Experience

Agios Pharmaceuticals

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Manager, Events & Internal Communication, HR / Community Relations & Corporate Giving

  • Oct 2022 - Present



Biogen

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Corporate Meetings & Congresses

  • Jun 2020 - 2022

  Managed and executed meetings and congresses across therapeutic areas with a focus on AD and Biogen’s novel treatment, Aduhelm®. • Advised on architecture and design for optimal logistics operations for both virtual and in person meetings and congresses for US affiliate and Global HQ, while partnering with sister alliance, Eisai, to drive and implement successful events while navigating the AD landscape throughout the Aduhelm® lifecycle, including multiple pivots in product messaging and… Show more Managed and executed meetings and congresses across therapeutic areas with a focus on AD and Biogen’s novel treatment, Aduhelm®. • Advised on architecture and design for optimal logistics operations for both virtual and in person meetings and congresses for US affiliate and Global HQ, while partnering with sister alliance, Eisai, to drive and implement successful events while navigating the AD landscape throughout the Aduhelm® lifecycle, including multiple pivots in product messaging and pricing • Communicated directly with societies and associations to drive congress management from sponsorship selection to execution on time and within budget; tactic examples include product/education theaters, symposia, booths, KME receptions + all associated promotional materials • Provided strategic guidance and implementation at multiple conferences, including the largest AD patient advocacy association, AAIC • Led cross-functional workstream planning teams, inclusive of leadership, stakeholders, alliance, agencies, and vendors to project manage execution outcomes; controlled agendas to support appropriate configuration of meeting / congress specifics and program content; accountable for driving timelines and all related tasks of events in a proactive manner with societies/associations, stakeholders, agencies, and vendors • Direct oversight and management of sponsorship process and multi-million-dollar program budgets; conducted compliance and logistics trainings • Aided commercial teams in strategic decision of congress deliverables, crafting booth staffing schedules and leading booth walk-throughs • Drove advisory boards across multiple therapeutic areas • Traveled domestically and internationally to execute conference tactics • Overhauled RACI (responsible, accountable, consulted, informed) document and ensured alignment with internal and external partners • Participated in disability awareness and employee resource networks (ERN) initiatives, such as ReachOUT and WIN Show less Managed and executed meetings and congresses across therapeutic areas with a focus on AD and Biogen’s novel treatment, Aduhelm®. • Advised on architecture and design for optimal logistics operations for both virtual and in person meetings and congresses for US affiliate and Global HQ, while partnering with sister alliance, Eisai, to drive and implement successful events while navigating the AD landscape throughout the Aduhelm® lifecycle, including multiple pivots in product messaging and… Show more Managed and executed meetings and congresses across therapeutic areas with a focus on AD and Biogen’s novel treatment, Aduhelm®. • Advised on architecture and design for optimal logistics operations for both virtual and in person meetings and congresses for US affiliate and Global HQ, while partnering with sister alliance, Eisai, to drive and implement successful events while navigating the AD landscape throughout the Aduhelm® lifecycle, including multiple pivots in product messaging and pricing • Communicated directly with societies and associations to drive congress management from sponsorship selection to execution on time and within budget; tactic examples include product/education theaters, symposia, booths, KME receptions + all associated promotional materials • Provided strategic guidance and implementation at multiple conferences, including the largest AD patient advocacy association, AAIC • Led cross-functional workstream planning teams, inclusive of leadership, stakeholders, alliance, agencies, and vendors to project manage execution outcomes; controlled agendas to support appropriate configuration of meeting / congress specifics and program content; accountable for driving timelines and all related tasks of events in a proactive manner with societies/associations, stakeholders, agencies, and vendors • Direct oversight and management of sponsorship process and multi-million-dollar program budgets; conducted compliance and logistics trainings • Aided commercial teams in strategic decision of congress deliverables, crafting booth staffing schedules and leading booth walk-throughs • Drove advisory boards across multiple therapeutic areas • Traveled domestically and internationally to execute conference tactics • Overhauled RACI (responsible, accountable, consulted, informed) document and ensured alignment with internal and external partners • Participated in disability awareness and employee resource networks (ERN) initiatives, such as ReachOUT and WIN Show less



