Ljupcho Prodanov
Head of Field Medical Affairs @CSL
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Field Medical Affairs @CSL
Maidenhead, GB
Direct line reports of Field Medical Advisors, across all CSL products with focus on cross functional working. Medical Strategy, Pipeline phase recruitment, Budgets, launches in Rare diseases, Gene therapy, Immunology, Haematology and Nephrology- ANCA Associated Vasculitis - IgA nephropathy - Chronic Kidney Failure (Pruritis)- Iron Deficiency in Kidney and Heart Failure- Hemophilia and AAV gene therapies - Hereditary Angioderma
EDUCATION
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
Bachelor’s Degree, Molecular Biology
Radboud University
PhD in Medical Science
Technische Universität Dresden
Master Degree, Molecular Bioengineering
SKILLS
ABOUT LJUPCHO PRODANOV
Strategic and impact-driven Medical Affairs leader with a strong scientific foundation from Harvard, MIT, the European Space Agency, and extensive pharmaceutical experience (Novartis, AbbVie, UCB, CSL). I bring a proven track record in leading high-performing medical teams and cross-functional workstreams across Clinical Development, Market Access, HEOR, and Commercial. I have successfully delivered pre-launch medical strategies, integrated account plans, and actioning insights, while managing budgets exceeding £1 million and driving measurable medical impact.I am a team-oriented, results-focused professional with an inclusive leadership style—shaped by the principles of Brene Brown, Simon Sinek, Stephen Covey, and James Clear. I am passionate about recognition, effective communication, and career development for my direct reports, and I lead with empathy, energy, and execution.Core Strengths & Expertise- Leadership & Strategy: Led Medical Affairs teams (MSLs and Advisors) and influenced senior leadership on strategic decisions and investments. Delivered pre-launch plans and integrated insights into cross-functional strategies- Compliance & Governance: Expert in ABPI and IPHA Codes of Practice, ensuring compliant and effective delivery of medical initiatives through the right channels.Therapeutic Expertise- Clinical & Scientific Excellence:Experience in Phase trials, patient recruitment, compassionate use, IIS, protocol input, and RWE generation at a European level.10+ years in immunology and immune pathways (myeloid and lymphoid)7+ years in hepatology, cardiometabolic disease, and obesity (Harvard, Novartis, AbbVie)Deep knowledge across autoimmune diseases, diabetes, NASH, liver metabolism, CRISPR, stem cells, rheumatology, dermatology, gastroenterology, nephrology and more.Author of 20+ scientific publications and 30+ conference abstractsSkilled in scientific communication, manuscript writing, and stakeholder engagementIf you’d like to discuss my next career steps or explore potential collaborations, feel free to reach out.
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