Erik Svensson

Västra Vägen 47
Stockholm, Sweden
+46 8 742 5893 | erik.svensson@email.com
linkedin.com/in/eriksvensson


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vice President, Head Medical Affairs
Hälsopharm AB, Stockholm
January 2020 – Present

Lead global medical affairs strategy and operations for a portfolio of specialty pharmaceutical products across multiple therapeutic areas. Direct a team of 45+ medical science liaisons, medical directors, and clinical educators across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. Oversee medical education initiatives, scientific communications, and evidence generation activities to support product lifecycle management.

• Developed and executed comprehensive medical affairs plans resulting in 35% increase in peer-to-peer scientific engagement with key opinion leaders
• Established cross-functional partnerships with R&D, regulatory, and commercial teams to ensure alignment of medical strategy with business objectives
• Led implementation of digital medical affairs capabilities, including virtual congress platforms and remote MSL engagement tools
• Managed annual medical affairs budget of $28M while optimizing resource allocation across therapeutic areas
• Spearheaded development of disease state education programs reaching over 15,000 healthcare professionals annually


Senior Director, Medical Affairs
Nordica Therapeutics, Uppsala
March 2016 – December 2019

Directed medical affairs operations for immunology and rare disease portfolio. Managed team of 25 medical science liaisons and medical directors supporting product launches and lifecycle management activities. Collaborated with clinical development teams to translate clinical trial data into actionable medical insights.

• Successfully led medical strategy for two major product launches, achieving 90% formulary access within first year
• Designed and implemented MSL training curriculum incorporating therapeutic area expertise and field-based competencies
• Established advisory boards and steering committees with leading academic institutions to advance scientific discourse
• Developed publication strategy resulting in 40+ peer-reviewed manuscripts and congress presentations


Medical Director
Scandinavia Pharma Group, Gothenburg
June 2012 – February 2016

Provided medical and scientific leadership for hematology-oncology product portfolio. Served as medical liaison to external experts and internal stakeholders. Contributed to clinical development strategy and protocol design for Phase II-IV studies.

• Delivered scientific presentations at major medical conferences including ASH, ASCO, and EHA
• Authored clinical study reports and contributed to regulatory submissions for label expansions
• Conducted investigator-initiated study reviews and provided scientific oversight for external research collaborations
• Supported continuing medical education programs and advisory board meetings with key opinion leaders


Medical Science Liaison
Medicus Nordic, Malmö
August 2009 – May 2012

Established and maintained scientific relationships with academic medical centers and community-based healthcare providers in assigned territory. Communicated clinical data and provided balanced scientific information regarding company products in therapeutic areas including oncology and immunology.

• Built trusted relationships with over 150 key opinion leaders and clinical investigators
• Identified and reported emerging scientific trends and competitive intelligence to internal stakeholders
• Supported clinical trial recruitment and investigator site selection activities
• Delivered product in-services and educational presentations to healthcare professionals


Clinical Research Associate
Biotech Solutions Sweden, Lund
May 2007 – July 2009

Monitored clinical trial sites to ensure compliance with GCP guidelines and study protocols. Conducted source data verification and reviewed case report forms for accuracy and completeness. Supported site initiation and close-out activities for Phase II-III oncology trials.


EDUCATION

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Karolinska Institute, Stockholm
Graduated: 2007

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Uppsala University, Uppsala
Graduated: 2003


SKILLS

Medical Affairs Strategy & Operations | Clinical Development | Scientific Communications | Medical Education | Publication Planning | Key Opinion Leader Engagement | Cross-Functional Leadership | Regulatory Affairs | Evidence Generation | Team Management | Immunology | Oncology | Rare Diseases | Pathology | Biochemistry | Research and Development


PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Member, Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS)
• Peer Reviewer, Journal of Medical Affairs
• Faculty Member, Continuing Medical Education Programs


LANGUAGES

English (Native)
Swedish (Native)