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Connect with experienced professionals who understand Medical Affairs, career transitions, interviews, presentations, leadership, and professional growth.
Michael Pietrack, MA
Michael is the leading Medical Affairs recruiter, who started his career in 2007. He was the #1 Worldwide Recruiter in 2013, inducted into the Pinnacle Society in 2014. He was named to PharmaVoice's 100 Most Inspiring people in Pharma in 2015. Michael joined Kaye/Bassman in 2023, launched The Pharmaverse Podcast in 2024, and then founded Inside MSL in 2026. He is a sought-after speaker, an accomplished author, and a contributing columnist for BioSpace. By clicking the button below, you can request Michael your a 1:1 coach or mentor.
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Geeta Solanki, PharmD
Geeta Solanki, PharmD, is an accomplished Medical Affairs leader with nearly two decades of pharmaceutical experience. Her career has progressed from field-based Medical Science Liaison roles into regional and national leadership, with deep experience in Oncology, field medical strategy, MSL leadership, and developing high-performing teams. Today, she brings that experience to advising life sciences organizations and helping develop the next generation of Medical Affairs professionals. Click the button below to request Geeta as your 1:1 coach or mentor.
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John Chandy, MD, MS, MBA
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John Chandy, MD, brings two decades of Medical Affairs leadership experience with deep expertise in Neurology and field medical strategy. His career has included leading MSL teams, developing medical strategy, engaging key scientific stakeholders, and translating field insights into meaningful business and medical decisions. He is known for combining scientific expertise with a highly collaborative leadership style and a strong focus on developing high-performing Medical Affairs teams. Click the button below to request John as your 1:1 coach or on-going mentor.
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Yvette Payne, PhD
Yvette Payne, PhD, is a highly experienced Medical Affairs leader whose career spans clinical oncology, field medical, health outcomes, and senior MSL leadership. She spent 13 years in an academic cancer center before moving into industry, where she progressed from MSL into leadership roles and has built deep expertise in Oncology and Hematology. Today, she brings decades of experience developing field medical teams, engaging scientific leaders, and helping Medical Affairs demonstrate its value. Click the button below to request Yvette as your 1:1 coach or mentor.
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Jonas Hylton, PharmD
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Jonas Hylton, PharmD, is a seasoned Medical Affairs executive with more than 25 years of pharmaceutical and biotechnology experience. His career spans field medical, medical strategy, evidence generation, product launches, and senior global leadership. Today, Jonas advises life sciences organizations on Medical Affairs strategy and execution while helping coach and develop the next generation of Medical Affairs professionals. Click the button below to request Jonas as a 1:1 coach or mentor.
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Lee Ann McDowell, PharmD
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Lee Ann McDowell, PharmD, is an experienced Medical Affairs leader with 15 years in industry, including 11 years as an MSL and six years leading MSL teams. Her career spans field medical, Medical Affairs leadership, clinical research, and therapeutic areas including pulmonary hypertension, cardiovascular disease, allergy, and immunology. Today, she brings that experience to senior Medical Affairs leadership while continuing to mentor and develop MSLs. Click the button below to request Lee Ann as your 1:1 coach or on-going mentor.
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Donnie Wooten, Jr. PharmD
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Donnie Wooten Jr., Pharm.D., is a senior Medical Affairs executive with over a decade of oncology leadership experience across several major pharmaceutical companies. His career has progressed from Medical Science Liaison into regional, national, and global leadership, with deep expertise in field medical strategy, digital and omnichannel capabilities, and launch execution. He currently serves as Senior Director of Global Medical Affairs, Strategy, Digital, and Field Capabilities. Click the button below to request Donnie as your 1:1 coach or mentor.
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Annika Swenson, DrPH, MPH
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Annika Swenson, DrPH, MPH, is an oncology Medical Affairs executive with more than 20 years in the field. Her career has progressed from clinical research and MSL roles into national field medical leadership, most recently directing the US Solid Tumor Field Medical organization. She has supported 18 FDA oncology approvals and built real-time field insight capabilities that bring clinician and patient feedback directly into medical strategy. Today, she brings that experience to coaching and developing the next generation of Medical Affairs professionals. Click the button below to request Annika as your 1:1 coach or mentor.
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Anthony DeFilippo, MBA, RPh
Anthony DeFilippo, MBA, RPh, is an experienced Medical Affairs leader with over two decades in field-based medical affairs. His career has spanned cardiovascular, oncology, and diabetes therapeutic areas, with deep experience building and leading field medical teams from the ground up. In his last role, he was the Senior Director, Field Medical Affairs at an emerging biopharma, engaging national key opinion leaders and managed care leadership on heart failure. Click the button below to request Anthony as your 1:1 coach or mentor.
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