Opfikon, Zurich, Switzerland
Global Medical Education Manager with extensive experience translating complex scientific concepts into accessible, high-impact narratives for diverse audiences. Skilled in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies, visual storytelling, and dissemination plans that elevate organizational visibility and strengthen stakeholder relationships. Highly adept at transforming cutting-edge research into compelling publications, presentations, short films, infographics, and other media tailored to both expert and lay audiences. Demonstrated track record in stakeholder engagement, securing strategic partnerships, and managing external communications across social media and scientific channels. Experienced in guiding cross-functional teams—including scientific, technical, and creative partners—to deliver timely, accurate, and engaging content that enhances understanding of advanced scientific innovations.
Led the integration of Medical Affairs into the global omnichannel and digital ecosystem, enabling seamless, compliant scientific engagement across therapeutic areas. • Conceived and delivered integrated scientific and medical digital communication platforms and campaigns, – defining strategy for scientifically accurate content creation, review, and governance – shaping website and microsite architecture – coordinating SEO and SEM strategies to drive visibility and performance – serving as the single point of accountability for budgets, compliance, and collaboration across internal medical, legal, and compliance teams, as well as external agencies and KOLs • Directed end-to-end scientific and digital campaign execution, from strategic framework and core messaging to tagline and visual asset development, overseeing activation across programmatic and social media channels to ensure compliant, cohesive storytelling and impactful delivery. • Advanced the HCP omnichannel experience by evolving the web strategy from a unified platform template to a more seamless, customer-centric digital journey tailored to healthcare professional needs. • Provided strategic expertise and operational support for both company-driven and independent Medical Education (MedEd) and Medical Communications (MedCom) initiatives. • Led the Congress Excellence project to elevate engagement at flagship congresses, co-leading and coordinating MedEd and MedCom activities across functions. • Ensured an up-to-date governance framework for Medical Education and Medical Communications by updating existing procedures (PRCs) and drafting new Medical PRCs to support compliance and operational excellence.
Served as manager of ESCMID’s scientific activities, acting as key liaison for communications and collaborations with industry, policymakers, health agencies, and affiliated societies to drive aligned, high-impact initiatives. • Supported the Scientific Affairs Officer and the Scientific Affairs Subcommittee, contributing to strategic planning, coordination, and execution of scientific priorities. • Conceived and implemented the ESCMID CAREer Grant program, defining guidelines, application and peer review processes, developing promotional materials, and monitoring progress, compliance, and dissemination of outcomes. • Managed Research Grants and Awards, overseeing application, review, selection, and compliance processes, and facilitating grant agreements, fund disbursement, and progress monitoring • Led the development and management of the industry-sponsored programme for ECCMID, ESCMID’s flagship international congress: - Coordinated session proposal collection, review, evaluation, and selection - Contributed to the development of a balanced scientific programme, including session scheduling - Managed communications with industry sponsors to ensure alignment and compliance • Supported the Executive Committee in developing strategic alliances by liaising with partner organizations, organizing joint meetings, coordinating the signing of memoranda of understanding, and facilitating reciprocal congress participation. • Created, updated, and maintained internal SOPs to support consistent, compliant operations across scientific and educational activities. • Supervised and mentored interns, supporting their professional development while ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Leader as well as team member of various international research collaborations in life science projects. • Consultant and troubleshooter for technical, scientific, and procedural questions on all project levels. • Training, mentoring, and coaching of team members from bachelor students to postdoctoral scientists.