Jean-Louis da Silva, PhD
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OBJECTIVE: Medical/Scientific director at a medical communication company for which my scientific background and my
15 years experience in the medical communication industry would be an asset for the company’s growth.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Fifteen years demonstrated experience in developing and implementing medical publications, slide presentations,
thought leader market research programs, ad-boards, symposium; with a proven experience in airway diseases (asthma,
allergic rhinitis, COPD); immunology; vaccines; nephrology; hematology; and CNS among others
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare issues, medical education industry and academia
• Developed slide kits, posters, brochures, reprint carriers, and publications (more than 100) in support of marketing
program for pharmaceutical companies. Developed scientific message platform for several products (eg, Spiriva®,
Gardasil®). Implemented the use of EndNote software for all publications and taught its use to editors and staff.
EXPERIENCE
2009-2014 Centron, New York, NY
Senior scientific director
• Ensured consistency and accuracy of medical messages and provided support across communication
channels either for the medical education department or the advertising agency side
• Developed educational and promotional material including slide kits, brochures, posters, video scripts for
website, and reprint carriers for various products in multiple therapeutic areas including:
o CNS (Ampyra ; SEROQUEL XR ); Women’s health (Osphena ); Antibiotics (Arestin ); COPD
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(Daliresp ; Tudorza®); Oncology (Nexavar ; Aloxi ); and Rheumatoid arthritis (Vimovo )
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• Developed and maintained relationships client marketing team, client medical affairs and regulatory team;
as well as with KOLs
• Answered day-to-day queries of medical/scientific nature and educated internal groups on disease,
treatment, new products and indications
• Attended internal planning, brand strategy and start-up meetings to offer medical/scientific input
• Presented to clients and potential clients, as needed
1999-2009 International Meetings and Science (IMSci), New York, NY; and Stamford, CT
Scientific supervisor (2004-2009)
Phase V Communication/International Meetings and Science (IMSci), New York, NY
Scientific associate (1999-2003)
• Developed slide kits, and publications (more than 100) in support of marketing program for pharmaceutical
companies: mechanisms of inflammation, treatment of asthma, allergic rhinitis (Singulair [montelukast]),
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Nasonex [mometasone]), and COPD (Spiriva [tiotropium]); and for various vaccines (HPV vaccine
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[Gardasil ], and meningococcal vaccines [Menveo® and Men B {Bexsero }])
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• Developed scientific message platform for Spiriva, Gardasil, and Menveo -MenB{Bexsero }
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• Experience in other areas: gastroesophogeal reflux disease (Aciphex [rabeprazole]), smoking cessation
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(Chantix [varenicline]), and overactive bladder (Sanctura [trospium chloride]).
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• Developed CME program on facial aesthetic procedures (Botox and various fillers)
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• Reported on international congresses; participated in ad-boards, thought leader market research programs,
prepared program content for roundtables and speakers training for several clients
• Implemented the use of EndNote software for all publications and taught this software to editors on staff
• Established standard for literature patrol to evaluate competitive market
1996-1998 New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
Research assistant professor
• Basic Science research; wrote grants
• Trained students, technicians, clinicians and managed laboratory daily work
1994-1997 The Rockefeller University, New York, NY
Research associate
• Basic science research; wrote grants
• Trained students, technicians, clinicians and managed laboratory daily work
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE: Research associate, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY; PhD
student/laboratory technician in molecular biology, University of Paris Broussais hospital, INSERM U.28, Paris, France;
laboratory technician in molecular biology, Broussais hospital, INSERM U.28, Paris, France; laboratory technician in
immunology and hematology, CHU Xavier Bichat, INSERM U.294, Paris, France; laboratory technician in immunology
and toxicology, Fernand Widal hospital, Paris, France; laboratory technician in immunolabelling, Baudeloque maternity
hospital, Paris, France
EDUCATION
PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology, University Paris VI, France
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o PhD received with top honors
Diploma in Molecular Biology, University Paris VII, France
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Certificate in General Immunology, University Paris VI, France
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M.S. in General Human Biology, University Paris VII, France
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GRANTS / AWARDS
Tinsley Harrison Award for publication of the year: da Silva J-L, et al. Tin mediated heme oxygenase gene
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activation and cytochrome P450 arachidonate hydroxylase inhibition in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Am. J.
Med. Sci., 1994, 307, pp. 173-181
American Heart Association Award (fellowship award for studies of heme oxygenase and cytochrome P450 in
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hypertensive rats)
Grants from the association for research against cancer (ARC) doctoral and postdoctoral grants
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Award from the Chancellerie of the University of Paris (Award Louis Forest-Siguret Mansuy Foundation for
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Medicine)
MILITARY (French army): responsible for the armory (gun maintenance and security)
OTHER:
• Proficient in: MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for both PC and Macintosh; internet searches; EndNote (taught
other in the companies how to use this software for bibliography)
• Bilingual: speak, read and write English and French fluently
• Nationality: French, Permanent Resident since 1993
• Symposium coordinator for multiple international symposia:
o 11th Symposium on Molecular Biology of Hematopoiesis, Bormio (Italy), June 25 to 29, 1998 (400
participants): kept track of the registrations, participated in the program preparation (abstract selection, brochure
preparation)
o 10th Symposium on Molecular Biology of Hematopoiesis, Hamburg (Germany), July 2 to 6, 1997 (600
participants): kept track of the registrations, and participated in the program preparation (abstract selection,
brochure preparation)
o ISEH 96, New York (USA), August 23 to 27, 1996 (1300 participants): kept track of the registrations,
participated in the program preparation (abstract selection, brochure preparation) and maintained the financial
accounting
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