Medical writer
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae
Joanne M Faysal
Apt 3508
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Email: *******@*******.***
OVERVIEW
Consummate learner and talented writer with more than 9 years of experience developing content and grants for medical education programs
Focused team player who strives to deliver high quality work in a timely, consistent manner
Avid multi-tasker who is agile in reprioritizing projects and changing focus as the need arises
Excellent troubleshooter who takes the initiative to correct problems as they arise
EMPLOYMENT
2016-current
Independent Medical Content and Grant Writer
Research develop engaging CME programs for clinicians in the oncology and rheumatology space
Provide fact-checking and editing for CME content
Collaborate with KOLs to determine the most appropriate content for individual programs
Develop pre- and post-test outcomes questions as well as rationales for correct and incorrect answers
Research CME funding opportunities and develop grants for pharmaceutical sponsors
Create CME outcomes reports for presentation to program sponsors
2015-2016
Medscape Education
Scientific Director
Research and develop CME programs specific for lung cancer and hematologic malignancies
Review and edit CME grants for pharmaceutical submission
Collaborate with KOLs to develop CME program content and guide future grant submissions
Direct video and audio recordings related to the development of CME programs
Conduct extensive reviews of recent clinical data and publications to remain abreast of emerging advancements in the field of oncology
Manage CME programs from LOA through post-production including slide deck development, editing of audio and video recordings, development of outcomes questions, editing of recording transcripts, and post-production quality assurance
Manage multiple programs simultaneously while ensuring on time delivery and scientific accuracy
Complete fact checking and copy edit of submitted content from expert faculty
Develop patient education resources related to lung cancer
2014-2015
Avant Healthcare Marketing
Medical Writer
Research and develop peer-to-peer promotional medical educational programs for health care professionals in oncology
Develop content for global clients based on desired core message elements in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and oncology
Collaborate with clients within the pharmaceutical industry to develop content, agendas, and summaries for key opinion leader advisory boards and national symposia
Partner with colleagues from internal teams to design and develop innovative products to help diversify and generate new sources of revenue
Work within cross-functional teams in the planning and development of strategies to implement successful deliverables for clients
2013-2014
Clinical Care Options (CCO)/inPractice
Associate Managing Editor in Oncology
Collaborate with expert physicians for the development of point-of-care CME programs for both physicians and nurses across the full range on oncology topics
Work in collaboration with the Editorial Director and KOLs to manage the development, editing, and publication process for 66 oncology-related chapters for an online resource
Develop needs assessment and literature reviews for grant submissions to pharmaceutical entities
Research and summarize recent clinical evidence in oncology
Conduct extensive searches of scientific conference abstracts and published articles via Pubmed
Remain abreast of updates to clinical practice guidelines (eg, NCCN) and release of practice-changing scientific evidence to direct urgent updates of content
Leverage and maintain relationships with recognized KOLs within the medical and healthcare arena
Develop promotional copy to increase user engagement and for use at marketing booths at major scientific conferences
Attend and develop CME content based on findings presented at major scientific conferences including ASCO 2014
Provide support to the marketing team at major scientific conferences and work with the sales team to demonstrate the product to potential customers
Manage freelance writers and peer reviewers to ensure comprehensive content development and adherence to timetables
Utilize Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
Reduce project costs through strategic use of freelancers and improved work productivity
Complete >90% of deliverables on time or prior to deadlines
2008-2013 PRIME Education Inc
2011-2013 Scientific Grant Writer/Medical Writer II
Collaborate with the President and Director of Scientific Affairs in the planning and developing program designs and agendas for grant applications for pharmaceutical and government entities
>50% grant approval including a $3 million government grant from the Agency of Health Research and Quality
Develop needs assessments, learning objectives, and educational design for live, online, video, and manuscript-based CME programs
Collaborate and maintain ongoing professional relationships with KOLs in medical and scientific communities
Investigate current and emerging trends related to drug development within the pharmaceutical industry
Analyze and summarize clinical data from peer-reviewed journals and scientific meeting abstracts for the development of literature reviews
Independently research and develop CME programs for health care professionals including slide decks, monographs, peer-reviewed manuscripts, case studies, and video scripts
Partner with the Director of Scientific Education & Outcomes to develop pre- and post-program surveys that meet ACCME requirements and provide data for future needs assessments
2008-2011 Medical writer/editor
Independently research and develop CME programs for health care professionals on a variety of health care and medical topics including, but not limited to, oncology, rheumatology, dermatology, psychiatry, and infectious disease
Collaborate with medical writers and medical directors to deliver high quality medical education that filled educational gaps among healthcare professionals
Managed multiple projects simultaneously while reorganizing priorities to ensure project completion within tight deadline schedules
Complete >90% of deliverable within deadline requirements
Extensive experience with PowerPoint, Word, and scientific search engines such as PubMed
Develop PowerPoint presentations, peer-reviewed journal manuscripts, physician newsletters, and medical pocket guides for physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and nurses
EDUCATION
2008 MS in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
Keith A. Webster, Ph.D.
