Emanuel Rodrigo Sota Latino, M.D.
Summary
Bilingual Medical Doctor with over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including leadership of South Cone and regional (Latin America) teams. Known for a strong business acumen and innovative approach, with a proven ability to anticipate and identify trends, challenges, and opportunities. Highly skilled in driving impactful discussions, adapting to evolving business needs, and fostering collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of delivering results in complex and dynamic environments. Seeking to leverage expertise in medical strategy, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration in a Medical Advisor, Medical Head, or Medical Science Liaison role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Advisor for Rare Diseases and Hemophilia
Takeda S.A.
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered a 95% completion rate for the medical plan, advancing strategy for rare diseases, and hemophilia.
- Built relationships with 3 new Key Opinion Leaders and strengthened ties with existing ones, boosting portfolio visibility by 30%.
- Created and led over 10 sessions for marketing and sales teams, achieving a 90% participant satisfaction rating.
- Drove compliant sharing of research and publications, improving disease care standards by 25%.
- Organized five national symposia with over 1,000 healthcare professional attendees, increasing healthcare professional engagement by 40%.
Senior Medical Safety Advisor
Associate Director Medical Safety
, IQVIA S.A.
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Conducted medical reviews for over 100 Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) with 95% accuracy, ensuring precise narrative content and query resolution.
- Provided expert medical guidance to over 10 global teams, enhancing decision-making processes by 25%, and supporting regulatory compliance.
- Managed clinical documentation, achieving 100% on-time completion, and streamlining trial protocols and regulatory submissions.
- Secured a 30% contract expansion by leading bid defense meetings, and expanding Pharmacovigilance services to new viral and vaccine-related areas.
- Led training and audit preparation for cross-functional teams, achieving a 100% knowledge retention rate, and audit readiness across five major audits.
South Cone Medical Advisor for Consumer Health: D
Bayer Health Care
, Argentina S.A.
07.2013 - 11.2020
- Developed relationships with key opinion leaders and stakeholders, increasing company participation in congresses and scientific events by over 40%.
- Designed targeted brand plans aligned with marketing goals, driving profit growth across Dermatology, Digestive Health, and other key therapeutic areas.
- Conducted educational sessions, organized 8 Advisory Boards, and identified business opportunities for future product launches.
- Improved pharmacy sales by 20% to 30% annually through ongoing training for field sales personnel and pharmacists on product knowledge and market data.
- Achieved a 10% increase in regulatory approvals over 5 years by ensuring deep regulatory knowledge for South Cone countries, including ANMAT, ISP, AGEMED, and ANVISA.
Latin America Regional Leader for Medical Affairs
Bayer Health Care
, Argentina S.A.
04.2015 - 01.2019
- Directed the medical function across Latin America, achieving 100% alignment with consumer-centric innovation, medical governance, and excellence standards.
- Coordinated all regional medical activities, maintaining a 95% on-time launch rate in alignment with global objectives.
- Drove business growth by 10% in Latin America through increased launch activities, in partnership with global strategy.
- Developed and implemented LatAm regional business strategies as part of the leadership team, boosting operational efficiency by 15%.
- Tailored product launch initiatives to country-specific needs, reducing time to market by 20% across multiple Latin American countries.
Safety Specialist
PPD, Buenos Aires
, Argentina
07.2007 - 03.2011
- Maintained 100% data accuracy in the SAE tracker across assigned projects, reducing discrepancies by 15%.
- Performed quality control on safety database entries, achieving 98% compliance with regulatory standards.
- Reviewed SAE reports for completeness and consistency, cutting data discrepancies by 20%.
- Developed SAE queries for investigator sites, improving response times by 25%.
- Managed the expedited reporting process, including PSUR preparation, with a 99% on-time submission rate.
Sub-Investigator for Clinical Trials
Instituto de Investigaciones Metabólicas (IDIM)
07.2004 - 07.2007
- Assisted in conducting clinical investigations, ensuring accurate and timely data collection (supported 95% of trial protocols executed on schedule).
- Managed the reporting of adverse events, maintaining 100% compliance within regulatory timelines.
- Collaborated with Sponsors and Principal Investigators to address patient discontinuation and reduce dropout rates by 10%.
- Oversaw regulatory and study file correspondence, maintaining 100% audit readiness and compliance with GCP standards.
- Facilitated the informed consent process, achieving a 98% consent rate for trial participants.
Education
Clinical Research Fellowship.
IDIM (Instituto De Investigaciones Metabólicas)
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaCertified in Internal Medicine.
Hospital Central De San Isidro, “Dr. Melchor Ángel
Buenos Aires, Argentina Sports Medicine Specialist.
. Asociación Médicos Municipales
De Buenos Aires, Argentina Medical Doctor
Universidad Del Salvador (USAL)
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaSkills
- Clinical knowledge
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Communication Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership
- Clinical Development Expertise
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Scientific Expertise
- Relationship Building
- Presentation Skills
- Problem-Solving
THERAPEUTIC AREA EXPERIENCE
Musculoskeletal: Osteoporosis, osteopenia.
Oncology: Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer, Skin Cancer, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, lymphoma and Leukemia.
General Medicine: Trauma Management, Sports Medicine, Pain management.
Infections/Parasitic Diseases: Severe sepsis, HIV, HBV, HCV
Endocrine/Metabolic: Diabetes mellitus, macular edema, hyponatremia.
Immunology: Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Cardiology: Heart failure, Hypertension, Arrhythmia, Stroke.
Rare Diseases: Lysosomal Storage Diseases (Fabry Disease, MPS II, Gaucher Disease), Severe Congenital Protein C Deficiency, Congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Hematology: Hemophilia A & B with and without inhibitors.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Expert in Safety Databases (Argus, Saphire) and EDC platforms (RAVE)
- Expert in Veeva platforms (CRM)
Timeline
Medical Advisor for Rare Diseases and Hemophilia
Takeda S.A.
08.2023 - Current
Senior Medical Safety Advisor
Associate Director Medical Safety
11.2020 - 08.2023
Latin America Regional Leader for Medical Affairs
Bayer Health Care
04.2015 - 01.2019
South Cone Medical Advisor for Consumer Health: D
Bayer Health Care
07.2013 - 11.2020
Safety Specialist
PPD, Buenos Aires
07.2007 - 03.2011
Sub-Investigator for Clinical Trials
Instituto de Investigaciones Metabólicas (IDIM)
07.2004 - 07.2007
Clinical Research Fellowship.
IDIM (Instituto De Investigaciones Metabólicas)
Certified in Internal Medicine.
Hospital Central De San Isidro, “Dr. Melchor Ángel
Sports Medicine Specialist.
. Asociación Médicos Municipales
Medical Doctor
Universidad Del Salvador (USAL)
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