Robert Grant, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

In my current role as Value Engagement Partner - Content Strategist at Roche Products Ireland Limited, I am responsible for designing and developing omnichannel content strategies that deliver compelling messages both internally and externally, to patients and clinicians. This process begins with gathering key insights from patients and clinicians to understand their needs, challenges and communication preferences. I design campaigns across multiple platforms to reach our audience in the way that suits them. I manage an editorial calendar of campaigns and activities designed for optimum impact, ensuring to measure and analyse campaign performance. I have experience in a range of Therapy Areas including Ophthalmology, Oncology, Haematology, and Respiratory.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Co-founded a project that brings philosophy into communities and schools through the practice of dialogue.

"As an introduction to how philosophy helps people make sense of things, and as a call to resist the rising tyranny of metrics, the novel does its job" - @TheNewYorkTimesI am the author of a middle-grade fiction book, The Philosophy Resistance Squad, published by Little Island Books in 2021. Praise for The Philosophy Resistance Squad: ‘A dramatic adventure, with an engaging helping of philosophy on the side.’ – Sara Keating, The Irish Times 'Think David Walliams Worlds Worst Teachers meets Plato’s Republic and you have Grant’s entertaining and thought-provoking story'- Joe Humphreys, Irish Times'This book is a curious, exciting marvel...An adventure that asks the hard questions and fights the good fight; bold, brave, unusual and really makes you think!'- Mary Esther Judy, Fallen Stories'Not only does it contain some great philosophical conversations between characters but there are so many ethical issues covered here. I am awarding a fantastic 5 out of 5 stars.'- Jacqui Sydney, World’s Smallest Library'To be able to gift your child a basic grounding in philosophy for less than a tenner is, I have to say in distinctly non-Socratic terms, mindblowing.'- Anne Cunningham, Meath Chronicle'A wonderfully playful, child-friendly, introduction to the world of philosophy, Dr Rob Grant crafts a rip-roaring adventure in thinking that critically engages with the high stakes standardised education that is commonplace in the Western world.'- Marelle Rice, Director of Philosophy Ireland‘Clever book combining adventure and philosophy’- Sarah Webb, The Irish Independent

Dublin

RelateCare is a joint venture between Rigney Dolphin and Cleveland Clinic. We combine Cleveland Clinic’s excellence in healthcare and Rigney Dolphin’s operational excellence in contact center management to develop enhanced contact center operations, improved access to healthcare and overall better patient communication and experience.

I worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Philosophy department. Most recently I hold weekly tutorials in the History of Philosophy starting with Kant, all the way up to contemporary Analytic philosophy. Previously, (Sept-Dec 2012) I was the sole tutor for Symbolic and Philosophical Logic. This involved holding weekly tutorials for over 60 students, setting and grading homework assignments, and grading final exams. Before this, I ran tutorials in many areas of philosophy, including, but not limited to: the History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Mind and Philosophy of Language.

Ireland

I completed my PhD at Trinity College Dublin, funded by the Irish Research Council as a Postgraduate Research Scholar. My research was in Philosophy and Linguistics; specifically, I was interested the areas of language, meaning and communication.

Dublin

I play trumpet with Irish band The Riptide Movement and Stomptown Brass: http://www.stomptownbrass.com/

GetHealth is a mobile and online platform which will increase employee engagement in workplace wellness programs. The application allows users to check-in to their daily health tasks under the Move, Munch and Mind categories. They can then earn points for achieving personalised health-goals, while motivating and competing against friends and colleagues. By making the task of getting healthy simple, social and fun, GetHealth facilitates the creation of lasting behavior change in users which results in healthier employees and a healthier workplace culture.My role in GetHealth is lead researcher and copywriter. Principally, I perform detailed research into the areas of healthcare (mainly preventative health initiatives), technology and behavior change, often with the goal of publishing white papers on a specific issue. I also write the content for website and any other relevant publications.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Philosophy And Linguistics

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy