Steve Diamanti

About Steve Diamanti

Medical science liaison, technical evangelist and global product development expert with 15+ years industry experience. Skilled in pharma, medical devices, polyurethanes, research strategy and leadership, and technical marketing. I\'ve been told my superpower is the ability to convey highly complex technical information at the right level to audiences ranging from experts to newbies. I\'ve led new product development teams from lab bench to launch. HIGHLIGHTS - Medical Science Liaison Med. Device and Pharma - Clinical Trial Support - Global R&D Management - Product Development - lab bench to commercialization - International Technical Marketing - Customer Engagement - Salesforce Training - 20+ years polymer chemistry experience - 5+ years MSL experience - 9 years in medical devices - International work experience - Belgium and France- Academic/Government collaborations and open innovation - Polyurethanes RESEARCH EXPERIENCE - Intercept Pharmaceuticals - Medical Science Liaison responsible for building strong networks with thought leaders, articulating medical information to HCPs and leading coverage for tradeshows and conferences. MA liaison on key clinical trial- CooperVision - Sr. Medical Science Liaison responsible for the generation, implementation and communication of key technologies to commercial partners and customers. Key role in sales training and customer engagement- Senior R&D Manager for new materials development to improve contact lens comfort- Huntsman Polyurethanes - Senior manager responsible for initiating, resourcing, and leading applied research projects in polyurethanes- AFRL - Project leader responsible for initiating, resourcing, and running research projects on the derivatization of polymer surfaces for biomineralization, nanoparticle capture and release, and surface energy patterning- UCSB - Graduate researcher responsible for developing and utilizing living olefin polymerization technique to make tailored functional polyolefins with desired structure and properties- Carnegie Mellon University - Undergraduate researcher - utilizing ATRP in understanding kinetics, synthesizing hybrid organic-inorganic nanocomposites and star polymers. Specialties: pharma, med. device, MSL/technical marketing, public speaking, sales training, customer engagement, polymer chemistry, materials science, polyurethanes, ATRP

Experience

1. Medical Science Liaison

   Oyster Point Pharma

   Sep 2023 — Present

   Develop professional relationships with thought leaders in optometry and ophthalmology - Articulate relevant scientific and clinical information to HCPs and researchers - Support cross-functional research initiatives - Serve as a liaison between key corporate functional areas and HCPs - Attend and support scientific and professional conferences in optometry and ophthalmology

Education

• Carnegie Mellon University

  B.S., Chemistry

• UC Santa Barbara

  Ph. D., Materials Science