiness and lifecycle planning across Medical, Commercial, and Market Access teams
- Key Achievement: Designed a regional KOL engagement plan that significantly increased advisory board participation and investigator interest in local IISRs
- Scientific Communication: Prepared and delivered scientific presentations, congress debriefs, advisory board materials, and speaker slide decks
- Clinical Support: Assisted with local site selection, partnered with CROs on enrollment planning, and facilitated investigator-initiated studies (IISR)
- Efficiency Optimization: Streamlined congress reporting templates, reducing internal turnaround time for scientific feedback by ~30%
- Established relationships with key opinion leaders to drive product awareness and adoption.
- Maintained strong relationships with healthcare providers by addressing their clinical concerns and providing timely, evidence-based responses.
- Provided expert medical insights for product development and marketing strategies.
- Analyzed clinical trial data to inform decision-making and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align clinical data with business objectives.
- Reviewed promotional materials for compliance with regulatory guidelines, ensuring accuracy and reliability of information provided to patients.
- Educated sales representatives on product benefits and safety profiles, enhancing their ability to effectively communicate with physicians.
- Offered medical and strategic input to advisory boards to foster engagement with clinical advisors.
- Facilitated scientific exchange among key opinion leaders through participation in advisory boards and symposia.
- Evaluated competitor landscape through strategic analysis techniques, identifying opportunities for differentiation.
- Conducted scientific and clinical presentations to facilitate medical education strategy.
Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL)
Takeda Hellas
01.2013 - 10.2025
- Managed core KOL relationships across major academic centers and specialized clinics to foster collaboration and drive clinical insights.
- Supported pre-launch and launch activities, local clinical initiatives, and tailored hospital training programs to ensure effective market entry and adoption.
- Launch Readiness: Successfully supported pre-launch and launch activities, local clinical initiatives, and tailored hospital training programs
- Oversaw product portfolio, including Takhzyro, HyQvia, Replagal, VPRIV, Fruzacla Alunbrig (brigatinib), Adcetris, and Ninlaro, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Developed training materials to improve operational efficiency and staff performance across multiple departments.
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Established effective communication channels between departments by organizing and facilitating cross-functional meetings.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align strategies and achieve organizational goals effectively.
- Led project management efforts, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones and alignment with business objectives.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline project workflows and enhance collaboration.
- Oversaw budget allocations for projects, optimizing resource utilization to support strategic priorities effectively.
Sales & Early Commercial Roles
Takeda Hellas (Nycomed) / Innovex (Quintiles) / Gilead / Lapapharm
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Developed foundational commercial acumen, territory management skills, and stakeholder engagement practices through dedicated sales and product support roles
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
MSc - Clinical Studies: Design & Implementation
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School
Athens, Greece01-2019
BSc - Biology (Biotechnology Specialization – 5-year program)
Università Degli Studi Della Tuscia
Viterbo, Italy01-2000
Skills
Conflict resolution skills
Effective communication
Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
Adaptability & Flexibility
Active Listening
Negotiation skills
Analytical & Critical Thinking
Software
Timeline
Field Medical Advisor
Takeda Hellas
11.2025 - 06.2026
Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL)
Takeda Hellas
01.2013 - 10.2025
Sales & Early Commercial Roles
Takeda Hellas (Nycomed) / Innovex (Quintiles) / Gilead / Lapapharm
01.2003 - 01.2012
MSc - Clinical Studies: Design & Implementation
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School
BSc - Biology (Biotechnology Specialization – 5-year program)
Università Degli Studi Della Tuscia
AREAS OF EXPERTISE & CORE STRENGTHS
- KOL Engagement & Management: Building peer-to-peer relationships with leading physicians at major academic institutions and clinics.
- Scientific Communication: Delivering high-level scientific presentations, medical education, and managing Advisory Boards (in-person & virtual).
- Clinical Research Enablement: Conducting site selection, collaborating with CROs, and supporting Investigator-Initiated Study Requests (IISR).
- Cross-Functional Influence: Providing critical medical briefings and insights to Commercial and Market Access teams.
- Omni-channel Engagement: Executing blended face-to-face and digital touchpoints using advanced CRM tools.