Elena L.

Villagran, MD
Foster City, CA 94404

elvmdby@gmail.com Field Medical Science Liaison

Ph # (650) 346-2136

Solution-driven leader with the vision, experience and acumen to implement Medical Affairs strategies and tactics to provide complex scientific, educational and clinical trials support to medical and scientific community Skilled negotiator with track record of establishing fruitful collaborative relationships with KOLs, researchers, physicians, and investigators; ability to build rapport and credibility based on exceptional listening skills and sensitivity to clients scientific research needs Persuasive communicator effective in disseminating company-approved scientific presentations to KOLs, Managed Care Organizations, physicians, and pharmacists Versatile physician with the medical education and Pharmaceutical industry experience in Medical Affairs as an MSL, Sales, Marketing and Clinical Operations MD degree provides strong foundation to maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise within assigned therapeutic area and function as a key clinical/scientific resource for external stakeholders and internal colleagues from cross-functional teams Adhere to corporate and industry compliance in all activities Areas of expertise: Field MSLMedical Affairs Strategies KOLs development Collaborative AlliancesPhRMA code LeadershipNegotiationConflict ResolutionTechnical Expertise Scientific PresentationScientific EducationClinical TrialsInvestigator Support Speaker TrainingMedical CongressGastroenterologyCardiologyDiabetesImmunology Core Strengths Flexibility, Adaptability, Accountability Strong Work Ethic and Integrity

Budget, Projects, Timelines Management Willingness and ability to travel extensively

Professional Experience Clinical Operations Consultant MedFocus (InVentiv Clinical Solutions) San Francisco, CA 8/1/2010-present Patients & Clinical Sites Recruitment for a broad range (10-12) clinical research projects Phase II-III in the US, UK, Canada, Australia CRA I for Phase IV medical device study Clinical Research Coordinator El Camino GI Medical Associates, Mountain View, CA 12/2006-12/2009 Assisted Principal Investigator, Gastroenterology KOL, in protocols development Coordinated and handled up to 4 clinical trials and academic projects simultaneously MSL, Gastroenterology & Metabolic Ferring/Takeda/King Pharmaceuticals US, Europe 3/2002-11/2006 Provided scientific support for Amitiza, Glumetza, Desmopressin launches Developed KOLs in GI, Diabetes and Cardiology with high standards of integrity Disseminated scientific data through effective presentations in a variety of settings Liaison between External Research Grants Committee and investigators Communicated information obtained from field interactions to internal staff Facilitated educational & scientific initiatives(CME, Grand Rounds, Speakers training)

Medical Services Representative, Belarus Zentiva Pharmaceuticals (Sanofi-Aventis group) 1998-2001 Maintained high market share for Fluoxetin, Zolpidem, Simvastatin, and Sandonorm Established and maintained professional relationships with physicians and pharmacists in 15 clinics, 10 hospitals, 100 pharmacies, 10 drug wholesalers in 5 major cities Strategically developed and executed territory business plan resulted in 45% increase in company market share and 70% increase in sales in 8 months Clinical Instructor Medical University, College of Nursing 1995-1998 Have done over 50 lectures and 5000+ hours of classroom work Internal Medicine Physician Clinic # 13, State Hospital # 6 1990-1998 Handled diagnosis and treatments for patients with various internal medicine conditions Other Professional Experiences Health Care Marketing Researcher Frost & Sullivan, Mountain View, CA 1-3/2010 Developed collaborative working relationships with 24 pharmacy directors /purchasing managers to complete 3 months project in 3 weeks Cardio Device Inventory Project Specialist Cordis, Johnson&Johnson/Research Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. 2005-2008 Coronary artery stent replacement project in Cardiac Catheterization Labs in California Maintained professional relationships with assigned customers (up to 36 accounts) Among top performers of the team of 70 (top 10%) Selected Presentations Desmopressin as a drug of choice for treatment of primary nocturnal enuresis. Immunology of Asthma. Literature review. Clinical Peculiarity of Septicemia within Medical Facilities of Belarus. Computerized Model for the Prediction of Stroke and Myocardial Infarction. Education and Training State Medical University. Minsk, Belarus Graduated with MD degree. GPA 3.87/4.00 State Medical University. Post Doctoral Studies in Immunology. Clinical Trials Design and Management Program at UCSF, CA USMLE Review courses, Kaplan Center Prep, Palo Alto, CA Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe pdf, Outlook, Community involvement Volunteer work AIDS & Infectious Disease Department, San Mateo Medical Center, CA 2004-2005 Scientific efforts to support creation of research center for infectious diseases Facilitation of HIV/AIDS programs in Burundi and Ukraine