OMONDI DAVIES ONYANGO
Nairobi
Summary
Accomplished Medical Science Liaison with extensive experience in managing and supporting clinical programs across multiple therapeutic areas, including Sickle Cell Disease, Malaria, Ophthalmology, Neuroscience, Oncology, Transplant and Immunology. Proven track record in strategic planning, business development, and stakeholder management. Demonstrated expertise in organizing CMEs, facilitating scientific advisory boards, and providing cross-functional support to local and global teams. Adept at fostering relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals to drive product adoption and improve patient outcomes. Skilled in innovation management, effective communication, and leadership. Career goal: to leverage extensive medical affairs experience to contribute to the advancement of healthcare solutions on a global scale.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Science Liaison – Programs (Sickle Cell Disease & Malaria)
Novartis Kenya Limited
06.2024 - Current
- Providing medical support to the clinical development team in the execution of the SPARKLE study on Crizanlizumab in 28 trial sites across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia
- Participated in international conferences such as the Multi-lateral Initiative on Malaria Conference to draw insights on the outlook of malaria prevention and treatment
- Supported the launch of HU-FCT in Uganda by aiding in the identification of qualified KOL as speakers during the launch event
- Organizing CMEs in collaboration with professional associations (such as UPA and KPA) and PAGs to commemorate major disease awareness days such as World Malaria Day and World Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Day
- Provided support to the field force by offering scientific trainings as needed and supporting with quarterly evaluations to ensure adequate understanding of respective disease areas
- Providing cross-functional support to both local and global teams in the formulation of product strategies for both malaria and SCD
Medical Science Liaison – Specialty Medicines & Programs – East and Southern Africa
Novartis Kenya Limited
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported the pre-launch work for secukinumab by holding focused group discussions with dermatologists and rheumatologists resulting in the successful launch of Fraizeron in the Kenyan market
- Supported the linkage between the Renal Unit at KNH with nephrologists in Rwanda for best practice sharing regarding kidney transplantation
- Organized CMEs in post-kidney transplantation management in Kenya and Rwanda
- Collaboratively worked with external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the GIPAP program to improve CML care in Kenya
Medical Science Liaison – Ophthalmology and Neuroscience – East and Southern Africa Cluster
Novartis Kenya Limited
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with KOLs in the Ophthalmology and Neuroscience fields
- Organized and facilitated a successful scientific advisory board resulting in the successful launch and adoption of brolucizumab in Kenya
- Organized symposia and educational events to promote scientific knowledge sharing in collaboration with professional associations such as OSK, VRSK, KMA, EANNS, KAP, and OCOA
- Successfully provided scientific expertise and support to cross-functional teams, including sales and marketing by actively taking part in the integrated product strategy processes
- Contributed to the development of scientific and medical content for educational materials, including scientific publications and presentations
- Conducted medical and scientific training for internal teams, ensuring accurate and up-to-date knowledge of products and therapeutic areas
- Contributed to the adoption of erenumab as a novel prophylactic treatment against migraines by acting as a scientific resource for relevant HCPs
- Collaborated with KOLs to identify potential research collaborations (focusing on RWE generation following the introduction of brolucizumab in the Kenyan market)
- Provided medical and scientific support to local market access teams, assisting in the development of formulary submissions resulting in the inclusion of ranibizumab in 3 facilities in the Western part of Kenya
- Monitored and analyzed scientific and competitive landscape, identifying emerging trends, publications, and scientific advancements relevant to Ophthalmology and Neuroscience
- Represented the company at national and international scientific conferences (such as the World Glaucoma Congress 2023 and the COECSA Conference 2023), networking with healthcare professionals and staying updated with the latest industry developments
- Worked with the Healthcare Systems Strengthening teams in collaboration with several FBOs to drive the screening of DME in diabetes clinics to promote early detection and prompt referral to care for patients at risk of developing retinopathies
