Deborah Middleton Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

 Serve in leadership role mentoring Junior-level staff to support their career goals Develop, review, and ensure proper execution of high-quality, innovative, multimedia, live, and text-based CME/CE-accredited content for a global professional audience of healthcare providers Integrate adult learning principles into continuing education activities, demonstrating compliance with accreditation requirements and standards for continuing education  Serve as Senior Facilitator for… Show more  Serve in leadership role mentoring Junior-level staff to support their career goals Develop, review, and ensure proper execution of high-quality, innovative, multimedia, live, and text-based CME/CE-accredited content for a global professional audience of healthcare providers Integrate adult learning principles into continuing education activities, demonstrating compliance with accreditation requirements and standards for continuing education  Serve as Senior Facilitator for live Peer-to-Peer educational webinars and social media events  Review/approve grant proposals and collaborate with key stakeholders including Medical Education Strategists and Sales Directors on strategic approaches for future grant funding Effectively manage the simultaneous development and management of multiple programs for numerous grant sponsors at various stages of development to ensure timely completion in accordance with respective program strategies Establish and maintain relationships and collaborations with renowned national and international KOLs Recruit and manage patients/patient advocates for educational events Strong familiarity with regulatory issues and guidelines for continuing education (ACCME, ACPE, ANCC, IPCE)  Attend key scientific conferences to manage onsite live programs, meet with top KOLs, and stay abreast of newly presented data Conduct Steering Committee meetings with expert faculty to present and showcase educational outcomes and develop strategic plans for new business initiatives and publications  Analyze metrics from educational programs to assess learner outcomes and educational gaps Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams including program managers, clinical strategists, medical sales, medical writers, copyeditors, production, CME department, and peer reviewers Therapeutic area specialties: Oncology/Hematology (all liquid and solid tumors), Rare Hematologic Disorders, Metabolic Diseases, Ophthalmology Show less

Instruct students how to safely and properly jump from perfectly good airplanes and coach them on the art and aerodynamics of freefall.

♣ Managed the Oncology Clinical Team: grant development and funded programs♣ Acted as Liaison between Business Development Team and Clinical Team to develop and implement CME-certified funding opportunities ♣ Performed high level review of all clinical content and ensure it meets all grant expectations/requirements (slide decks for live meetings; text modules and other enduring components)♣ Performed final reviews of grant content prior to submission to supporters♣ Identified… Show more ♣ Managed the Oncology Clinical Team: grant development and funded programs♣ Acted as Liaison between Business Development Team and Clinical Team to develop and implement CME-certified funding opportunities ♣ Performed high level review of all clinical content and ensure it meets all grant expectations/requirements (slide decks for live meetings; text modules and other enduring components)♣ Performed final reviews of grant content prior to submission to supporters♣ Identified strategic areas of educational need for future CME-certified grant opportunities by proactively researching clinical research, market trends, and new drug approvals; conducting online surveys of memberships; consulting with and conducting Think Tank forums with expert thought leaders; and analyzing metrics/outcomes from previous educational programs♣ Prioritized grant opportunities based on patient impact, partner relationships, and funding potential♣ Identified educational formats and deliverables best suited to each grant to deliver unique program content and increase win ratios ♣ Developed interim reports and final executive summaries for supporters which highlight educational impact of funded programs♣ Recruited advocacy partners for grants/funded programs♣ Managed freelance writers♣ Continually built relationships with key thought leaders♣ Continually stayed abreast of new drug approvals and advances in medicine Show less

Greater Chicago Area

♣ Consulted, strategized, and supported the medical communications needs of clients (pharmaceutical companies)♣ Developed content for clients based on their brand awareness, competitive intelligence, and training needs (slide decks, executive summaries, case studies, package inserts, training modules for MSLs, podcasts)♣ Managed advisory boards and live satellite symposia♣ Attended client-facing meetings to develop new business or grow existing business opportunities

