Philippe Ronga Md-Independent Medical Affairs & Clinical Development Consultant

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Founder | Senior Clinical & AI Strategy Advisor to PE/VC & Boards
Nexevan Advisory
Nexevan Advisory provides independent senior clinical and AI strategy support to PE/VC funds, Boards, and Leadership teams investing in or scaling clinically complex Healthcare businesses.
I support clients across pre-investment diligence, portfolio value creation, evidence and adoption strategy, cross-border growth, AI Governance, strategic-buyer readiness, and Board advisory.
The advisory scope spans BioPharma, MedTech, HealthTech, Diagnostics, and specialty Healthcare services, supported by deep expertise in Oncology, Haematology, Rare Diseases, and Internal Medicine.
Engagements include 7-14-day red-flag reviews, 2-6-week strategic deep dives, project-based mandates, Board and strategic advisory retainers, and fractional executive support.
Global Medical Lead - Knowledge Management Capabilities Development - GMA Oncology
Merck KGaA
→ GLOBAL MEDICAL AFFAIRS ONCOLOGY DIRECTOR; MEDICAL EXCELLENCE, MULTI-COUNTRY & STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT
- Led strategic planning for Global Medical Affairs, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and defining clear strategy; chaired Medical Decision Board.
- Ensured Medical Affairs strategic alignment with Corporate and Commercial goals, providing insights across global markets.
- Structured program, IST (Phase I & II), Clinical Research, and Regulatory Affairs strategies key to reaching Medical Affairs goals for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
- Coordinated matrix, multi-country team efforts (up to 60 countries) for meaningful insights.
- Led Evidence Generation, Market Access / HEOR, and Medical Education, leveraging skills in GI malignancies, targeted therapies, and Liquid Biopsy skills.
- Administered training and materials development for MSLs.
→ DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT & DATA GENERATION ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Attracted thousands of attendees (physicians) with live webinar series featuring top experts, with content customized to EMEA, APAC (including China and Japan), and LATAM regions. Facilitated discussion using surveys and asynchronous / chat forums for Advisory Boards in multiple therapeutic areas with 100+ experts.
- Leveraged new platforms to elicit Head & Neck, Gastrointestinal, and Lung oncology therapeutic specialist insights.
- Organized virtual Gastrointestinal Advisory Board to foster data sharing among global KOLs.
- Increased efficiency for faster study cycle time, driving cross-functional team analysis and identifying root causes and recommendations to avoid delays.
Global Medical Affairs Director - Erbitux mCRC Indication Lead, 2018–2021; Co-Lead, 2016–2018
Merck KGaA
→ MEDICAL EXCELLENCE: OVERSAW GLOBAL MEDICAL AFFAIRS DECISION BOARD, DATA MAPPING, & LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT
- Structured Global Medical Affairs approach for meaningful studies, research impact, and global medical decision alignment.
- Chaired Global Medical Affairs Decision Board (Legal, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Statistician, HEOR, and other Leaders) to streamline approvals.
- Directed Data Generation, Life Cycle Management, Phase IV study coordination, Advisory Board meetings, and materials creation for MSLs.
- Led Medical Affairs, Marketing, Market Access / HEOR, and Commercial country leaders in new drug combination launch preparation.
- Maintained engagement among Healthcare and Patient Advocacy Groups.
→ LIFE CYCLE TRENDS, REAL-WORLD DATA, & GLOBAL MEDICAL DECISION ALIGNMENT ACHIEVEMENTS
- Identified Life Cycle Management trends by mapping data from ISTs; optimized IST strategy and generated valuable data in BRAF-mt.
- Worked with In-Vitro Diagnostics companies to provide Liquid Biopsy test for key decisions in Life Cycle Management.
- Organized ACTivate GI Ad Board meetings, including virtual communications platforms.
- Partnered with Regulatory Affairs to represent Medical Affairs on drug labelling documentation.
- Illuminated Real-World Data discoveries from Insurance claims database, with findings presented in specialist journal and congresses (HEOR).
