Tirso Alonso, MD, MBA, Mha
About Tirso Alonso, MD, MBA, Mha
Tirso Alonso, MD, MBA, MHA, serves as the Senior Medical Director of Medical Affairs in Ophthalmology at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on clinical development and research across various therapeutic areas and global regions.
Current Role at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals
Tirso Alonso serves as the Senior Medical Director of Medical Affairs for Ophthalmology at EyePoint Pharmaceuticals. He has held this position since 2021, focusing on medical affairs and research and development within the ophthalmology sector. His role involves overseeing medical strategies and initiatives that align with the company's objectives in the pharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Tirso Alonso has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held various significant roles. He worked at AbbVie as a Global Executive Medical Director in Global Eye Care Medical Affairs from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as the Executive Medical Director for Retina at Allergan from 2016 to 2019 and as a Scientific Director at Novartis in the field of Neurology from 2010 to 2012. His career includes positions at multiple leading pharmaceutical companies, demonstrating a breadth of expertise across therapeutic areas.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Tirso Alonso's educational journey includes a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Universidad Central del Este, completed between 1979 and 1985. He also holds an MBA and MHA from the University of Miami Herbert Business School, achieved from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, he completed a Fellowship in Special Immunology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1997. His foundational education includes studies in premedical studies at the University of Miami and advanced placement studies at Miami Dade College.
Expertise in Medical Affairs and Research
Tirso Alonso possesses expertise in competitive intelligence, clinical development, and research and development within the pharmaceutical sector. His skills span multiple therapeutic areas, including ophthalmology, psychiatry, and neurology. He has contributed to various medical affairs initiatives and has a strong background in healthcare services as a credentialed Medical Doctor.
Teaching Experience
Tirso Alonso has also engaged in academia, serving as an Adjunct Instructor in Behavioral Science at Miami Dade College from 1990 to 1991 and in Physical Science at St. Thomas University from 1984 to 1990. This teaching experience complements his extensive professional background in medicine and pharmaceuticals.