Merck

• Promotion Manager, Nexplanon HCP

  • May 2020 - Jun 2020

• Program Manager, Global Communications - Oncology, Vaccines, & Global Pharma

  • Sep 2019 - May 2020

  Managed deliverables within Merck Global Human Health (GC HH) Communications (Oncology, Global Pharma, & Vaccines) by providing support across multiple brand teams producing internal and external product communications, campaigns, and events. • Lead coordination of Merck events, including the 2020 ASCO Advocacy Briefing and the diabetes franchise’s A Touch of Sugar documentary screenings, collaborated with advocacy and internal chapter groups, cross-functional colleagues, planning… Show more Managed deliverables within Merck Global Human Health (GC HH) Communications (Oncology, Global Pharma, & Vaccines) by providing support across multiple brand teams producing internal and external product communications, campaigns, and events. • Lead coordination of Merck events, including the 2020 ASCO Advocacy Briefing and the diabetes franchise’s A Touch of Sugar documentary screenings, collaborated with advocacy and internal chapter groups, cross-functional colleagues, planning committees, facilities management, A/V, catering, vendors, and external agencies while keeping event within targeted budget • Owned and managed projects from initiation to final delivery; routed jobs through Merck’s platforms and databases, while adhering to strict guidelines; liaised with external agencies and vendors, and partnered with other GC team members to ensure resources were compliant, met deadlines, and distributed • Contributed in campaign development on various platforms, including social media, digital and print • Supported development and rebranding of Your Cancer Game Plan, an unbranded cancer patient and caregiver support website • Assisted in preparation and copyediting of press releases, as well as cross-compared joint communications with partner companies to ensure a cohesive and aligned message • Supervised and regulated SharePoint GC HH team site and manages accessibility, as well as oversaw the inbox and distribution list of the Oncology Media Monitoring Report

• Account Manager, Merck Global Marketing & Communications

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2019

  Aquent Studios Account Manager consulting for Merck in their Global Marketing and Global Communications divisions. • Managed project lifecycles from intake to completion in collaboration with Merck job owners, external vendors, and Aquent studio team, ensuring tactics met their timelines and strategic purpose • Facilitated internal workshops with colleagues and clients, driving forward more positive and open working relationships • Produced project specs based on client needs… Show more Aquent Studios Account Manager consulting for Merck in their Global Marketing and Global Communications divisions. • Managed project lifecycles from intake to completion in collaboration with Merck job owners, external vendors, and Aquent studio team, ensuring tactics met their timelines and strategic purpose • Facilitated internal workshops with colleagues and clients, driving forward more positive and open working relationships • Produced project specs based on client needs utilizing multiple systems (including Adobe Acrobat, Robohead, and PromoMats), lead status calls, reviewed project drafts, authorized upload of jobs into client review system, and directed releases • Generated budgets and SOWs based on rate card or non-rate card estimates, as well as coordinated POs • Contributed to business development efforts to drive organic growth



Aquent Studios

• United States
• Design Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Promotion Manager, Nexplanon at Merck

  • May 2020 - Jun 2020

• Program Manager, Global Communications

  • Sep 2019 - May 2020

• Account Manager, Global Marketing and Communications

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2019



Springer Healthcare

• United Kingdom
• Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2017

  Managed project and publication teams on a broad range of tasks in connection with multiple pharmaceutical compounds, including print, online, and congress publications, as well as event and meeting organization. • Led project and publication development and execution; ensured all tasks meet their identified goals and deliverables based on proposed timelines • Direct liaison with clients, KTLs, journals, editorial and scientific staff (freelance and in-house), as well as external… Show more Managed project and publication teams on a broad range of tasks in connection with multiple pharmaceutical compounds, including print, online, and congress publications, as well as event and meeting organization. • Led project and publication development and execution; ensured all tasks meet their identified goals and deliverables based on proposed timelines • Direct liaison with clients, KTLs, journals, editorial and scientific staff (freelance and in-house), as well as external vendors and consultants • Spearheaded and oversaw logistical organization for congresses, advisory boards, and speaker trainings • Managed finances (SOW creation to reconciliation) and content development initiatives; redeveloped and implemented SOPs • Participated and contributed in organic growth and business development activities, such as presentations, pitches, and conferences Show less Managed project and publication teams on a broad range of tasks in connection with multiple pharmaceutical compounds, including print, online, and congress publications, as well as event and meeting organization. • Led project and publication development and execution; ensured all tasks meet their identified goals and deliverables based on proposed timelines • Direct liaison with clients, KTLs, journals, editorial and scientific staff (freelance and in-house), as well as external… Show more Managed project and publication teams on a broad range of tasks in connection with multiple pharmaceutical compounds, including print, online, and congress publications, as well as event and meeting organization. • Led project and publication development and execution; ensured all tasks meet their identified goals and deliverables based on proposed timelines • Direct liaison with clients, KTLs, journals, editorial and scientific staff (freelance and in-house), as well as external vendors and consultants • Spearheaded and oversaw logistical organization for congresses, advisory boards, and speaker trainings • Managed finances (SOW creation to reconciliation) and content development initiatives; redeveloped and implemented SOPs • Participated and contributed in organic growth and business development activities, such as presentations, pitches, and conferences Show less



