Contract- and Project-based Med Comm and Publications leadership for pharmaceutical clients. Core activities:-Publication planning and execution-Development of Publications best practices and policies-Development of Scientific Platform and lexicon-KOL engagement-Coordinating MRC/MLR activities for Publications and Medical Affairs (including via DataVision and/or VEEVA)-Development of e-Learning medical education modules and courses for health care professionals-Meeting/Advisory Board Facilitation

As part of the merger agreement, my position at BMS was eliminated one year after the company's acquisition of MyoKardia. I used this time for a career break. During that time, I traveled internationally and ultimately relocated from San Francisco to Palm Springs, CA and settled into my new location and life. Additionally, I spent time reflecting on my career and next steps. I ultimately landed on returning to consulting for industry and other health care clients on short- to medium-term projects.

Led publication planning for mavacamten, MyoKardia's Phase 3 investigational drug. Led development of high-quality publications and other Medical Communications materials, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks, oral presentations, and print or digital educational materials.• Reviewed publication drafts for scientific quality and to ensure alignment and consistency with author direction, the scientific platform, and key communication points supported by data.• Managed author (external and internal) communications to ensure timely execution and delivery of publications in accordance with GPP3 (Good Publication Practices, 3rd edition) and company processes.• Collaborated with other Medical Affairs functions, Clinical, Research, Biometrics, and other departments to strategize, formulate messages, and create various materials.• Maintained Publication Plan to align with Global Medical strategic imperatives and goals; lead internal Publication Planning Committee and external Publication Steering Committee.• Steered publications team, including internal and contract writers, and ensured publications processes and timelines, managed publications budget of $1 million annually.• Lead development of The Lancet simultaneous publication/oral presentation of Phase 3 data at European Society of Cardiology 2020.• Collaborated to integrate MyoKardia publications and scientific communications process and deliverables into BMS during the merger (e.g., author agreements, DataVision, publication plan, and KOL engagement), including planning and leading a cross-functional, executive-level Publications Summit to align publication priorities across the business in anticipation of launch.• Won three corporate awards for outstanding contributions and achievements to the company’s mission.

Developed e-Learning medical education courses for medical associations and other clients.Developed abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for a range of clients in private practice, academia, or industry.

Developed and implemented publication plans for current franchise and pipeline drugs. Provided editorial leadership and project management for posters/presentations at scientific congresses. Wrote, edited, and revised abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and other scientific publications. • Developed, implemented, and refined company-wide publication procedures.• Developed company-wide editorial style guide.• Supported five Medical Science Liaisons with development of proactive and reactive materials to support field education of health care providers.

• Developed manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other scientific publications for large U.S. pharmaceutical client.• Mentored junior writers.• Assisted in business development planning and pitches to potential clients.

Developed manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and other scientific publications for several global pharmaceutical clients, academic medical centers, government agencies, and individual physician researchers. • Wrote health care provider training material, including online e-Learning courses.• Wrote Standard Response Documents for Medical Information department of a global pharmaceutical company.• Wrote 23-page white paper on obesity based primarily on a one-day panel discussion. Wrote multiple articles for two peer-reviewed journal supplements and assisted in managing the overall projects. Advised CDC on clinician tools for incorporating counseling, testing, and referral into clinical care, and wrote several of these tools as well as white papers and articles.• Maintained a 90% client return rate.

Hands-on management and oversight of the organization's fiscal and programatic planning and operations. Key roles: Board development, roles, and responsibilities; strategic plan; executive director search committee; enhanced relationships with funders; analysis of opportunities for collaboration with other area HIV organizations, and fundraising.