John Watson, PhD, CMPP
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Svetlana Tertyshnikova, Ph.D.
John has a broad-based drug discovery knowledge spanning from preclinical research to early clinical lead optimization to FIH regulatory submissions. While on a job rotation in the Global Regulatory Documentation group, John provided support in authoring regulatory documentation for IND dossiers, including those done in collaboration with external stakeholders. John is intelligent, dependable, focused and organized; he demonstrated an ability to work both independently as well as with a multi-functional team. Most importantly, his solid scientific background and industry knowledge allowed John to seamlessly fit into the new group environment and instantly make a significant contribution. John would make a valuable asset to any organization that pursues the discovery and development of new drugs. I would welcome an opportunity to work with John again in the future.
Andy Alt
I worked with John for 8 years in Lead Discovery at BMS. John is an excellent scientist. He is among the most well-read and up-to-date on the relevant scientific literature of any scientists that I know. He not only has a deep understanding of GPCRs (I was struck by this the first time that I met him), but also a surprisingly broad knowledge around other target classes as well — kinases, ion channels, protein-protein interactions, RTKs, etc. John is also an excellent writer and is able to communicate his knowledge clearly and effectively. It has been my pleasure to co-author several publications with him. Strategically, John is adept at proactively identifying and effectively communicating potential pitfalls, providing multiple alternative options and providing very honest and realistic assessments of the potential advantages and disadvantages of any particular approach. He has a witty and insightful personality and is a pleasure to work with.
Svetlana Tertyshnikova, Ph.D.
John has a broad-based drug discovery knowledge spanning from preclinical research to early clinical lead optimization to FIH regulatory submissions. While on a job rotation in the Global Regulatory Documentation group, John provided support in authoring regulatory documentation for IND dossiers, including those done in collaboration with external stakeholders. John is intelligent, dependable, focused and organized; he demonstrated an ability to work both independently as well as with a multi-functional team. Most importantly, his solid scientific background and industry knowledge allowed John to seamlessly fit into the new group environment and instantly make a significant contribution. John would make a valuable asset to any organization that pursues the discovery and development of new drugs. I would welcome an opportunity to work with John again in the future.
Andy Alt
I worked with John for 8 years in Lead Discovery at BMS. John is an excellent scientist. He is among the most well-read and up-to-date on the relevant scientific literature of any scientists that I know. He not only has a deep understanding of GPCRs (I was struck by this the first time that I met him), but also a surprisingly broad knowledge around other target classes as well — kinases, ion channels, protein-protein interactions, RTKs, etc. John is also an excellent writer and is able to communicate his knowledge clearly and effectively. It has been my pleasure to co-author several publications with him. Strategically, John is adept at proactively identifying and effectively communicating potential pitfalls, providing multiple alternative options and providing very honest and realistic assessments of the potential advantages and disadvantages of any particular approach. He has a witty and insightful personality and is a pleasure to work with.
Svetlana Tertyshnikova, Ph.D.
John has a broad-based drug discovery knowledge spanning from preclinical research to early clinical lead optimization to FIH regulatory submissions. While on a job rotation in the Global Regulatory Documentation group, John provided support in authoring regulatory documentation for IND dossiers, including those done in collaboration with external stakeholders. John is intelligent, dependable, focused and organized; he demonstrated an ability to work both independently as well as with a multi-functional team. Most importantly, his solid scientific background and industry knowledge allowed John to seamlessly fit into the new group environment and instantly make a significant contribution. John would make a valuable asset to any organization that pursues the discovery and development of new drugs. I would welcome an opportunity to work with John again in the future.
Andy Alt
I worked with John for 8 years in Lead Discovery at BMS. John is an excellent scientist. He is among the most well-read and up-to-date on the relevant scientific literature of any scientists that I know. He not only has a deep understanding of GPCRs (I was struck by this the first time that I met him), but also a surprisingly broad knowledge around other target classes as well — kinases, ion channels, protein-protein interactions, RTKs, etc. John is also an excellent writer and is able to communicate his knowledge clearly and effectively. It has been my pleasure to co-author several publications with him. Strategically, John is adept at proactively identifying and effectively communicating potential pitfalls, providing multiple alternative options and providing very honest and realistic assessments of the potential advantages and disadvantages of any particular approach. He has a witty and insightful personality and is a pleasure to work with.