The Medicine Group

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  Managed a small team on a diverse array of project and publication-related tasks associated with multiple compounds. • Traveled nationally and internationally for business development and to maintain and enhance positive client collaboration (lived abroad for 2 years to increase productivity from client’s global HQ – see below for more information) • Attended national and international congresses and conferences to facilitate client meetings, as well as abet with on-site poster and… Show more Managed a small team on a diverse array of project and publication-related tasks associated with multiple compounds. • Traveled nationally and internationally for business development and to maintain and enhance positive client collaboration (lived abroad for 2 years to increase productivity from client’s global HQ – see below for more information) • Attended national and international congresses and conferences to facilitate client meetings, as well as abet with on-site poster and presenter logistics • Oversaw and lead logistical preparation for congresses, advisory boards, and speaker trainings • Managed publication development and execution, maintained timelines, and ensured submissions in a timely manner • Direct liaison with clients, authors, journals, writers, and scientific staff to ensure all projects meet their stated goals • Reviewed slide decks, agendas, promotional materials, poster books, and scientific content • Supported finance and content development initiatives

• Senior Account Coordinator

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

  Fulfilled this position as a consultant abroad in the H. Lundbeck A/S offices in Copenhagen, DK. Please see Senior Account Coordinator (Consultant) entry for additional information.

• Publication Coordinator

  • Mar 2011 - Jul 2014

  Jack of all trades... Manage IT, finance, and content development initiatives, as well as basic administrative duties. Oversees diverse projects in several therapeutic areas while managing publication development, timelines, and submissions. Coordinates logistical preparation of advisory boards and conferences, as well as creates slide decks, agendas, promotional materials, poster books, scientific content, and plays an expansive role in the editorial process. Undertakes project/program… Show more Jack of all trades... Manage IT, finance, and content development initiatives, as well as basic administrative duties. Oversees diverse projects in several therapeutic areas while managing publication development, timelines, and submissions. Coordinates logistical preparation of advisory boards and conferences, as well as creates slide decks, agendas, promotional materials, poster books, scientific content, and plays an expansive role in the editorial process. Undertakes project/program scheduling, leads and facilitates kick-off meetings, and drafts, circulates, and posts meeting minutes. Works as direct liaison with clients, authors, journals, writers, and scientific staff to ensure all projects meet their stated goals. Travels nationally and internationally for business development and client collaboration Published co-author on a poster in regard to best practices in plagiarism prevention in medical publications, presented at the 8th & 9th Annual ISMPP Conference in Baltimore, MD in 2012 and 2013.



Lundbeck

• Denmark
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Account Coordinator

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

  Responsible for a variety of project and publication-related tasks associated with the anti-depressant compound, vortioxetine. Oversaw projects and publications, facilitated logistical coordination, and collaborated cross-functionally with internal HLu teams and global affiliates. • Executed development of Strategic Publication Highlights and disseminated to global Brintellix® team; distributed scientific communications internally and recreated webpage • Developed novel project called… Show more Responsible for a variety of project and publication-related tasks associated with the anti-depressant compound, vortioxetine. Oversaw projects and publications, facilitated logistical coordination, and collaborated cross-functionally with internal HLu teams and global affiliates. • Executed development of Strategic Publication Highlights and disseminated to global Brintellix® team; distributed scientific communications internally and recreated webpage • Developed novel project called the Brintellix® Encore Poster Translation Pack • Designed, wrote, & circulated a unique internal newsletter highlighting a collective series of motivational/positive stories from patients, physicians, colleagues, & family members related to their experience with Brintellix® • Hosted & planned informal data & information session (Vortioxetine Internal Poster Reception) at congresses to increase global affiliate interaction in a casual setting • Direct liaison with country affiliates & physicians • Attended & coordinated logistical arrangements of national & international congresses/meetings • Organized/produced travel preparations & itineraries for internal/external presenters • Assembled materials, including posters and presentations, as well as supervised/created poster books for medical & commercial teams for congress distribution in electronic/print formats, and organized speaker training events • Undertook scheduling; circulated agendas & invitations; arranged & hosted global discussions via phone, WebEx, Lync & face-to-face; Drafted, sent & posted minutes and scientific content from TCs/onsite meetings; Assisted in authorship letter/contract development & dispersal; drafted agency briefings • Utilized project/timeline management skills to manage, submit & archive publications • Routed publications for review to internal/external teams & authors via mail/PubsHub database • Maintained databases, webpages, and workspaces on HLu network • Supported with budget maintenance & POs

