Allison Baglin is a highly accomplished pharmacist and global medical affairs leader with over 20 years of experience spanning clinical pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, managed care, and the pharmaceutical industry. A graduate of Western University of Health Sciences, she has built a distinguished career guiding product launches, shaping field medical strategy, and leading training initiatives that have elevated MSL capabilities and medical engagement across the globe.

Currently serving as Associate Director of Global Medical Communications at Novartis, Ally leads the development of global medical content, training strategy, and scientific engagement tools for field medical teams. Her work has supported high-profile product launches in rare disease, neurology, and gene therapy, while driving consistency and excellence across regional and international teams.

Throughout her career in industry, Ally has created and delivered a broad portfolio of training programs, including:

• Global onboarding and scientific immersion for new MSLs

Field Medical “Art of Engagement” and storytelling workshops

• Product launch readiness training and resource development

• Clinical data deep-dives and therapeutic area workshops

• Medical communication and scientific exchange skills development

• Training on compliant use of field medical resources and insights capture

• MSL coaching frameworks and performance enhancement tools

• Medical Affairs systems and resource platform navigation

Previously, Ally served as a Senior Medical Science Liaison at Biogen, supporting the launch of the first disease-modifying therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and leading advisory board facilitation, insight generation, and cross-functional collaboration. She has also held corporate training and clinical leadership roles at OptumRx, overseeing specialty pharmacy operations, high-touch patient care, and professional development programs.

Earlier in her industry career, Ally served as a Senior Medical Science Liaison at Biogen, where she supported the launch of the first disease-modifying therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), facilitated national advisory boards, and led key insight generation efforts. Her extensive background also includes experience as a corporate trainer and clinical program lead at OptumRx, and pharmacy leadership roles in community and specialty settings.

As a career coach with Pharmacy Career Coach, Ally brings unmatched insight into the pharmaceutical industry and non-traditional pharmacist roles. She has mentored dozens of pharmacists and professionals—from retail pharmacists transitioning into industry, to MSLs stepping into leadership, to peers navigating career pivots within Medical Affairs. Her coaching is grounded in empathy, practical wisdom, and deep industry knowledge. She helps clients translate their skills, elevate their personal brand, and pursue bold career goals with strategy and confidence.

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA

• Additional Certifications: Integrative Health, Environmental Health, Nutrition

• Chain Community Pharmacy (Staff & Management)

• Specialty Pharmacy

• Mail Service Pharmacy

• Managed Care & Prior Authorization

• Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

• Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)

• Remote Order Verification

• Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

• Medical Affairs Training & Field Excellence

• Global Medical Communications & Scientific Engagement

• Product Launch Readiness & Field Strategy

• Continuing Education Program Development

• Compounding & Clinical Pharmacy

• Corporate Training, Onboarding & Career Development