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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Cheshire, Uk, Gb

- Direct composition and refinement of medical content in the hematology/oncology treatment landscape, including, but not limited to* Publications (abstracts, posters, slide presentations, manuscripts, recordings)* Medical affairs-based deliverables (disease state information slide decks, infographics, digital and print handouts, medical booth videos)* Internal communications resources (lexicons, scientific platforms, workshops)- Review and provide constructive feedback for material produced by medical writers for inclusion of any relevant publications-related requirements, technical accuracy, fair/balanced language, readability, structure, flow, referencing and strategic relevance along with accuracy checking of medical communications publications/deliverables and navigating compliance-mandated medical-legal reviews if applicable- Lead client calls as front-facing director for multiple therapeutic areas in hematology/oncology and track execution of publications planning/strategy, timelines/project updates, and overall account health/client-based needs from a quality and resourcing standpoint- Prepare project briefs for medical writers accounting for relevant disease state/therapeutic background, scope of work/specifications, budgets across relevant internal line functions, timelines for delivery/submission, and any available/necessary resources- Liaise and collaborate with medical, client services, editorial and studio personnel on optimal account management including timeline development/adjustments, sound budgeting practices, medical resourcing, and account-specific processes/efficiencies- Cultivate professional identity and expertise of junior- and senior medical writers through individualized progression of writing- and process-related proficiencies/skills, discussions on career advancement in medical communications, and general mentorship- Support new business development initiatives requiring medical-related expertise/insights as needed

Pomona, Ca, Us

Vallejo, Ca, Us

Reston, Virginia, Us

- Guided development of and constructed medical content highlighting strategic alignment, quality/detail, and evidence-based medicine in multiple therapeutic areas (respiratory, dermatology, autism, vaccines, ALS, nephrology, etc.) including, but not limited to, virtual advisory boards, medical planning deliverables, educational modules, publications steering committees, and disease state education- Contributed to and reinforced professional development of medical staff direct reports and postdoctoral fellows in the field of medical communications emphasizing high-quality medical writing and presentation skills, best practices, project leadership, and personal reflections/goal setting- Conducted advisory board moderation for commercial clients in dermatology and virtual engagement platforms for clinical development teams in autism- Provided strategic support/alignment for respiratory congresses activities including updates to reactive assets, identifying franchise-critical sessions, and creation of formal congress planning/debriefs throughout the congress scheduling cycle- Managed prioritization of deadlines, resourcing, and project plans including relevant literature searching/review, data-checking, editing and annotations as well as support of new business development initiatives requiring medical-related expertise/insights- Led company-wide Efficiency Best Practices Task Force to improve productivity and workplace competencies for all employees including trainings for Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook, company-wide Suggestion Box, client-facing etiquette/professionalism, and other initiatives

- Managed the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited CPE program for the largest state-wide health-system pharmacist society in the United States including, but not limited to * Securing a full 6-year reaccreditation of the CPE Program in 2022 through development of a comprehensive report, participation in the ACPE field review call, and implementation of initiatives to ensure continual compliance and refinement of CSHP’s accreditation program * Reviewing educational proposals/submissions for compliance with ACPE Standards (appropriateness of learning objectives, target audiences, activity types, commercial influence/bias, educational content/structure, etc.), databasing education-related activity information for accrediting bodies, and use of learning management systems for credit validation/transmission to CPE Monitor * Providing direct administrative/strategic support to the CSHP CPE Committee comprised of pharmacists from academic, clinical, ambulatory care and community practices, including providing recommendations for innovative programming approaches and facilitation of proposal reviews/agendas * Executing live seminar and virtual CPE programs involving moderation and Q&A facilitation- Coordinated experiential education of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience interns through direct precepting/mentorship, development of educational materials/syllabi, and assignment of intern support to CSHP staff and volunteer members- Delivered expert guidance to non-clinical staff at CSHP for review of promotional/marketing materials, strategic imperatives, and administrative operations

- Oversaw operations of the California Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, a peer-edited journal published by CSHP, in coordination with an editorial advisory board of academic, clinical, ambulatory care and industry pharmacists- Generated and maintained pipeline of submissions (including CPE articles, clinical pearls, editorials, and original research) through the peer review process- Copyedited and reformatted finalized submissions to ensure highest quality from editorial and clinical perspectives- Critically assessed the Journal's utility and value to the organization and its members with proposed/executed solutions including pursuit of MEDLINE indexing, digital delivery of the Journal, and optimization in publication volume- Encouraged interest in scholarly activity and manuscript publishing through creation and delivery of Continuing Pharmacy Education on qualities of good medical writing to pharmacists, pharmacy residents and students

Chicago, Il, Us

- Coordinated live and virtual insights-gathering meetings moderated by academic-/community-based healthcare providers for client subscribers, including content development, faculty/moderator training, meeting execution, post-meeting summaries, and comprehensive insights reports- Optimized training and development of scientific communications team members for the insights-gathering business arm of the company with an emphasis on best practices, standardization of internal processes, and allocation of support/resources- Supervised activities of internal scientific communications team or contractors as needed to execute and complete programs while reviewing deliverables produced by other medical writers- Contributed scientific communications expertise to clinical trial optimization, including content development for investigator workshops and healthcare provider-driven focus groups - Mentored employees on day-to-day aspects of virtual work environment and general company/workplace culture along with participating in an employee-staffed committee promoting corporate awareness of diversity, equality, and inclusion for the entire company

Chicago, Il, Us

- Developed scientific content with an emphasis on strategic relevance, quality, detail, and alignment to client-specific needs including* Advisory board decks, product launches/theaters, virtual/live broadcasts, scientific summits, MSL training/onboarding materials, and proactive/reactive healthcare provider/disease state education- Generated, edited, data-checked, and annotated scientific communications deliverables focused on the hematology/oncology treatment landscape, including* Discussion summaries, scientific platforms, gap analyses, literature summaries, data reviews, training modules, strategic playbooks, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts- Collaborated with industry/biotech clients and internal stakeholders on project management with prioritization of timelines, resources, and project plans, including navigation of any compliance-mandated medical-legal reviews and/or business-critical deadlines- Led competitive intelligence initiatives focused on identification of relevant hematology/oncology healthcare practitioners and comprehensive profiling of relevant disease-specific activities and initiatives

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

- Drafted and proofread medical reports for neurologists, orthopedists, chiropractors, sleep specialists, psychiatrists and pain management specialists- Reviewed, interpreted, and summarized patient medical records, prescriptions, drug toxicology documents, and depositions

Woonsocket, Ri, Us

- Processed and filled prescriptions accommodating Medi-Cal/Medicaid-heavy populations- Dispensed medications at drop-off and provide medication consultation as necessary- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate over-the-counter therapies and products

- Drafted and researched documents for lawyers specializing in special needs trusts, Medicare planning, and complex personal injury cases- Maintained client database with information updates, new clients/matters and assignments

Commerce, California, Us

- Copywriting with a focus on sales and international business news while working closely with company principals and business managers- Managed layout of articles, graphics and news excerpts for a corporate newsletter with bi-weekly deadlines for distribution

Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmd

Master'S Degree, Professional Writing

Bachelor'S Degree, English Language And Literature/Letters