• Publications Coordinator

  • Mar 2013 - Dec 2015

  Attends and coordinates logistical organization of national and international congresses, conferences, and meetings. Arranges and hosts global discussions via phone, WebEx, as well as face-to-face. Organizes materials, such as posters, presentations, agendas, poster books, invitations, and letters. Transcribes and disseminates minutes and scientific content from teleconferences and onsite meetings and assists in contract development and distribution. Utilizes project and timeline management… Show more Attends and coordinates logistical organization of national and international congresses, conferences, and meetings. Arranges and hosts global discussions via phone, WebEx, as well as face-to-face. Organizes materials, such as posters, presentations, agendas, poster books, invitations, and letters. Transcribes and disseminates minutes and scientific content from teleconferences and onsite meetings and assists in contract development and distribution. Utilizes project and timeline management skills to manage, submit, and archive publications for antidepressant compound, as well as routes publications for review to internal and external teams and authors. Travels internationally to maintain and enhance positive client relationships and liaises directly with country affiliates and sister alliance, Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.



New Hope Fitness

• New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States

• Daycare Provider

  • May 2009 - Mar 2011

  Provide childcare services for infants and children while parents work out at the gym. Interact with children playing board and card games, create arts and crafts projects, read books and engage in sports. Teach teamwork, sharing and manners. Establish positive relationships with families which continue outside the daycare facility. Considered by parents to be responsible, patient and kind while maintaining a fun and positive attitude. Provide childcare services for infants and children while parents work out at the gym. Interact with children playing board and card games, create arts and crafts projects, read books and engage in sports. Teach teamwork, sharing and manners. Establish positive relationships with families which continue outside the daycare facility. Considered by parents to be responsible, patient and kind while maintaining a fun and positive attitude.



Stony Brook Gardens

• Pennington, New Jersey, United States

• Office Assistant

  • May 2010 - Feb 2011

  Utilize organizational skills to maintain files, magazines and documents. Monitor and track employee hours, cash flow and purchase orders (POs). Create MS Word and Excel documents to expedite handling of this information. Learned computer system, Triad, to create and complete POs, print price tags, run reports, manage inventory, edit and to create SKU’s and UPC’s. Responsible for entering customer loyalty forms in MyMail program. Perform seasonal inventory. Learned plant codes and genus names,… Show more Utilize organizational skills to maintain files, magazines and documents. Monitor and track employee hours, cash flow and purchase orders (POs). Create MS Word and Excel documents to expedite handling of this information. Learned computer system, Triad, to create and complete POs, print price tags, run reports, manage inventory, edit and to create SKU’s and UPC’s. Responsible for entering customer loyalty forms in MyMail program. Perform seasonal inventory. Learned plant codes and genus names, identify hard goods and perform cashier and watering duties. Assist landscape office with invoices and proposals. Use social and communication skills to assist customers in store or on phone. Provide advice for customers planting gardens using knowledge of plants, color and design. Show less Utilize organizational skills to maintain files, magazines and documents. Monitor and track employee hours, cash flow and purchase orders (POs). Create MS Word and Excel documents to expedite handling of this information. Learned computer system, Triad, to create and complete POs, print price tags, run reports, manage inventory, edit and to create SKU’s and UPC’s. Responsible for entering customer loyalty forms in MyMail program. Perform seasonal inventory. Learned plant codes and genus names,… Show more Utilize organizational skills to maintain files, magazines and documents. Monitor and track employee hours, cash flow and purchase orders (POs). Create MS Word and Excel documents to expedite handling of this information. Learned computer system, Triad, to create and complete POs, print price tags, run reports, manage inventory, edit and to create SKU’s and UPC’s. Responsible for entering customer loyalty forms in MyMail program. Perform seasonal inventory. Learned plant codes and genus names, identify hard goods and perform cashier and watering duties. Assist landscape office with invoices and proposals. Use social and communication skills to assist customers in store or on phone. Provide advice for customers planting gardens using knowledge of plants, color and design. Show less



