Jessica Taylor
Experienced Community Engagement
Specialist with a background in Life
Sciences and Project Management
A seasoned Community Engagement Specialist with a
strong background in Life Sciences and Project
Management. Skilled in managing projects, writing
proposals, and building relationships. Looking to
leverage my skills and experience to contribute to community engagement initiatives at Old York Road. ad1brz@r.postjobfree.com
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Work Experience
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, NORTH AMERICA
MAC Clinical Research
December 2021 - May 2023
- Established and increased MAC's US presence as the sole US employee, through strategic networking and conference attendance. - Successfully secured a study award for MAC through effective relationship building. - Demonstrated strong community engagement skills by creating connections across the US. Senior Manager
Clinical research organization
January 2016 - December 2021
- Managed a core strategic proposal development team, delivering consistent content for proposals and responses to RFPs. - Worked remotely from PA, demonstrating strong self-management and communication skills. - Contributed to the success of a clinical research organization through effective team management and proposal development. Senior Proposal Manager
PPD
July 2016 - November 2021
- Developed and maintained content and graphics for proactive proposals and responses to requests for proposals
(RFPs) for a pharmaceutical contract research organization (CRO). - Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of proposal content. - Demonstrated strong project management skills in managing proposal development process.
Content and Proposal Developer
Bioclinica
January 2015 - December 2016 • Audubon
Clinical research organization ⢠Collaborated with internal and client project teams to research and write/edit all clinical pharmaceutical research study materials, including patient and physician letters and brochures, study websites, online pre-screeners, social media posts and ads, advertorials, email templates for patient communications, and other patient-, physician-, and study site-facing patient recruitment materials. ⢠Wrote/edited all patient-facing materials according to client, IRB, ethics committees, and other regulatory agencies' requirements. ⢠Researched and provided guidance on creative strategy and study branding, including creating study-specific style guides and creative briefs.
PROPOSAL and CONTENT DEVELOPER
Bioclinica Patient Recruitment
January 2015 - December 2016
-Created and maintained content for proposals and RFP responses for pharmaceutical clinical research study patient recruitment services. -Edited and revised all content for client presentations. -Created and maintained library of case studies, capabilities presentations, and study recruitment material templates. -Wrote and edited client materials, including patient - and physician-facing websites, study brochures, letter templates, study site reference guides, pre- screeners.
SENIOR PROPOSAL and COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
AmeriHealth Administrators, Inc.
September 2011 - December 2015
-Edited and revised all proposal content for logic, flow, usage/language, grammar, clarity. -Edited RFPs, SME-provided content, marketing articles, case studies, and advertising materials, delivering consistent content accuracy and quality. -Managed content database, including writing new content, editing all content for clarity and integrity, and all database maintenance. -Wrote and edited member-facing communications materials, including flyers, brochures, letters (bulk mail and individual), insurance plan handbooks, etc. -Edited all marketing materials in Spanish for grammar, usage, punctuation, and translation accuracy. -Lead diverse project teams of SMEs, sales personnel, underwriters, graphic artists, and other contributors to deliver high-quality proposal content, RFP responses, and client presentations on tight deadlines.
Senior Proposal Coordinator
AmeriHealth Administrators
January 2011 - December 2015 • Horsham
Third-party health benefits administrator ⢠Senior-level proposal coordinator and proposal content manager in marketing for third-party health and wellness benefits administrator. ⢠Wrote and edited marketing communication materials in both Spanish and English. ⢠Lead diverse project teams of SMEs, sales personnel, underwriters, graphic artists, and other contributors to deliver high-quality proposal content, RFP responses, and client presentations on tight deadlines. ⢠Performed all aspects of proposal content development and database management using Qvidian proposal development software. ⢠Conducted RFP analysis to identify client requirements and align content with customer needs. ⢠Administered internal content review process with SMEs, ensuring content accuracy. ⢠Streamlined proposal process, resulting in greater consistency of style and content. ⢠Initiated timely communication with employees and executive staff to ensure implementation of current format, content, and submission guidelines on all documents.
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
Catapult Learning, Inc.
January 2007 - December 2011
Freelance Writer/Editor/Spanish Teacher/Tutor
AmeriHealth Administrators
January 2001 - December 2011 • Horsham
⢠Edited wide variety of materials including RFPs, SME-provided content, marketing articles, press releases, newsletters, case studies, pharmaceutical monographs; medical textbooks, and advertising materials, delivering consistent content accuracy and quality. ⢠Served as bilingual editor for multiple companies and publishers, editing content for projects including Spanish language course curricula and promotional materials, monthly Spanish sales newsletter; Spanish and English versions of 401 k educational web site and accompanying promotional materials, and Spanish textbooks. ⢠Wrote and edited proposals and case studies for e-commerce division of a national telecommunications company. ⢠Designed volunteer newsletter, effectively increasing organization-wide communications. ⢠Developed new corporate writing style and usage guide, resulting in increased client satisfaction and a positive company image. ⢠Researched and wrote articles for Weaver's Way Cooperative's The Shuttle newsletter, Germantown Friends School's Alumni Bulletin, and Philadelphia's City Paper. WRITER/EDITOR
Catapult Learning, Inc.
January 1992 - December 2011
PROPOSAL MANAGER
Catapult Learning, Inc.
January 2006 - December 2007
EDITOR/WEBMASTER
Germantown Jewish Centre
January 2004 - December 2005
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WRITER
Qwest Communications
January 2000 - December 2001
Senior Project Manager and Writer/Editor
Strategic Management Group
January 1994 - December 2000 • Philadelphia
Corporate training development/provision ⢠Wrote storyline/text and managed projects for development of computer- based training programs for a variety of industries/job functions, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals/drug development process, customer service, project management, retail sales, manufacturing, etc. SENIOR WRITER/EDITOR
Strategic Management Group, Inc.
January 1994 - December 2000
Researched and wrote storyline for computer-based corporate training programs. OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
I.O.P. Publishing
January 1991 - December 1993
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
W.B. Saunders Company
January 1990 - December 1991
Education
Temple University
MASTERS, Counseling Psychology
May 1992 - August 1994 • Philadelphia, PA
- Completed a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology, gaining valuable skills in understanding and addressing the needs of diverse individuals and communities.
Penn State University
BACHELORS, Spanish
June 1986 - August 1990 • University Park, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish major, Individual & Family Studies minor Germantown Friends School
HIGH_SCHOOL, Diploma
June 1986 • Philadelphia, PA
- Earned a High School Diploma, providing a solid foundation for further education and career. Skills
Managed Projects Retail Sales Client Requirements Community Engagement Consistency Proposal Writing Cross-Functional Mentored New Team Members Customer Needs Creative Document Collaboration Clinical Trial Management Proposal Management Pharmaceutical Research RFP Content Management Software Stakeholder Management