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Medical communications specialist with a high science background
Nneka Irechukwu
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Enfield, United Kingdom
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I'm offering
High science, creative medical communications specialist.
I can bring your brand to life through intelligent communications that convey complex scientific ideas in an engaging way.
I can bring your brand to life through intelligent communications that convey complex scientific ideas in an engaging way.
Markets
United States
(Remote
only)
United Kingdom
(Remote
only)
Norway
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only)
Sweden
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only)
Industries
Language
English
Fluently
French
Good
Italian
Good
Available
My experience
2017 - ?
job
Independent Senior Medical Copywriter/Medical Communications Specialist and strategist
NII Comms LTD.
Copywriter
2017 - 2017
job
Science Communications Senior Manager
AstraZeneca.
• Led on the creation of compelling scientific communications for use by the EVP and the leadership team to showcase the pipeline progress of early clinical development within the business unit
• Drove a communications plan incorporating the publications planning and identified opportunities for the creation of timely communication pieces
• Acted as a conduit of information for all therapy areas by building and maintaining successful relationships with the wider business to provide timely and accurate clinical updates to the senior executive team and the EVP
• Successfully implemented collaborative working with various senior stakeholders across the IMED Biotech Unit and the Science Units to support the production and creation of business reports
• Pro-actively sourced business and clinical knowledge of all assets in early clinical development to be shared with relevant stakeholders
• Translated clinical and scientific complexities into simple but engaging business relevant outputs for a variety of audiences including the CEO and investors
• Created and published internal news stories to communicate significant clinical milestones in the business unit by liaising with project teams both internally and externally
• Drove a communications plan incorporating the publications planning and identified opportunities for the creation of timely communication pieces
• Acted as a conduit of information for all therapy areas by building and maintaining successful relationships with the wider business to provide timely and accurate clinical updates to the senior executive team and the EVP
• Successfully implemented collaborative working with various senior stakeholders across the IMED Biotech Unit and the Science Units to support the production and creation of business reports
• Pro-actively sourced business and clinical knowledge of all assets in early clinical development to be shared with relevant stakeholders
• Translated clinical and scientific complexities into simple but engaging business relevant outputs for a variety of audiences including the CEO and investors
• Created and published internal news stories to communicate significant clinical milestones in the business unit by liaising with project teams both internally and externally
Leadership, Support, Ceo, Development, Science, Production, LED, Manager
2016 - 2017
job
Senior International Medical Copywriter
TBWA.
• Collaborative working with clients and internal stakeholders to provide medical strategy for the development of scientific communications for the international sector of TBWA's Healthcare Agency in Paris
• Led on the Global level production, execution and delivery of medical communications for the MSD vaccine franchise
• Diplomatically liaised with international stakeholders to help direct the development of medical and scientific content for global medical brands
• Worked closely with the Art director and Creative digital teams in the development and creation of all copy for print and digital communications
• Contributed to the successful promotion and marketing of the MSD vaccine franchises by translating complex medical messages into marketable copy for a variety of audiences across a number of communication channels
• Conducted research into new insights from within the healthcare community to drive successful marketing campaigns within the vaccines sector
• Played the role of scientific and medical expert on pitches for new business by providing strategic input into new ways of achieving greater market shares
• Led on the Global level production, execution and delivery of medical communications for the MSD vaccine franchise
• Diplomatically liaised with international stakeholders to help direct the development of medical and scientific content for global medical brands
• Worked closely with the Art director and Creative digital teams in the development and creation of all copy for print and digital communications
• Contributed to the successful promotion and marketing of the MSD vaccine franchises by translating complex medical messages into marketable copy for a variety of audiences across a number of communication channels
• Conducted research into new insights from within the healthcare community to drive successful marketing campaigns within the vaccines sector
• Played the role of scientific and medical expert on pitches for new business by providing strategic input into new ways of achieving greater market shares
Marketing, Research, Copywriter, Print, Content, Art director, Community, Development, International, Production, LED
2015 - 2016
job
International Medical Copywriter
Ogilvy Healthworld.
• Provided medical and scientific expertise for the development of scientific communications for the international sector of Ogilvy Healthworld, Paris
• Analysed and translated medical information into high impact, compelling communication materials to successfully drive increased market share of a variety of healthcare and consumer products
• Acquired a varied and high level knowledge across many therapeutic areas including nutrition (infant and adult), allergy, diabetes and oncology in order to produce internal and external medical education materials
• Experienced in creating medical and scientific content for training materials, visual aids, promotional material, web pages, press adverts and brochures for healthcare professionals and consumers
• Collaboratively devised and managed a social media channel (LinkedIn) targeting leading KOLs in the medical industry
• Played an active role in content strategy for web content targeted at HCPs and Patients for a consumer brand
• High level of autonomy and flexibility and demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced advertising agency environment in order to meet varied clients' brief
• Analysed and translated medical information into high impact, compelling communication materials to successfully drive increased market share of a variety of healthcare and consumer products
• Acquired a varied and high level knowledge across many therapeutic areas including nutrition (infant and adult), allergy, diabetes and oncology in order to produce internal and external medical education materials
• Experienced in creating medical and scientific content for training materials, visual aids, promotional material, web pages, press adverts and brochures for healthcare professionals and consumers
• Collaboratively devised and managed a social media channel (LinkedIn) targeting leading KOLs in the medical industry
• Played an active role in content strategy for web content targeted at HCPs and Patients for a consumer brand
• High level of autonomy and flexibility and demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced advertising agency environment in order to meet varied clients' brief
Social Media, Advertising, Web content, Copywriter, Training, Linkedin, Content, Content strategy, Development, International, Web, Social
2014 - 2015
job
Public Health Intelligence Officer
Haringey Council, Public Health Directorate.
