Medical Affairs · Endocrinology

Bruno de Lima, MD

Medical Science Liaison · Endocrinology · Obesity · Cardiometabolic Health

Bridging clinical insight, scientific exchange, and evidence-based medicine.

Portrait of Bruno de Lima, MD
About

A physician translating clinical depth into scientific exchange.

Board-certified physician with 12+ years of clinical experience in endocrinology, obesity, and metabolic disorders. Founder and Medical Director of a high-volume multidisciplinary clinic in Rio de Janeiro with 5,000+ patient consultations. Director of the Vegan and Vegetarian Nutrology Department at the Brazilian Society of Obesity Medicine.

Currently transitioning into US Medical Affairs, leveraging deep therapeutic-area expertise in GLP-1 receptor agonists, cardiometabolic pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle medicine. GCP, RCR, and CRC certified by CITI Program.

Core Competencies

Built for Medical Affairs.

KOL Engagement

Building long-term scientific partnerships with thought leaders.

Scientific Exchange

Translating complex evidence into fair-balanced clinical discussion.

Evidence Synthesis

Synthesizing trial data, guidelines, and real-world evidence.

Clinical Research Support

Site identification, protocol feasibility, investigator support.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Aligning Medical, Commercial, Market Access, and R&D.

Insight Generation

Capturing field intelligence to inform medical strategy.

Therapeutic Area Expertise

Endocrinology, obesity, GLP-1 agonists, cardiometabolic disease.

Compliance & GCP

Adherence to ICH-E6, FDA, and pharmacovigilance standards.

Professional Experience

A track record across clinic, academy, and industry.

Sep 2024 — Present

Medical Science Liaison

Thronus Medical

  • Delivered 10+ scientific presentations to HCPs, translating complex data into clinically actionable insights.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with 3+ internal teams to align medical and commercial strategy.
2022 — Present

Director, Vegan/Vegetarian Nutrology Department

Brazilian Society of Obesity Medicine

  • Developed national educational initiatives on plant-based nutrition for obesity and metabolic disease.
  • Organized seminars and evidence-based programs with KOLs in endocrinology and nutrition.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary guideline development on dietary interventions.
2013 — Present

Medical Director & Founder

Spazio Essenza, Rio de Janeiro

  • 5,000+ patient consultations in endocrinology, obesity, and metabolic health.
  • Led and trained a multidisciplinary team of 10 healthcare professionals.
  • Engaged 15+ specialists and KOLs to strengthen scientific collaboration.
  • Implemented clinical protocols, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
Selected Publications

Peer-reviewed contributions to the medical literature.

01
Lima B, Razmjouei S, Bajwa MT, et al. Polypharmacy, Gender Disparities, and Ethnic and Racial Predispositions in Long QT Syndrome: An In-Depth Review. Cureus. 2023;15(9):e46009.
DOI
02
Lopes CCC, Lima B, et al. Application of Autism Spectrum Screening Instrument (M-CHAT) in Day Centers in the City of Iranduba-AM. J Community Med Public Health. 2023;7(318).
03
Castilho Lopes CC, Lima B, et al. Adnex Method in Predicting Malignancy or Benignity in Adnexal Tumors in the Gynecology Service of the Federal Hospital of Ipanema. Radiol Imaging J. 2023;2(2):1–7.
04
Ammar YE, Lima B, et al. Profile of Patients Assisted at the Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS) After a Nightclub Disaster in the Region of Santa Maria, RS-Brazil. J Community Med Public Health. 2023;7(317).
Education & Certifications

Academic foundations and continuous training.

Education

  • Postgraduate, Endocrinology & Metabology IPEMED, Brazil
  • Postgraduate, Nutrology Brazilian Association of Nutrology (ABRAN) · 2017
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) University of Grande Rio (UNIGRANRIO) · 2013

Certifications

  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) ICH-E6 CITI Program · Feb 2025
  • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) CITI Program · Mar 2025
  • Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Foundations CITI Program · Apr 2025
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) AMIB · 2017
  • Brazilian Medical License CRM 99024-8/RJ
Scientific & Media Communication

Translating medicine for HCPs and the public.

128K+

Combined audience reached via Globo, Vogue, MSN, Boa Forma, and Rádio Globo.

47.8K

Instagram followers (@drbrunomenezes) on evidence-based medical content.

1M+

Annual impressions on metabolic health and disease prevention.

"Nationally recognized medical communicator in Brazil, delivering 20+ media interviews on obesity, metabolic health, and lifestyle medicine, and producing evidence-based content for both HCPs and the general public."

Contact

Open to US relocation and Medical Affairs opportunities.

Email
brunomenezes.md@gmail.com
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/drbrunolima
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Open to US relocation