MARIA LIELA MALVAR PENALOSA, MD

• Act as a bridge between the scientific community, healthcare professionals, and the pharmaceutical company
• Develop and execute medical plans for new products in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  Provide disease and product education to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with clinical development teams to design and implement clinical trials.
• Shape product development strategies based on insights gained from interactions with external scientific experts.
• Respond to medical inquiries and adverse events related to assigned products.
• Oversee medical information and communication materials to ensure that they are accurate, fair, and balanced.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with key opinion leaders in the therapeutic area.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of medical policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Keep up-to-date on scientific advancements in the therapeutic area and assess how they impact the company's products
• Enhanced medical education initiatives by creating engaging training materials for healthcare professionals on new products and therapies.
• Facilitated strong connections between clinical research teams and medical affairs, promoting collaboration and information sharing across departments.

• Developed and implemented franchise learning sessions across the regional teams to increase employee understanding of science behind products and flu vaccine portfolio that supported product launch assessments
• Successfully implemented a regional CME session with top key stakeholders during Asian Vaccine Conference 2023, Cebu City
• Supported franchise medical managers across the region through reference support, team discussions, best practice sharing meetings
• Facilitated effective networking among flu franchise medical managers across the region
• Developed franchise medical updates that supported continuous information delivery to cross functional teams in the region

• Established effective communication channels between departments by arranging and facilitating cross-functional meetings on a quarterly basis. These gatherings are conducted in either face-to-face or virtual formats to ensure broad participation and efficient communication.
• Engaged with External Stakeholders: Developed Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement strategies, gather feedback and insights, identify clinical investigators, communicate medical and scientific data, bridge internal and external stakeholders, offer conference support, aid in external stakeholder research activities, and address medical information requests.
• Collaboration with Internal Stakeholders: Deliver training to internal teams, assist clinical research teams, and act as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on internal cross-functional teams. They closely collaborate with various departments within the organization, including sales, marketing, and medical affairs.
• Maintained MSL Expertise: Stayed current on scientific knowledge, uphold knowledge of pharmacoeconomics, and coordinate activities with other field personnel in their territory. They attend scientific conferences and events, engage in ongoing training and development programs, and pursue self-learning to enhance their knowledge and skills.
  Built Partnerships across Health Institutions: Prioritized relationship building among medical societies, hospitals, medical education institutions, and local public health partners.
• Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.

• Created individualized education plans for special needs children ages 2-5
• Facilitated activities that promoted language development , expressive language and receptive language
• Provided a safe environment for whole child development and learning
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.

Family Retreat, Christian Life Community of the Philippines, April 2019
Retreat Module Developer and Facilitator

National Convention 2018, Christian Life Community, Trece Martires, Cavite
Module writer and Facilitator , facilitated 2 day convention for the members of the Christian Life community that involved community building activities, spiritual / reflection sessions and apostolic activities

National Convention 2014, Christian Life Community, Trece Martires, Cavite
Module writer and Facilitator , facilitated 2 day convention for the members of the Christian Life community that involved community building activities, spiritual / reflection sessions and apostolic activities

“Pagsunod sa Punong Pinuno” Leadership Training Workshop (2004)
Module writer and Lead Facilitator, conducted and facilitated leadership training for the out of school youth leaders of different Metro Manila parishes

“NCR-YCLC Regional Youth Assembly” Manila (2000-2004)
Module writer, conducted and facilitated youth assembly for the high school Christian Life Community members

• Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
• Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
• Participated in patient education sessions among targeted populations with prevalent health risk factors.
• Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
• Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
• Conducted thorough physical examinations for accurate diagnosis, leading to effective treatment strategies.
• Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
• Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
• Delivered emergency treatment on-site and responded appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.

• Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
• Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
• Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
• Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
• Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
• Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
• Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
• Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.

• “Hapinoy Botika Corner” in cooperation with iBOP Asia, Hapinoy and Unilab April 2010
  Module Writer and Speaker, facilitated a short training session on use of over the counter drugs among sari-sari store owners in various locations in the South of Manila
• Developed educational materials to support product training initiatives, leading to increased customer satisfaction scores.