Home-Based - Chicago

♣ Managed the Grant Development Team (2-3 direct reports) o Met or exceeded monthly grant submission targets (~12 grants/month)♣ Worked with Business Development Team to brainstorm and identify new business initiatives♣ Stayed abreast of other medical education companies to maintain competitive edge in market♣ Identified educational formats and deliverables best suited to each grant to deliver unique program content and increase win ratios ♣ Developed appropriate… Show more ♣ Managed the Grant Development Team (2-3 direct reports) o Met or exceeded monthly grant submission targets (~12 grants/month)♣ Worked with Business Development Team to brainstorm and identify new business initiatives♣ Stayed abreast of other medical education companies to maintain competitive edge in market♣ Identified educational formats and deliverables best suited to each grant to deliver unique program content and increase win ratios ♣ Developed appropriate educational topics, program agendas, and learning objectives based on current clinical data, previous program metrics, and participant surveys♣ Performed high-level clinical content review of funded activities and Executive Summaries♣ Managed freelance writer resources and budget ♣ Identified appropriate expert faculty for participation in proposed/funded programs Show less

Home Based - Chicago

♣ Mentored Junior Managing Editors♣ Managed editorial content development and performed clinical reviews for CME-certified programs, in multiple learning formats, including live programs and online and print deliverables♣ Wrote need assessments and gap analyses for grant proposals♣ Recruited and managed expert faculty, freelance writers, and peer reviewers

♣ Designed and managed all phases of CME and promotional programs in several therapeutic areas♣ Wrote/edited medical educational materials (project briefs, manuscripts, slide sets) ♣ Effectively managed and multitasked different phases of editorial project reviews

Authored Microarray Technology Review column for Bio-IT World Wrote scientific white papers and manuscripts for medical education companies Prepared technical publications and marketing materials for life science companies on new products, progressive technologies, and novel applicationsConsulted with life science companies on effective methods to reach targeted audience from both scientific and marketing perspectivesPublished comprehensive, technical reports for scientific… Show more Authored Microarray Technology Review column for Bio-IT World Wrote scientific white papers and manuscripts for medical education companies Prepared technical publications and marketing materials for life science companies on new products, progressive technologies, and novel applicationsConsulted with life science companies on effective methods to reach targeted audience from both scientific and marketing perspectivesPublished comprehensive, technical reports for scientific conference associations (see Publications) Show less

Developed and wrote original cover stories, feature articles, department profiles, and editorialsInterviewed expert thought leaders for cover stories and feature articlesManaged assignments of freelance writers, including development of story angles, selection of interview candidates, and adherence to deadlines Met rigorous deadlines: Genomics & Proteomics (nine issues annually, circulation: 22,000) and Drug Discovery & Development (12 issues annually, circulation:… Show more Developed and wrote original cover stories, feature articles, department profiles, and editorialsInterviewed expert thought leaders for cover stories and feature articlesManaged assignments of freelance writers, including development of story angles, selection of interview candidates, and adherence to deadlines Met rigorous deadlines: Genomics & Proteomics (nine issues annually, circulation: 22,000) and Drug Discovery & Development (12 issues annually, circulation: 40,000)Represented publication at industry conferences and trade shows, proactively interacting with scientific thought leaders Show less

♣ Designed and conducted independent genetic toxicology studies to evaluate safety and metabolisms of new lead compounds♣ Developed protocols, wrote reports, and regularly presented data at scientific meetings♣ Kids in Chemistry – Taught 5th grade students science experiments at local Elementary School through Pfizer program

♣ Coordinated and implemented in vivo and in vitro studies for lead compound characterization and screening in the areas of endocrinology, cardiology, nephrology, and metabolic diseases♣ Analyzed all data and wrote scientific reports based on experimental conclusions♣ Completed M.S. thesis in laboratory of Cristina Rondinone, PhD

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Kinesiology And Exercise Science

Activities and Societies: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Dissertation and interests: The effect of exercise interventions.

Master Of Science (Ms), Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biology, General