Translating science into communications for biotech startups.
Specialties
Awards
Copywriting
Event Planning
Media Relations
Presentation Creation
Press Release Development
Social Media
Website Management
Experience
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Consultant
June 2022 – present
Providing strategic consulting services to early stage biotechnology companies and venture firms
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Communications & Investor Relations Consultant
June 2022 – present
Communications Coordinator
February 2019 – May 2022
Collaborating with senior leadership to develop and refine the firm’s messaging and communications, including pitchbooks, media interviews, press releases, fact sheets, communication strategies, and other internal and external communications
Planning and executing various internal team and external investor events for the firm and across the portfolio
Supporting portfolio companies with communications initiatives prior to and following launch/Series A financing
Contributed to the firm's rebranding initiative and comprehensive website overhaul in 2019
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Account Manager
Account Associate
Account Co-op
January 2017 – February 2019
Within the Emerging Biotechs Practice, provided investor relations and communications support surrounding company launches, financings, initial public offerings, advisory committee meetings, approvals and more
Planned investor relations and community visibility events for clients, and pitch media in advance of events
Developed newsletters, press releases and media briefing books for clients in the biotechnology industry
Drafted, posted and monitored responses to social media content for clients while adhering to regulatory standards
Provided day-to-day account management, including tracking and maintaining budgets up to $1 million
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R&D Communications Intern
October 2015 – April 2016
Developed press releases, newsletters, media audits and monitoring reports for R&D and Biosimilars departments
Planned company events for internal and external audiences and provided support during events
Compiled media contact lists and briefing books for media pitching
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Account Co-op
January 2015 – August 2015
Compiled media contact lists and media audits for clients and new business proposals
Researched and wrote patient-friendly blog posts on topics including genetic abnormalities and cancer treatment
Identified and pitched relevant media contacts to receive coverage for clients