- Produced new insights by examining indication role in neuropathic pain (Proof-of-Concept, Clinical Development), working with investigators.
Global Medical Affairs Director - Erbitux Life Cycle Management and Liquid Biopsies Lead
Merck KGaA
→ LIQUID BIOPSY TESTING FOR REAL-WORLD BIOMARKER DATA
- Generated insights into global biomarker testing practices by leading cross-functional Clinical Operations, Drug Safety, and HEOR teams to analyze Phase IV company-sponsored study.
- Forged field relations with country Medical Science Liaisons; created scientific congress training materials with updated content.
- Managed targeted therapy-immunotherapy Clinical Development (Phase I & II) - expanding treatment possibilities by advancing research using structured approach.
Medical Affairs Director Oncology Europe
Teva Europe
→ MEDICAL EXCELLENCE, STRATEGIC MEDICAL AFFAIRS PLANNING, M&A INTEGRATION, & COUNTRY AFFILIATE OVERSIGHT
- Managed European Phase IV program in metastatic Breast Cancer and Supportive Care, leading cross-functional team including CROs, Drug Safety, Biostatistics, and Medical Writing leaders, line management reports, and 27 dotted-line country reports; developed budgets.
- Organized European Advisory Boards and Congress Satellite Symposia.
- Administered Medical Affairs for Oncology and Hematologic Malignancies, Biologics, and Biosimilars; produced and executed strategic Medical Affairs plan.
→ EUROPEAN LAUNCH READINESS & POST-M&A TEAM & PROGRAM INTEGRATION ACHIEVEMENTS
- Coordinated medical launch preparation for new oncology supportive care product, ensuring medical support and alignment among cross-functional teams (Market Access, Legal, Regulatory, Clinical Development, other Leaders) and aggressive timelines.
- Preserved productivity and strong morale by leading team members through acquisition and restructuring.
- Cultivated and managed European KOL network; organized European Advisory Boards and Congress Satellite Symposia, including agendas and speaker selection.
Associate Director Medical Affairs Oncology Europe
Cephalon, a Teva Group Member
→ MEDICAL EXCELLENCE: EUROPEAN KOL NETWORK, ADVISORY BOARDS, & CONGRESS SYMPOSIA FOR BREAST CANCER PROGRAM
- Managed Medical Affairs for Oncology and Hematologic Malignancies and Invasive Fungal Infections (including European Phase IV program in metastatic Breast Cancer and oversight of cross-functional CRO, Drug Safety, Biostatistics, and Medical Writing leaders).
- Developed European KOL network.
- Organized European Advisory Boards and Congress Satellite Symposia.
- Oversaw up to 23 team and cross-functional reports, plus dotted-line country experts.
Medical Project Manager Hemato-Oncology
Genzyme
→ CLINICAL RESEARCH, MULTIPLE IST LAUNCHES, & SALES FORCE MEDICAL TRAINING
- Drove 6 IST launches by heading Clinical Research, implementing company-sponsored Phase III study (Clinical Development), and managing French Phase I and II ISTs.
- Built and managed French Key Opinion Leader relationships.
- Led first Genzyme French Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Advisory Board; organized local symposia.
- Led Sales Force Medical Training with Marketing team; facilitated onboarding.
Medical Advisor Anti-Infectives & HIV; Deputy Head Medical Affairs / Deputy Medical Advisor Oncology
Pfizer
→ HIV PRODUCT LAUNCH; OVERSAW INFECTIOUS DISEASE ADVISORY BOARD AND FIRST SWISS HIV ADVISORY BOARD
- Oversaw company-sponsored Phase III studies (Clinical Development), managed Swiss ISTs in Clinical Research, and built Swiss KOL network.
- Managed Medical Information in Antifungals and Antibacterials and HIV.
