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Altay Akgun

Wallingford,PA

Summary

Strategic communications professional with over 25 years of experience in healthcare. Recent expertise includes leading CNS product launches and managing cross-functional teams in PR, sales, and medical affairs communications. Proven ability to integrate therapeutic area communications with corporate objectives in regulated environments. Skilled in developing communication strategies throughout the product lifecycle to enhance stakeholder engagement and drive results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Creative Director

Deerfield Group
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - 12.2025

Creative and strategic lead for CNS product launch. Led matrixed team in development of market research program, customer identification, and market prep activities. Oversaw creation of all branded and unbranded product launch materials.

Creative and digital strategy lead for endocrinology product re-launch. Led a matrixed, multi-disciplinary team (creative, digital development, media, account management) to define and execute against brand goals, and track KPIs.

Served as a consultant for the oncology launch within a broader oncology portfolio. Defined key services offered by a robust patient support program, and led the development of materials expressing these benefits for patients and prescribers.

Partner/Creative Director

M Health
Philadelphia, PA
05.2018 - 12.2023

Led matrixed client/agency team to develop, implement, and measure thought leadership programs for C-suite Med Tech executives. Creative and strategic lead on content marketing campaigns targeting hospital and health system C-suite customers. Led the ideation and testing of a new brand identity for robust Med Tech services offering. Identified and cultivated emerging KOLs for a MedTech client.

Created pre-launch materials for the medical affairs group in the hematologic rare disease therapeutic area (TA).

Led the tactical concept development team for the product launch in a rare hematologic condition. Developed dynamic patient education videos for a rare hematologic condition.

Freelance Writer/Consultant

Self
Philadelphia, pa
05.2017 - 04.2018

Content strategy lead for women's health product launch.

Led brand development and content strategy for medical marijuana start-up.

Associate Creative Director

Digitas Health
Philadelphia, PA
01.2016 - 04.2017

Led a matrixed team to develop a robust disease state awareness social campaign in HIV.

Content strategy lead for a mature GI brand.

Led the conference and internal promotion for the creative team for the ophthalmology product launch.

VP/Creative Director

Calcium/Vox Medica
Philadelphia, PA
07.2007 - 12.2015

Matrix management of a multi-disciplinary team that developed best-in-class brand sites for the respiratory medicine franchise. Developed goals and measurement programs for these websites.

Led the corporate communications strategy and execution for a medical device start-up.

Developed market research insights and brand concepts for a rare respiratory disease therapy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
05-1990

Skills

  • Creative strategy
  • Brand development
  • Market research
  • Content marketing
  • Digital strategy
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Public and investor relations
  • Performance measurement
  • Team leadership
  • Content strategy

Affiliations

Coach and board member—Delco RPM Youth Cycling Advocacy Organization

Timeline

Associate Creative Director

Deerfield Group
01.2024 - 12.2025

Partner/Creative Director

M Health
05.2018 - 12.2023

Freelance Writer/Consultant

Self
05.2017 - 04.2018

Associate Creative Director

Digitas Health
01.2016 - 04.2017

VP/Creative Director

Calcium/Vox Medica
07.2007 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Miami
Altay Akgun