Medical Science Liaison – Oncology, Transplant and Immunology - East African Cluster
Novartis Kenya Limited
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed and fostered credible relationships with strategic HCPs and KOLs in the assigned therapeutic areas by engaging in ongoing and balanced scientific exchanges
- Worked with PAGs such as HENZO Kenya and Sickle Cell Children’s Foundation to gather insights on patient journeys and potential barriers to medication access for CML and SCD patients respectively
- Provided medical support and training to cross-functional teams such as commercial associates and creating awareness about diseases internally
- Aided in the digitization of the medical health records at the Renal Unit of KNH under the Interlife Program
- Reviewed developed marketing materials/collaterals to ensure compliance with local legal regulations and promotional SOPs
- Worked collaboratively and cross-functionally with other in-field associated while retaining functional independence
- Proactively executed in-field medical affairs activities by responding to both solicited and unsolicited medical/scientific enquiries
- Maintained scientific knowledge and stayed current to enable effective scientific exchange by attending scientific workshops/congresses/symposiums, evaluating relevant scientific literature and completing self-learning courses/CMEs
Medical Operations Centre Lead
Ponea Health Kenya
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Growth Hacking
- Crisis Management
- Customer Engagement
- Partner Engagement
- People Management
- SOP Development
- Product Development
- Niche Identification
- Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Documentation and Reporting
- Business Analysis
Pharmacy Lead
Ponea Health Kenya
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Business Development
- Innovation Management
- Dispensing and Pharmaceutical care
- Competitor Landscape Analysis
- Product User Testing
- Account Management
- Partner Acquisitions
- Digital Marketing
- Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
- Provider Quality Assurance
- People Management
- System Analysis and Documentation
Clinical Innovation Associate
Ponea Health Kenya
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Business Development
- Innovation Management
- Competitor Landscape Comparisons
- Technology Product Demos
- User testing and Customer surveys
- Product requirement document preparations
- Digital Marketing
- Growth Hacking
Pharmacist Intern
Ministry of Health
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Good storage practices
- Good dispensing practices
- Patient Counselling
- Pharmacovigilance
- Hospital drug formulary Reviews
- Procurement and forecasting
- Comprehensive Care Centre Management
- Program Items Management- HIV/AIDS, TB
- Healthcare Workers Support Supervisions
- CHWs Training
- Consumption reporting and forecasting
- Prescription processing and dispensing
- Inventory management
- Patient counselling
- Compounding and extemporaneous preparation
- Regulatory Affairs
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Evaluation and Mitigations
- Quality Control
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
University of Nairobi
12-2019
KCSE -
Alliance High School
11-2012
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Innovation management
- Stakeholder management
- Person-centered practice
- Leadership
Leadership Experience
- Committee Member, Supply Chain Committee of the Kenya Healthcare Federation, 05/2021, Present
- Vice-Chair, Health Committee, Alliance High School Old Boys Club, 01/2019, Present
- Team Lead, Inaugural Alliance Old Boys Medical Camp, 02/2019
- Secretary-General, Nairobi University Pharmacy Student's Association, 2018, 2019
- Member, Media and Publications Committee of the Kenya Pharmacy Students Association
Community Service
- Honorable Nderitu Gachagua Memorial Medical Camp, Karatina, 02/2019
- Red Cross Kariobangi North Community Outreach, 12/2020
- Alliance High School Medical Camp, 2019, 2020, 2024
Affiliations
- Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya
Timeline
Medical Science Liaison – Programs (Sickle Cell Disease & Malaria)
Novartis Kenya Limited
06.2024 - Current
Medical Science Liaison – Specialty Medicines & Programs – East and Southern Africa
Novartis Kenya Limited
04.2024 - 06.2024
Medical Science Liaison – Ophthalmology and Neuroscience – East and Southern Africa Cluster
Novartis Kenya Limited
01.2023 - 03.2024
Medical Science Liaison – Oncology, Transplant and Immunology - East African Cluster
Novartis Kenya Limited
08.2022 - 12.2023
Medical Operations Centre Lead
Ponea Health Kenya
03.2021 - 07.2022
Pharmacy Lead
Ponea Health Kenya
03.2021 - 07.2022
Clinical Innovation Associate
Ponea Health Kenya
03.2021 - 07.2022
Pharmacist Intern
Ministry of Health
12.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
University of Nairobi
KCSE -
Alliance High School
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