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Provides strategic guidance, leadership, hands-on execution, and coaching / talent development for the medical communications function within biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, and other healthcare organizations. In smaller companies, I can act as a MedCom lead to do a needs assessment, develop the strategy, start building relationships with KOLs and advocacy organizations, and put processes into place. In larger organizations I can work side-by-side with an existing team to execute.… Show more Provides strategic guidance, leadership, hands-on execution, and coaching / talent development for the medical communications function within biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, and other healthcare organizations. In smaller companies, I can act as a MedCom lead to do a needs assessment, develop the strategy, start building relationships with KOLs and advocacy organizations, and put processes into place. In larger organizations I can work side-by-side with an existing team to execute. Available to work on-site or off-site. Show less

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Established Medical Communications at Akebia. Developed the first Medical Communications strategic plan, covering the overall medical brand image and all assets (nephrology and oncology compounds). Established KOL relationships with medical and scientific experts globally, and planned and executed advisory board meetings in the US and Europe. Initiated outreach to patient and professional advocacy organizations, and fielded grant and support requests. Developed scientific platform and managed… Show more Established Medical Communications at Akebia. Developed the first Medical Communications strategic plan, covering the overall medical brand image and all assets (nephrology and oncology compounds). Established KOL relationships with medical and scientific experts globally, and planned and executed advisory board meetings in the US and Europe. Initiated outreach to patient and professional advocacy organizations, and fielded grant and support requests. Developed scientific platform and managed publications strategy for the lead compound. Show less

Cambridge, Ma

Provided medical communications expertise across all regions and 4 therapeutic areas, and ensured alignment of Medical Affairs activities between headquarters and international affiliates. Collaborated cross-functionally to identify medical communications initatives that would contribute significantly to achieving overall business and brand objectives. Managed a team of 4 Medical Education and Publications professionals who worked across therapeutic areas: Renal, Biosurgery, Cardiovascular, and… Show more Provided medical communications expertise across all regions and 4 therapeutic areas, and ensured alignment of Medical Affairs activities between headquarters and international affiliates. Collaborated cross-functionally to identify medical communications initatives that would contribute significantly to achieving overall business and brand objectives. Managed a team of 4 Medical Education and Publications professionals who worked across therapeutic areas: Renal, Biosurgery, Cardiovascular, and Immunology. Show less

Cambridge, Ma

Senior Director, Global Medical Communications and Operations (2009 - 2012)Senior Director, Vitamin D Global Marketing (2006 - 2008)Product Manager, Renal / Business Unit Director, Americas and Asia Pacific (2002-2005)Manager, Marketing Communications (1998 - 2002), Rare Diseases

Denver, Co

New York, Ny

Bs, Psychology

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