Svetlana Tertyshnikova, Ph.D.
John has a broad-based drug discovery knowledge spanning from preclinical research to early clinical lead optimization to FIH regulatory submissions. While on a job rotation in the Global Regulatory Documentation group, John provided support in authoring regulatory documentation for IND dossiers, including those done in collaboration with external stakeholders. John is intelligent, dependable, focused and organized; he demonstrated an ability to work both independently as well as with a multi-functional team. Most importantly, his solid scientific background and industry knowledge allowed John to seamlessly fit into the new group environment and instantly make a significant contribution. John would make a valuable asset to any organization that pursues the discovery and development of new drugs. I would welcome an opportunity to work with John again in the future.
Andy Alt
I worked with John for 8 years in Lead Discovery at BMS. John is an excellent scientist. He is among the most well-read and up-to-date on the relevant scientific literature of any scientists that I know. He not only has a deep understanding of GPCRs (I was struck by this the first time that I met him), but also a surprisingly broad knowledge around other target classes as well — kinases, ion channels, protein-protein interactions, RTKs, etc. John is also an excellent writer and is able to communicate his knowledge clearly and effectively. It has been my pleasure to co-author several publications with him. Strategically, John is adept at proactively identifying and effectively communicating potential pitfalls, providing multiple alternative options and providing very honest and realistic assessments of the potential advantages and disadvantages of any particular approach. He has a witty and insightful personality and is a pleasure to work with.
Credentials
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Coursera Mentor
Coursera Course CertificatesFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Coursera Mentor Community and Training Course
CourseraDec, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics
CourseraSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Medical Publication Professional™
ISMPP (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals)Oct, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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MedVal Scientific Information Services, LLC
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Medical Writer
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Dec 2022 - Present
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Ashfield, part of UDG Healthcare (now Inizio)
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United Kingdom
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Medical Writer
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Apr 2019 - Present
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Ashfield MedComms, an Inizio Company
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United Kingdom
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Principal Medical Writer at Ashfield MedComms, an Inizio Company
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Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
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Senior Medical Writer
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Feb 2019 - Jul 2022
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Ashfield, part of UDG Healthcare (now Inizio)
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United Kingdom
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Medical Writer
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Feb 2018 - Feb 2019
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Bristol Myers Squibb
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Research Investigator II
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Mar 2003 - Sep 2017
• Wrote and formatted nonclinical pharmacology drug discovery reports, including figures and tables, to support submission-ready regulatory agency IND filings. • Managed all aspects of organization, execution, and analysis of complex high throughput screening projects. Developed, trained, and mentored new hires and summer interns. Made significant contributions to multiple Departmental operations, including small molecule Lead Discovery, Lead Optimization/SAR, and liability profiling. • Managed long-term external research alliance for early phase programs. Negotiated early project termination agreement resulting in ~$100K savings. • Coordinated internal scientific interest group for G protein-coupled receptors. Organized quarterly meetings, obtained funding for external seminar speakers, and curated website. Show less
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Bristol Myers Squibb
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Research Investigator
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Jan 1999 - Mar 2001
• Oversaw all aspects of small molecule screening for large-scale exploratory (orphan) receptor project, including target assay design, validation and high throughput screening. Analyzed and presented results at internal and external meetings. Co-authored review article summarizing best practices and lessons learned. • Introduced new technology for second messenger screening resulting in improved assay quality, hit finding and cost savings. • Pioneered use of cryopreserved cells for high-throughput screening; presented results at Biomolecular Screening Society annual meeting. Show less
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Caltech
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Postdoctoral Fellow
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1991 - 1995
Molecular cloning and functional characterization of G protein subunits Molecular cloning and functional characterization of G protein subunits
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Education
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UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
PhD, Public Health -
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
Master of Science - MS, Public Health