• Influenced decision-making about population health and wellbeing through the presentation, communication and dissemination of data
• Supported with written briefings and presentations for Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)/National Health Service (NHS) board meetings to inform on public health outputs
• Developed and managed content for the Public Health Website to keep public aware of the latest Public Health developments and initiatives
• Supported Public Health Communications team providing expert advice on presenting epidemiological data
• Developed and managed working relationships with the NHS, medicines management, government organisations, business intelligence, policy unit, communications, external stakeholders and other public sector organisations to better inform decision making around public health initiatives
• Acted as an internal advocate for Public Health Intelligence, providing training and support to staff members
• Supported with written briefings and presentations for Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)/National Health Service (NHS) board meetings to inform on public health outputs
• Developed and managed content for the Public Health Website to keep public aware of the latest Public Health developments and initiatives
• Supported Public Health Communications team providing expert advice on presenting epidemiological data
• Developed and managed working relationships with the NHS, medicines management, government organisations, business intelligence, policy unit, communications, external stakeholders and other public sector organisations to better inform decision making around public health initiatives
• Acted as an internal advocate for Public Health Intelligence, providing training and support to staff members
Business Intelligence, Training, Management, Service, Website, Content, Support, Presenting, Public sector, Health
2010 - 2013
job
advocate
King's College London, Dept. of Asthma Allergy and Lung Biology.
A laboratory based PhD funded by the Medical Research Council
Thesis Title: 'The role of tyrosine kinases in smooth muscle contraction'
• Conducted medical/scientific education of peers through scientific poster communications nationally and internationally
• Analytical thinking and the ability to solve complex problems in order to meet deadlines and achieve publishable results
• Excellent communication skills as demonstrated by a number of oral presentations at national/international conferences
• Acted as an advocate for Medical Research Council and Asthma research by educating external stakeholders
• Developed a strong network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within Asthma research by networking at international conferences
• Project management and organisation of multiple investigations in order to complete my PhD within the allocated time
• Leadership and mentoring of undergraduate students to guide them to produce credible scientific research for their dissertation
Thesis Title: 'The role of tyrosine kinases in smooth muscle contraction'
• Conducted medical/scientific education of peers through scientific poster communications nationally and internationally
• Analytical thinking and the ability to solve complex problems in order to meet deadlines and achieve publishable results
• Excellent communication skills as demonstrated by a number of oral presentations at national/international conferences
• Acted as an advocate for Medical Research Council and Asthma research by educating external stakeholders
• Developed a strong network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within Asthma research by networking at international conferences
• Project management and organisation of multiple investigations in order to complete my PhD within the allocated time
• Leadership and mentoring of undergraduate students to guide them to produce credible scientific research for their dissertation
Project Management, Research, Networking, Mentoring, Leadership, Management, Network, Poster, International, Organization, Guide
2009 - 2010
job
Research Technician
Institute of Neurology, Dept of Neurodegenerative Disease.
• Part of the small molecule pre-clinical drug screening drug discovery collaboration with Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK)
• Pre-clinical Research into potential drugs for CJD (mad cows disease) and other neurodegenerative diseases.
• Pre-clinical Research into potential drugs for CJD (mad cows disease) and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Research, Mad
2008 - 2009
job
Senior Associate Scientist - Vaccines Research in vivo Department
Pfizer.
• Pre-clinical Scientific research in 'Respiratory and Allergy' and 'Vaccines Research' therapeutic areas
• Strong working knowledge of the drug discovery process, regulation, ABPI
• A variety of skilled pre-clinical laboratory techniques mastered include; cell culture, ELISA, western blot and in vivo work
• Provide detailed analysis of experimental data using complex statistical models
• Strong working knowledge of the drug discovery process, regulation, ABPI
• A variety of skilled pre-clinical laboratory techniques mastered include; cell culture, ELISA, western blot and in vivo work
• Provide detailed analysis of experimental data using complex statistical models
Research
My education
2000
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2002
Woodhouse College
Secondary, Biology B
Secondary, Biology B
1995
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2000
Our Ladys Convent High School
Secondary, Grade A-B
Secondary, Grade A-B
Kings College London
Doctorate, Physiology and pharmacology
Doctorate, Physiology and pharmacology
Kings College
MSc, Drug Discovery Skills
MSc, Drug Discovery Skills
Kings College
BSc, Biomedical Science
BSc, Biomedical Science
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