Cecilia Scimia
Executive Medical Director at Rhythm Pharmaceuticals
- Role
- Executive Medical Director at Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cecilia Scimia
I am a Cardiologist and hold a PhD in Molecular Medicine, driven by a profound passion for advancing Medicine and fostering Innovation. My journey began with clinical training in Cardiology in Italy, followed by a transition to the United States to pursue scientific research. Initially, I honed my skills at UCSD and the Sanford-Burnham Institute for Medical Research in San Diego, where my focus centered on unraveling the mechanisms underlying heart failure.Subsequently, I relocated to Philadelphia to embark on a Physician-Scientist career at Temple University. During my tenure at Temple, my interests evolved towards integrating Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Medicine and Science. This led me to pursue a Master\'s Degree in Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at the Fox School of Business, where I also founded a company based on a cardiac medical device that I first conceptualized.In August 2015, I transitioned from academia to assume the role of Medical Science Liaison in Medical Affairs at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Initially focused on Obesity (Contrave), I later transitioned to the Immunology/GI therapeutic area (Entyvio). Within Takeda, I moved to Clinical Development, serving as an Associate Medical Director in the GI therapeutic area, primarily focusing on developing molecules for diseases such as gastroparesis, vomiting, and pancreatitis.In December 2019, I ventured into the biotech sector, joining Rhythm Pharmaceuticals and dedicating myself to develop Setmelanotide for genetic causes of obesity as a Medical Director. Since 2021, Rhythm has provided me with the opportunity to spearhead the development of setmelanotide for another rare disease indication, hypothalamic obesity. I have been deeply involved since the design of the Phase 2 taking it to an ongoing Pivotal study. Over time, my responsibilities have expanded, and I currently serve as the Medical Lead for several studies all focused on addressing hypothalamic obesity.
Experience
Executive Medical Director
Feb 2024 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Clinical Development Medical Lead for the whole Hypothalamic Obesity Program
Education
Universita' Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
1996 — 2002
Fox School of Business at Temple University
Master's Degree, Innovation, Managment and Entrepreneurship
2013 — 2015
University of Milan
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Molecular Medicine
2006 — 2009
UC San Diego
Certificate in Clinical Trial Design and Managment, Clinical Trial Design and Managment
2012 — 2013
Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma
Cardiology Specialist, Cardiovascular Disease Residency Program
2002 — 2006
Skills
- Immunofluorescence
- Immunohistochemistry
- Qpcr
- Cell Biology
- Cell Culture
- Entrepreneurship
- Pcr
- Molecular Cloning
- Animal Models
- Biochemistry
- Management
- Life Sciences
- Project Management
- Business Strategy
- Transfection
- Medical Devices
- Clinical Research
- Molecular Biology
- Marketing Strategy
- Genetics
- Leadership
- Clinical Research Experience
- Clinical Cardiology
- Clinical Development
- Western Blotting
- Molecular Genetics
- Stra
- Stem Cells
- Gene Therapy
- Clinical Trials
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