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Ellen R Lewis

Milford,CT

Summary

PhD with over 24 years of respected professionalism in medical and scientific communications. Recognized for a combination of high science acumen, rich content development and deep understanding of successful strategic and narrative approaches for biotech and pharma. I bring a wealth of experience that comes from a career rooted in medical writing and client engagement further matured across multiple drug development and therapeutic area client partnerships. Valued for reliability, adaptability, and solutions-oriented approach.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SVP Medical Director

IPG Health
01.2020 - 12.2025
  • Mentored medical writing teams to improve content development and narrative flow and augment scientific messaging
  • Provided strategic guidance, content review and research to align peer to peer communications with scientific objectives
  • Strengthened relationships with key clients and implemented solutions to improve efficiencies and communications
  • Participated in workstreams to evaluate AI tools for medical communications


VP Medical and Scientific Services

Ashfield Healthcare
04.2013 - 12.2020
  • Led writing team of up to 15 writers and provided content oversight, content development, communication strategy and data analysis for multiple communications plans with large pharma and biotech.
  • Active participant in new business pitch team
  • Enthusiastic member of agency senior leadership team and active in planning and new initiatives

SVP Scientific Affairs

Fallon Medica
03.2011 - 04.2013
  • Visible hybrid role comprising scientific oversight of all medical content (medical education and promotional) and expansion of publications division
  • Oversight of communication strategy for multiple clients and diverse brands (hyperuricemia, obesity, cystic fibrosis, hemophilia) to maximize data dissemination and clinical relevance
  • Company downsized in 2013

Previous Professional Experience

Multiple Organizations
05.1999 - 05.2011
  • Grew medical writing career to include varied communication experiences and project types
  • Supported dozens of publications in collaboration with therapeutic area thought leaders
  • Partnered with pharmaceutical clients on publication strategy and planning
  • Performed as the medical education lead, content developer, and senior medical writer collaborating with brand teams on medical-to-medical initiatives for advertising clients
  • Mentored up to 12 direct reports in the US and UK

Director, Scientific Communications

Vion Pharmaceuticals
01.2007 - 10.2008

Responsible for all communication planning, scientific oversight, publications, clinical advisory boards, business development diligence, and regulatory communications for small biotechnology company with prelaunch chemotherapeutic agents

Projects included evaluation of investigator initiated study proposals, novel data and literature analyses

Education

Ph.D. - Developmental Neurobiology

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA

Skills

    Publications (manuscripts, abstracts and posters)

    Slide decks for peer to peer education, disease state awareness and MSL training

    Data analysis and evidence generation

    Data visualization

    Clinical advisory board objectives, content and summaries

    Congress materials (symposia, booth content, novel interactive programs)

    Mechanism of action and clinical videos

    Brand messaging

    Podcast scripts

Certification

Board Certified Medical Affairs Professional (BCMAS)

Timeline

SVP Medical Director

IPG Health
01.2020 - 12.2025

VP Medical and Scientific Services

Ashfield Healthcare
04.2013 - 12.2020

SVP Scientific Affairs

Fallon Medica
03.2011 - 04.2013

Director, Scientific Communications

Vion Pharmaceuticals
01.2007 - 10.2008

Previous Professional Experience

Multiple Organizations
05.1999 - 05.2011

Ph.D. - Developmental Neurobiology

University of California, Irvine