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Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Posted:
July 10, 2018

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Curriculum Vitae

Joanne M Faysal

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Apt 3508

Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301

954-***-****

Email: ac57td@r.postjobfree.com

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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