Heather H. Meade, PhD
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Summary
Accomplished Medical Affairs professional with two decades of experience in diverse biotech and pharmaceutical environments, across companies of all sizes, at all stages of development. Expertise spanning medical communications, strategic congress planning, project management, and business development. Therapeutic area experience in oncology, gene therapy, rare disease, women’s health, cardiothoracic surgery, nephrology, and neurology.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Medical Communications
RENIBUS THERAPEUTICS
07.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and execute multi-year publication plans, enhancing scientific communication
- Established strategic imperatives and a comprehensive Congress Plan, increasing visibility at key industry events
- Ensured compliance with ICMJE and GPP guidelines, maintaining high standards in medical communications
- Implemented robust Publications SOP, enhancing operational efficiency and adherence to compliance policies
- Managed diverse team and external agencies, optimizing medical budget and maximizing resource allocation
- Executed advisory board meetings to foster collaboration and drive innovation
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align business goals and operational strategies
- Oversaw budget preparation and allocation for various departmental projects
- Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and public meetings, as well as staffing the Medical booth at congresses
- Managed project timelines and resources to ensure completion of key objectives
Associate Director, Scientific Communications
SUMITOMO PHARMA AMERICA
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered technical and operational support for Medical Affairs in Women’s Health Scientific Communications
- Managed $1.6M Publications budget, including forecasting and resource assessment
- Oversaw formulation and execution of comprehensive Publication Plan for Women’s Health
- Planned quarterly cross-functional workshops to develop a three-year strategic Publication plan
- Led cross-functional Publications Team and conducted weekly meetings with senior leadership
- Ensured high-quality, scientifically accurate medical communications met compliance guidelines and deadlines
- Coordinated publication reviews involving internal authors, external contributors, and Alliance partners
- Selected and managed vendors, overseeing contractual agreements and financial arrangements
Director, Portfolio and External Affairs
ALCYONE THERAPEUTICS
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects that enhanced business performance and fostered successful collaborations with partners
- Drove individual Therapeutic Area strategies aligned with overall company objectives
- Maintained comprehensive portfolio oversight, tracking project timelines and anticipated milestones
- Managed strategic committees and coordinated projects involving multiple stakeholders to support corporate initiatives
- Filtered external opportunities and communicated findings internally, ensuring thorough follow-up actions
- Directed research projects, creating disease state backgrounders and conducting competitive landscape analyses
- Facilitated, documented, and prepared outcomes for all Portfolio meetings, clarifying purpose and next steps
- Captured various metrics on project distribution, resource allocation, and development phases across the portfolio
Principal and Founder
MEADE MEDICAL CONSULTING, LLC
03.2012 - 04.2022
- Delivered comprehensive project management services for Medical Affairs across various functions
- Executed planning and logistics for scientific symposia and Advisory Board meetings
- Led development of Publication Policies, SOPs, and Publication Plans to enhance compliance
- Managed external academic and business relationships to support project objectives
- Coordinated Congress planning, including registration and post-meeting deliverables
- Oversaw contract management for HCP Third Party Engagements and legal documents
- Supported cross-functional teams from start-up through product launch and beyond
- Facilitated transparency reporting for Steering Committee meetings and Advisory Board sessions
Clinical Scientist/Medical Science Liaison
MEDIVATION INC.
03.2008 - 03.2012
- Developed relationships with Thought Leaders, research sites, and organizations in Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, prostate cancer, and breast cancer
- Initiated and fostered relationships with academic research institutes, Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs), Advocacy organizations, and both National and Regional Thought Leaders
- Supported clinical trial enrollment and awareness and identified potential preclinical collaborations
- Conducted Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) and worked closely with CROs at research sites participating in clinical trials for the company
- Provided Congress coverage and meeting planning support
- Small biopharmaceutical company that developed enzalutamide for the treatment of prostate cancer and breast cancer. Medivation was acquired by Pfizer in 2016 for $14 billion.
Professional Education Scientific Manager
TEVA NEUROSCIENCE, INC.
03.2005 - 03.2008
- Developed relationships with Thought Leaders and organizations in Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease
- Initiated and fostered relationships with academic research institutes, MS Centers, Movement Disorder Clinics, and community neurologists
- Developed and implemented scientific and clinical education programs
- Cross-functional integration with Managed Markets (National and Regional Account teams)
- Leadership role as a scientific resource and subject matter expert
- Operating under the parent company, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Teva Neuroscience provides innovative treatments for CNS disorders, including neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, migraine and movement disorders.
MSL
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia
Contract MSL
BestMed
- Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease
Education
PhD - Neuroscience
University of Utah
BS - Life Sciences
Lynchburg College
Skills
- Medical publication planning
- Collaborative project engagement
- Vendor management and selection
- Advisory board execution
- Congress planning
- Contract management
- Product launch planning
- Advisory Board oversight
Technology Skills
- CyberGrants
- Veeva Vault (MedComms)
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft OneNote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Virtual Meeting Platforms
Timeline
Director, Medical Communications
RENIBUS THERAPEUTICS
07.2024 - Current
Associate Director, Scientific Communications
SUMITOMO PHARMA AMERICA
02.2023 - 03.2024
Director, Portfolio and External Affairs
ALCYONE THERAPEUTICS
04.2022 - 02.2023
Principal and Founder
MEADE MEDICAL CONSULTING, LLC
03.2012 - 04.2022
Clinical Scientist/Medical Science Liaison
MEDIVATION INC.
03.2008 - 03.2012
Professional Education Scientific Manager
TEVA NEUROSCIENCE, INC.
03.2005 - 03.2008
MSL
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Contract MSL
BestMed
PhD - Neuroscience
University of Utah
BS - Life Sciences
Lynchburg College
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