Alex Shiling

Senior Medical Science Liaison - Rare Disease Neurology at Avadel

Alex Shiling has a diverse work experience in the pharmaceutical industry, primarily as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL). They have held positions at various companies, starting with Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc in 2022 as a Senior MSL in Rare Disease Neurology. Prior to that, in 2021, they worked at EUSA Pharma/Recordati Rare Diseases as an MSL in Rare Disease Hematology/Oncology.

In 2020, Alex worked at Kedrion Biopharma as an MSL in Rare Disease Hematology. Their responsibilities included building relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), delivering scientific presentations, organizing workshops, and overseeing the hematology franchise's publications. They also evaluated clinical literature to inform strategic decision-making.

Before transitioning into MSL roles, Alex gained experience in clinical operations and medical affairs at American Regent, Inc., a Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. Group Company, where they served as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. They also worked as an Extern Pharmacist in various roles at Jeanes Hospital, Transition Patient Services, CVS Health, ACME Sav-On Pharmacy, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Pharmacy, and Temple University Hospital Internal Medicine.

Overall, Alex Shiling has a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in medical science liaison roles, with experience in rare diseases and hematology/oncology.

Alex Shiling completed their education at several institutions. They first attended Tidewater Community College in 2013, where they studied Applied Science. In 2014, they transferred to Central Piedmont Community College to pursue an Applied Science degree. In 2015, Alex enrolled in Temple University School of Pharmacy, where they obtained a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and a Master of Science in Global Clinical and Pharmacovigilance Regulations.

Throughout their education, Alex also obtained various certifications. In 2017, they received the APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunizations Delivery Certificate. In 2018, they completed the Clinical Research Track Certificate of Completion from Temple University School of Pharmacy and the Tobacco Cessation - Behavioral Counseling and Pharmacotherapy Certificate from the United States Public Health Service. Finally, in 2019, Alex obtained the License to Administer Injectables and became a certified Pharmacist through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy. They also hold a CPR Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, which was obtained in 2017.

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  • Senior Medical Science Liaison - Rare Disease Neurology

    December, 2022 - present