Medical Advisor Cardiovascular & Metabolism / Arthritis, Bones, & Hormone Replacement Therapies
Novartis Pharma Schweiz
→ IMPLEMENTATION FOR COMPANY SPONSORED PHASE III CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDIES
- Engaged, developed, and managed Swiss KOL network, supporting research studies (Clinical Development) for Type II Diabetes, Hypertension, Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis.
- Led Sales Team training with Marketing Team; facilitated new collaborator onboarding.
Resident and Senior Resident in Internal Medicine and General Surgery
Various Regional and University Medical Hospitals
→ INTERNAL MEDICINE & GENERAL SURGERY: ENDOCRINOLOGY, RENAL DISEASES, ONCOLOGY / HAEMATOLOGY, ER, INTENSIVE CARE, DERMATOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY, PLUS DIGESTIVE, TRAUMA / ORTHOPAEDIC, & UROLOGICAL SURGERY
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Experienced in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Biotechnology.
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Experienced in Research and Development, Project Management, Strategy, Operations, Product Development, and Marketing.
Summary
Swiss-trained physician and independent Medical Affairs & Clinical Development Consultant with 20+ years of international Pharma and Biotech experience across global, European and country-level roles in Germany, France and Switzerland. Hands-on expertise in Medical Affairs strategy, clinical development, Real-World Evidence and evidence generation, Phase III/IV studies, Investigator Sponsored Trials, launch readiness and lifecycle management. Experienced in the development and revision of SOPs and medical processes at country, European and global level, both as team member and team lead. Strong track record leading cross-functional initiatives involving Clinical Operations, Drug Safety, Regulatory, HEOR/Market Access, Biostatistics, CROs and Medical Writing. Deep therapeutic expertise in Oncology, Haematology and Rare Diseases, supported by five years of clinical practice in Internal Medicine and General Surgery.
Skills
Medical Affairs & Medical Strategy
Rwe/Rwd, Nis & Phase Iv
Sop & Process Development
Clinical Development & Ists
Evidence Generation
Launch Readiness & Lifecycle Management
Scientific & Stakeholder Engagement
Oncology (Breast & Gi Cancers)
Haematology (Aml, Cll & Cml)
Rare Diseases
Internal Medicine
Languages
Education
University of Basel
University Professional of Advanced Studies in Pharmaceutical Medicine · Pharmaceutical Medicine · Basel, Switzerland
University of Geneva
Federal Diploma in Medicine · Medicine · Geneva, Switzerland
Certifications & licenses
AI Governance, Professional Certificate
The Corporate Governance Institute
Healthcare Transformation; AI in Healthcare; Leading Digital Transformation in Healthcare, Advanced Certificate
Harvard Medical School, Executive Education
Specialist in Pharmaceutical Medicine & General Medical Practitioner, Swiss Federal Postgraduate Diplomas
FMH (Swiss Medical Association)
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Philippe is based in Bad Homburg, Germany.
Philippe speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), French (Native), Italian (Advanced).
Philippe has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Philippe has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Philippe may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Philippe would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder | Senior Clinical & AI Strategy Advisor to PE/VC & Boards, Global Medical Lead - Knowledge Management Capabilities Development - GMA Oncology, Global Medical Affairs Director - Erbitux mCRC Indication Lead, 2018–2021; Co-Lead, 2016–2018.
Philippe's most recent position is Founder | Senior Clinical & AI Strategy Advisor to PE/VC & Boards at Nexevan Advisory.
In recent years, Philippe has worked for Nexevan Advisory and Merck KGaA.
Philippe is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and Biotechnology.
Philippe is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Project Management, and Strategy. Philippe also has some experience in Operations, Product Development, and Marketing.
Philippe has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology.
Philippe has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Operations, and Project Management.
Philippe holds a Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Medicine from University of Basel.
Philippe has 3 certificates. These include: AI Governance, Professional Certificate, Healthcare Transformation; AI in Healthcare; Leading Digital Transformation in Healthcare, Advanced Certificate, Specialist in Pharmaceutical Medicine & General Medical Practitioner, and Swiss Federal Postgraduate Diplomas.
Philippe is immediately available for suitable projects.
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