Laura Spowart
Hallbergmoos
Summary
Highly organized, efficient, and communicative medical affairs professional with 18 years of experience and a strong scientific background. Dedicated to providing clear, accurate, and unbiased information to support healthcare professionals and internal colleagues in addressing medical gaps for populations and patients, as well as shaping cross-functional strategies. Specialized in vaccines and specialty medicine, adept at stakeholder engagement, launch readiness, scientific communication, and ensuring medical excellence within medical teams.
Recently re-entered the workforce following a family-related career break, currently leading pre-launch planning for new vaccines in a contract-based role concluding October 2025.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Principal Consultant
Entourage GmbH
01.2025 - Current
- Medical strategic development, Stakeholder Mapping, Engagement Planning & Content development & Internal training for new vaccines (Adult and Paediatric)
- Cross-functional coordination (Medical, commercial, public affairs)
- Development of training materials and delivery of training for cross-functional staff on new medical vaccinesFacilitated workshops to identify data gaps and drive evidence generation and strategy development.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
European Senior Medical Excellence Manager
Daiichi Sankyo Europe
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Enabling Medical Teams to deliver excellence in their Scientific Engagement & communications with training on core skills and Capabilities.
- Development of training on Medical Insights Medical Affairs Teams and project plan for excellence in medical information delivery
- Collaborated with management to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Medical Science Liason Manager
MSD UK LIMITED
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Led MSL team (x3) operations, including recruitment, onboarding, field coaching, and SOP adherence.
- Oversaw compliant development and execution of medical events and materials.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders to drive data-driven external engagement
- Budget planning and monitoring medical activities.. Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring activities and mentoring team members.
Senior Medical Manager
MSD
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Led TA strategy and medical plans for pipeline and inline vaccines
- Built/Maintained networks with medical professionals and healthcare decision makers active in the therapeutic area to understand and support the external environment.
- Collaborated with external stakeholders to gather insights on scientific trends and unmet needs.
- Leadership and expertise in medical strategic development and implementation with alignment across multi-function teams. (Clinical research, Regulatory, Commercial, HTA, Policy and communications)
- Provided clear, precise scientific writing/verbal communications both internally and externally.
- Review of scientific literature and data gap analysis to conduct and support research on diseases and treatments in areas of scientific and medical interest. Supported IIS and RWE study planning and execution
- Developed and implemented key National/Regional advisory boards.
Senior Medical Science Liason
MSD
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Field based non promotional role for MSD Vaccines as the therapy area lead for Pneumococcal disease
- External scientific engagement via peer-to-peer scientific exchange and research.
- Attendance at UK and international scientific meetings to enhance deeper scientific leader relationships to support unmet medical need
- Insight gathering with external HCPs, working with clinical development and data generation
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Senior Medical Science Liaison
AbbVie Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Field Based scientific role for immunology/Dermatology which included pre-launch experience with new indication by delivering disease awareness education and insight gathering
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and support initiatives.
Medical Science Liaison
Teva UK Limited
02.2011 - 05.2014
- Non promotional scientific role for Parkinson’s disease.
Medical Science Liaison
Cephalon UK Ltd
01.2010 - 2010
- Non-promotional scientific communication for Oncology and Pain/CNS
Medical Science Liaison
UCB Pharma
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Field based role in Epilepsy involving scientific communication and managing investigator initiated studies and audits
Education
PhD - Behavioural Pharmacology
University of Bristol
01.2003
Ph.D. - Advanced Neuro & Molecular Pharmacology
University of Bristol
Bristol United Kingdom05-1997
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology
University of Sunderland
Sunderland, United Kingdom05-1994
Skills
- Medical Strategy Development
- Scientific Exchange
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Regional Oversight
- Key opinion leader collaboration
- Field Team Leadership
- Advisory Boards
- IIS Oversight
- Medical Content Strategy
- Pre/Post Launch Execution
- Strategic project planning
- Cross-functional communications
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
German: B2 (Certificate, telc CEFR)
Therapy Areas
- Vaccines
- Immunology
- Dermatology
- Neurology
- Oncology
Timeline
Senior Principal Consultant
Entourage GmbH
01.2025 - Current
European Senior Medical Excellence Manager
Daiichi Sankyo Europe
03.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Science Liason Manager
MSD UK LIMITED
03.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Medical Manager
MSD
06.2018 - 03.2022
Senior Medical Science Liason
MSD
06.2017 - 05.2018
Senior Medical Science Liaison
AbbVie Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2017
Medical Science Liaison
Teva UK Limited
02.2011 - 05.2014
Medical Science Liaison
Cephalon UK Ltd
01.2010 - 2010
Medical Science Liaison
UCB Pharma
01.2006 - 01.2009
PhD - Behavioural Pharmacology
University of Bristol
Ph.D. - Advanced Neuro & Molecular Pharmacology
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology
University of Sunderland
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