Medical director, scientific strategist and medical writer

Resume

645 Arbor Rd
Cheltenham, PA 19012
rodgersscientific@gmail.com
609-647-1434

Areas of Expertise

Antibiotics, antivirals, atherosclerosis, autoimmune diseases, cell signaling, critical care, devices, diagnostics, forensics, hematology, hepatology, immunology, laboratory testing, Medicare, mental health, neurology, oncology (solid and liquid tumor types), opthalmics, orphan and ultra-orphan diseases, point-of-care testing, radiology, respiratory, SDOH, transplant, women’s health, wound care, vaccines

Applications

Branding/rebranding, concepting, corporate presentations, disease awareness, internal communications, launch materials, medical education, meetings/events, paid search, prelaunch materials, professional presentations, publications, social media, training materials


Experience

Owner (Rodgers Scientific, LLC)
2019-Present

  • Directed client engagements across diverse disease states, achieving strategic goals efficiently and cost-effectively

  • Developed branded and unbranded content tailored to a wide range of audiences, including: physicians, nurses, sales representatives, office staff, C-suite, payers, and patients

  • Synthesized complex benefits into cohesive and compelling narratives, enhancing stakeholder understanding and engagement

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to preserve market share for a branded product facing generic competition

  • Advised clients on the latest Medicare and SDOH requirements for incorporation into payer communication materials

Scientific Specialist (MCS - Merck)
2021-Present

  • Led the internal agency medical center of excellence, ensuring alignment across multiple departments

  • Managed and mentored a team of 6 promotional and medical writers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment

  • Designed and executed brand strategies for diverse audiences, including healthcare providers and patients

  • Facilitated idea exchanges and drove tactical collaboration between US and global teams

  • Produced and reviewed large-scale promotional medical education projects, including corporate therapeutic updates, advisory boards, speaker programs, rep-delivered digital and print materials, and patient brochures for launches and bi-annual updates

  • Contributed to the successful launch of a pediatric vaccine as an imbedded agile team member

Scientific Director (Hospicom, Inc)
2019-2021

  • Led branding workshops to extract unique differentiators, brand personality, value proposition, and KPIs for a new product, resulting in a successful creative campaign

  • Conducted in-depth interviews with stakeholders to identify key product champions and insights, accelerating the client’s purchasing cycle by several months

  • Developed multichannel marketing materials, including presentations, websites, videos, white papers, social media content, and advertorials

  • Created content for advisory boards, competitive summaries, and congress coverage

  • Prepared and executed scientific programs at congresses and advisory boards, ensuring alignment with client and brand goals

Scientific Strategist (VIVO Agency)
2015-2019

  • Co-developed and launched STATInsights, the first online C-suite advisory panel focused on health tech, which won a PM360 Most Innovative Service Award

  • Defined strategic direction, curated qualified contributors, and produced key content for three high-profile content marketing programs

  • Managed a team of freelance disease state experts to deliver timely, relevant insights that informed strategic decisions

Sr. Medical Writer/Medical Writer (ETHOS Health Communications)
2012-2015


Education

2012 University of Pennsylvania, Immunology - PhD

2006 Stockton University, Biotechnology - BS