Megan Mears AuD, MS
Healthcare strategy, writing and editing
Contact
Brighton, CO 80603
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Objective
To join a team of passionate healthcare researchers and writers who are driving positive change around the world. I am looking for an opportunity where I can apply my 10+ years of medical experience, strategic planning, and communication expertise.
Education
Doctorate
Audiology
University of Texas at Dallas
Master of Science
Communication Science
Baylor University
Bachelor of Arts
Communication Science
Baylor University
Experience
2015 - Present
Project Manager • Cochlear Americas
2012-2015
Clinical Audiologist • Owens Ear Center
2007-2015
Speech-Language Pathologist • various hospital settings
• 2020 Designed and executed multicenter clinical trial that lowered the FDA approved age of cochlear implantation for the first time in 20 years
• 2017 Delivered the first FDA approval for Telehealth programming of cochlear implants
• 2015 Established a content review board to edit all company marketing material for precision and accuracy
Key Skills
Project Management
Strategy
Medical Writing
Editing
Team leadership
Communication
• Publications, interviews, presentations (linked content on LinkedIn profile or copies available upon request)
• Engagement of industry KOLs through focus groups and research collaboration
• Summarization of research for company blog and newsletter Leadership
• 2018-2021 Developed the company strategy and content for premier industry conference symposia
• 2018 Directed the first Pediatric Summit for Hearing Professionals
• 2017-2021 Managed the cross-functional pediatric strategic initiative team
• 2017 Led a team of 63 clinicians in a pivotal research trial (budget $2 million)
• 2015-2021 Coached and developed junior content writers and clinical research associates References available upon request