Medical Affairs
Eric Kassel is an accomplished medical affairs professional with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. He excels in team-focused, values-based leadership, driving corporate medical affairs performance to foster company growth and enhance patient lives through superior scientific products.
Eric has successfully led the establishment and expansion of multi-therapeutic medical affairs functions, building frameworks from inception to company buyout. His expertise spans a broad range of therapeutic areas, including migraine, low back pain, movement disorders, immunology, allergy, respiratory, neuroscience, psychiatry, urology, ophthalmology, facial aesthetics, dermatology, and plastic surgery.
Known for his dedication, flexibility, and positive work ethic, Eric is recognized as a leader who achieves goals and integrates global medical affairs systems, policies, and procedures. His exceptional clinical, communication, and relationship skills have made him a respected team player and leader in the industry.
Eric currently serves as the Consultant Director of Medical Affairs at Alfasigma USA, Inc., and has held senior roles at Azura Ophthalmics, eNeura Inc., Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Circassia Pharmaceuticals, and Allergan. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Illinois State University. Eric is a registered pharmacist in Illinois since 1995.