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
Thesis: Investigation of the effects of hypoxia with concomitant acidosis on prostate cancer cell survival
Graduated with 3.98 GPA
2006 AACR Pathobiology of Cancer course
Snowmass, CO
Training in microscopic morphological changes associated with multiple malignancies
1999-2000 Certificate Program for Medical Laboratory Technologist
Florida International University, Miami, FL
Concentration in Clinical Chemistry
1991-1994 BS in Biology
Suffolk University, Boston, MA
College of Arts and Sciences
Minor in Psychology
1992 Emergency Medical Technician Training
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
1989-1991 Coursework towards B.S. in Biology
University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA
College of Arts and Sciences
CERTIFICATIONS
2001 – present ASCP Medical Laboratory Technologist
Chemistry
1992 State of Massachusetts Department of Health
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-MAST)
PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2006-2008 Research Associate
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
Supervisor: Mentor: Keith A. Webster, Ph.D.
Research project: The role of hypoxia and acidosis on cell death in prostate cancer
2002-2006 Research Associate
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
Supervisor: Dr. Kerry L. Burnstein
Research project: Investigation of the underlying mechanisms
associated with the progression of prostate cancer to an aggressive, androgen independent form of the disease
2001-2002 Research Associate and Laboratory Manager
University of Miami School of Medicine
Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
Supervisor: Dr. Nanette Bishopric
Research project: Investigation on the underlying molecular deregulation associated with cardiac hypertrophy.
2000-2001 Volunteer
University of Miami School of Medicine
Cardiovascular Genetics Laboratory
Supervisor: Dr. Nanette Bishopric
Project: Establishment and optimization of testing conditions in order to study and detect Long QT syndrome.
MEMBERSHIPS/PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
2011-Present American Medical Writers Association
2005-2008 New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS)
2005-2008 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
2001-2003 American Association of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
1. Bennett WL, Balfe LM, Faysal JM. AHRQ's comparative effectiveness research on oral medications for type 2 diabetes: a summary of the key findings. J Manag Care Pharm. 2012;18(1 Suppl A):1-22.
2. Fishbain D, Johnson S, Webster L, Greene L, Faysal J. Review of regulatory programs and new opioid technologies in chronic pain management: balancing the risk of medication abuse with medical need. J Manag Care Pharm. 2010;16(4):276-87.
3. Lyons LS, Rao S, Balkan W, Faysal J, Maiorino CA, Burnstein KL.
Ligand-independent activation of androgen receptors by Rho GTPase
signaling in prostate cancer. Molecular Endocrinology. 2008;22(3):597-608.
4. Knight-Krajewski S, Welsh CF, Liu Y, Lyons LS, Faysal JM, Yang ES,
Burnstein KL. Deregulation of the Rho GTPase, Rac1, suppresses cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p21 (CIP1) levels in androgen-independent
human prostate cancer cells. Oncogene. 2004;23(32):5513-5522.
PRESENTED ABSTRACTS
2006 The role of Rac1, a Rho GTPase, in prostate cancer progression.
Joanne M. Faysal, Wayne Balkan, Carol Maiorino, Leah Lyons and
Kerry L. Burnstein. AACR Pathobiology of Cancer course, Snowmass, CO
2006 Proton pump inhibition induces BNIP3-dependent hypoxic cell death.
Regina Graham, John W. Thompson, Joanne M. Faysal and Keith A.
Webster. University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center annual retreat,
Duck Key, FL
2006 Cardiac myocyte p300 levels regulate myocardial angiogenesis.
Monica Pessanha, Jian Qin Wei, Lina Shehadeh, Joanne Faysal,
Keith A. Webster and Nanette H. Bishopric. Miami Nature Biotechnology
Winter Symposium, Miami, FL
2005 Rho GTPases and prostate cancer progression.
Faysal J.M., Knight-Krajewski, S., Welsh, C., Balkan, W. and Burnstein,
K.L. Miami Nature Biotechnology Winter Symposium, Miami, FL
2004 The role of Rac1 in prostate cancer progression.
Joanne M. Faysal, Selena Knight-Krajewski and Kerry L. Burnstein.
University of Miami 8th Annual Research and Creativity Forum, Coral Gables, FL
2004 Role of Rac1 GTPase hyperactivity in suppressing p21/Cip1 levels and stimulating prostate cancer cell proliferation and tumor formation.
Joanne M. Faysal, Selena Knight-Krajewski, Carol A. Maiorino, Wayne
Balkan, Catherine F. Welsh and Kerry L. Burnstein. AACR 95th Annual
Meeting, Orlando, FL
2003 Transcription coactivator p300 is a critical regulator of cardiac hypertrophy. Jian Qin Wei, Tatiana Slepak, Monica Pessanha,
Joanne Faysal, Peter Andreka, Keith A. Webster and Nanette H. Bishopric. Miami Nature Biotechnology Winter Symposium, Miami, FL
2002 Adenovirus target protein p300 mediates cardiomyopathy and heart failure. Jian Qin Wei, Monica Pessanha, Joanne Faysal, Keith Atkinson Webster, Nanette H. Bishopric. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions
2002 Targeted and regulated therapeutic angiogenesis for the treatment of
critical limb and myocardial ischemia. Daryl J. Discher, Lori Kubasiak,
Donna Peppers, Christopher Doughetry, Bernard J. Wasserlauf, Howard Prentice, Regina Graham, Joanne Faysal, Claudia Garcia, Huifang Li,
Nanette H.Bishopric and Keith A. Webster. Asia Pacific Scientific Forum
and the 42nd Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.
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