Keswick, Ontario, Canada
Bilingual (EN/FR) PhD-trained Medical Affairs leader and healthcare strategist with 17 years of experience spanning academic research, medical communications agencies, and corporate pharma. My expertise lies at the intersection of complex science, data-driven strategy, and people-first leadership. I specialize in designing integrated medical frameworks that modernize scientific exchange, ensuring compliance while maximizing tangible HCP and patient value. Over my career, I have led national and global education and engagement initiatives for HCPs and supported key lifecycle moments including clinical trial awareness, early pre-launch preparation, stakeholder mapping, launches, data dissemination including congress strategy, and disease education across multiple therapeutic areas. My professional mission is focused on three core areas: • Omnichannel & Capabilities Innovation: Designing seamless digital ecosystems and evaluating emerging tools like AI to elevate insights synthesis and medical communication. • Empathetic Leadership: Cultivating high-performing, cross-functional partnerships by prioritizing agile way of working, psychological safety, and workplace wellness. • Mentorship & Advocacy: Actively dedicated to empowering women in STEM/Pharma and mentoring newcomers or early career professional navigating the healthcare sector to build meaningful careers. --- Core Strengths: Omnichannel Medical Strategy • Medical Excellence • Pre- & Post-Launch Strategy • Cross-Functional Team Building • Digital Capabilities Optimization • Mentorship & Talent Development • Empathetic Leadership --- 🌱Outside of work: You can usually find me giving back and learning through volunteering, exploring creative hands-on projects like crochet and painting, taking pictures, or tending to my indoor and outdoor gardens. I believe that maintaining a vibrant personal life and a strong connection to community keeps my leadership grounded, empathetic, and energized. --- *The views expressed here are my own and do not represent those of my employer.*
Participated in the planning, development, and prioritized execution of 20+ strategically aligned, tailored, compliant, and innovative educational solutions (1000+ events) across Canada, supporting over 15K Canadian HCPs (endocrinologists, GP, nurses, pharmacists) toward practice change and optimal patient care (Through February 2024) Key accomplishments included: ✅ Analyzed insights from advisory boards, market research, and HCP interactions to identify unmet medical and audience learning needs, driving approximately 75% of HCPs to alter their clinical practices ✅ Coordinated medical education budgets for 5 prioritized products, ensuring 90% adherence to planned allocations via rigorous monthly tracking ✅ Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and collaboration by cultivating effective relationships with diverse external stakeholders and team members; Winner of the “Cross-functional Hero” award from Quebec Est district contest ✅ Streamlined communication with 90+ sales reps and increased productivity by 25% through the creation of best practice guidance, tools, and resources, alongside leading bi-weekly meetings with "CME champions" ✅ Produced quarterly reports highlighting the value of implemented strategies, including KPIs, outcomes, and customer satisfaction metrics; led to the identification and implementation of improved processes Solutions included: symposia, grants, sponsorships, as well as accredited (CFPC, FMOQ, OPQ, Royal College) and non-accredited (OLA) programs 📖 Therapeutic areas: diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease (including GLP-1RA, SGLT2i, insulins and glucagon)
Participated in the writing, illustration, and/or translation of 12 manuscripts, slide decks (medical in-service, webinars, OLAs), discussion guides and meeting reports for virtual advisory boards, and PAAB-reviewed patient brochures. Some of the key accomplishments include: ✅ Utilized meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational, communication, and active listening skills to collaborate effectively with team members and pharmaceutical clients. Achieved a 90% on-time delivery rate within budgets, adhering to industry standards ✅ Synthesized and communicated unmet needs of specialty KOLs and emerging leaders (respirology, ENT, allergy, dermatology), informing tailored brand tactical plans and medical education strategies aligned with HCP preferences and business goals ✅ Presented informative sessions on PowerPoint utilization, prompting three colleagues to seek further support 📖 Therapeutic areas: inflammation (dermatology, respiratory diseases) and oncology