Zanya Spa & Salon

• Lambertville, New Jersey, United States

• Spa Coordinator

  • Feb 2010 - May 2010



Rapid Response Institute

• West Long Branch, New Jersey, United States

• Researcher, Communications Assistant

  • Sep 2006 - May 2009

  Worked closely with Homeland Security, Ft. Monmouth, Ft. Dix, local and state police, rescue and fire departments, and FEMA. Worked with CERMUSA and Monmouth County OEM on survey for First Responders based on an exercise training tool. Aided with photography, mapping room layouts and documentation on Floorview project. Created Common Alert Protocol (CAP) messages for various scenarios in a training program for crisis events. Assisted in redevelopment of Army trailer for use in natural… Show more Worked closely with Homeland Security, Ft. Monmouth, Ft. Dix, local and state police, rescue and fire departments, and FEMA. Worked with CERMUSA and Monmouth County OEM on survey for First Responders based on an exercise training tool. Aided with photography, mapping room layouts and documentation on Floorview project. Created Common Alert Protocol (CAP) messages for various scenarios in a training program for crisis events. Assisted in redevelopment of Army trailer for use in natural disasters. Helped develop new technology for government safety, security, and military use. Used confidential systems and programs. Corresponded with many board, community and government members during meetings. Show less Worked closely with Homeland Security, Ft. Monmouth, Ft. Dix, local and state police, rescue and fire departments, and FEMA. Worked with CERMUSA and Monmouth County OEM on survey for First Responders based on an exercise training tool. Aided with photography, mapping room layouts and documentation on Floorview project. Created Common Alert Protocol (CAP) messages for various scenarios in a training program for crisis events. Assisted in redevelopment of Army trailer for use in natural… Show more Worked closely with Homeland Security, Ft. Monmouth, Ft. Dix, local and state police, rescue and fire departments, and FEMA. Worked with CERMUSA and Monmouth County OEM on survey for First Responders based on an exercise training tool. Aided with photography, mapping room layouts and documentation on Floorview project. Created Common Alert Protocol (CAP) messages for various scenarios in a training program for crisis events. Assisted in redevelopment of Army trailer for use in natural disasters. Helped develop new technology for government safety, security, and military use. Used confidential systems and programs. Corresponded with many board, community and government members during meetings. Show less



FEMA

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• "Citizen Corps Liaison" - Region II

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Worked with All Hazards unit and Director of Region II. As Citizen Corps liaison, was responsible for conducting research, creation and relaying of PowerPoint presentation on Citizen Corps to supervisors. Began work on Higher Education information. Attended meetings, conferences and forums on the East coast and Oklahoma. Worked with confidential information, materials, systems, programs and communications. Corresponded with various local, community and government agencies on the East coast… Show more Worked with All Hazards unit and Director of Region II. As Citizen Corps liaison, was responsible for conducting research, creation and relaying of PowerPoint presentation on Citizen Corps to supervisors. Began work on Higher Education information. Attended meetings, conferences and forums on the East coast and Oklahoma. Worked with confidential information, materials, systems, programs and communications. Corresponded with various local, community and government agencies on the East coast, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Show less Worked with All Hazards unit and Director of Region II. As Citizen Corps liaison, was responsible for conducting research, creation and relaying of PowerPoint presentation on Citizen Corps to supervisors. Began work on Higher Education information. Attended meetings, conferences and forums on the East coast and Oklahoma. Worked with confidential information, materials, systems, programs and communications. Corresponded with various local, community and government agencies on the East coast… Show more Worked with All Hazards unit and Director of Region II. As Citizen Corps liaison, was responsible for conducting research, creation and relaying of PowerPoint presentation on Citizen Corps to supervisors. Began work on Higher Education information. Attended meetings, conferences and forums on the East coast and Oklahoma. Worked with confidential information, materials, systems, programs and communications. Corresponded with various local, community and government agencies on the East coast, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Show less



Litholink / Laboratory Corporation of America

• Executive Offices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Reference Test Clerk

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006