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As a patient engagement company, lead several teams to manage accounts and books of business. Train and lead account teams to ensure quality of execution of live, virtual, trainings, summits and patient assets.Client Relationships: Develop and maintain meaningful and productive client relationships building strong partnerships.Strategy: Work with clients to drive strategic efforts that solve their business and communications challenges. Work on ideas and strategies to capitalize on new opportunities within the patient community.Organic Growth: Establish strong client relationships leading to organic business growth, and build agency partnership opportunities.

Responsible for the development and implementation of U.S. and global medical education programs to include live and virtual meetings, as well as the development of enduring materials. Team lead on all project development and logistical aspects, ensuring all projects are delivered successfully, on time and on budget.

My role as Director of Education and Outreach was to lead and implement the Education and Outreach strategy for the organization which also includes resource development, relationship management, marketing and supervisory responsibilities; member of the Leadership Team.

Charleston, South Carolina

The International Psoriasis Council (IPC) is a dermatology-led, voluntary, global nonprofit organization dedicated to innovation across the full spectrum of psoriasis through research, education and patient care. IPC's mission is to empower this network of global key opinion leaders to advance the knowledge of psoriasis and its associated comorbidities, thereby enhancing the care of patients worldwide.As the Associate Director of Medical Programs I am responsible for operational oversight and project direction supporting multiple IPC programs, which are dedicated to facilitating medical education for a global audience.

Spearheaded development and implementation of U.S. and global programs (live meetings, web events, digital offerings, publications) to support medical education programs.Provided a high level of expertise in all aspects of medical education program direction and client management.Led a team of program managers, meeting planners, medical writers and editors.Built relationships and collaborated with key domestic/international opinion leaders to support project development.Served as point of contact for client, identifying and managing expectations, assuring 100% client satisfaction.Handled key financial functions including budget tracking and project reconciliations.

Directed development and execution of medical education programs for small startup company.Hired, trained and mentored staff and oversaw program management teams. Optimized internal efficiency and consistency through development of SOPs.

Bernardsville, Nj

Interfaced with key opinion leaders providing strategic insight for new business development.Trained, mentored and led in-house program management teams.Directed national and international programs to include live meetings, enduring materials/publications, Web-based events, and teleconferences.Managed the development of scientific content in conjunction with physician faculty.

Paramus, Nj

Following continuous promotions throughout tenure, rose to executive role overseeing learning and development programs across multiple therapeutic areas.Led group of program directors, managers, and coordinators, as well as meeting managers, creative and production services, and editorial staff.Contributed to high-level decision making as member of Executive Management Committee. Developed new company's first SOPs and hired/trained new team members.Member of the Executive Management Committee.Recipient of the Healthcare Business Women's Association Rising Star award, 2003