Kelly Donoghue
SUDBURY,MA
Summary
Experienced communications and public relations professional knowledgeable about optimizing plans to reach both internal and external stakeholders. Adept at producing, editing, and shaping material for different needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Account Executive
Ogilvy Health (formerly Feinstein Kean Healthcare)
- 10.2016
- Developed and executed communications initiatives for a variety of biotech, pharma and healthcare clients specializing in a wide range of therapeutic areas; examples of clients include Moderna Therapeutics and Bristol Myers-Squibb (BMS)
- Collaborated with the Public/Media Relations team at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for AIDS vaccine research, website content management, press release development and media relations
- Developed press materials (i.e
- Fact sheets, website content, news releases) for clients’ product pipelines, preclinical programs, and business and financial updates
- Served as a cross-functional liaison between internal team and client executives, including the C-suite, clinical research, human resources, regulatory affairs and communications teams.
Media and Investor Relations Associate
Celldex Therapeutics
04.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed and enhanced the perception of Celldex to key audiences, including shareholders, investors, analysts, the media and key opinion / thought leaders
- Translated highly complex scientific preclinical and clinical data into easily digestible corporate and media communications via press releases and presentations; developed and executed messaging for executives
- Developed and implemented Celldex public relations plans through media outreach activities, press releases, key message development and website strategies
- Served as project manager for the creation and implementation of company intranet; developed internal communications plans and organized company-wide events such as All-Hands meetings and Lunch & Learns
- Oversaw comprehensive redesign and restructuring of the external website; served as executive editor of content management
- Lead Community Involvement initiatives; organized and managed sponsorships for and participation in fundraising events; built partnerships with oncology organizations, i.e
- The National Brain Tumor Society.
Corporate Communications Specialist
Idenix Pharmaceuticals
08.2010 - 04.2013
- Communicated key messages to shareholders, analysts, media professionals and employees
- Developed content for quarterly newsletter for internal company distribution
- Organized Investor Conferences & Analyst /Investor Events: Assisted in the creation and implementation of new design for investor presentations; created media fact sheet, gathered content and liaised with graphic design company to implement new website design
- Implemented and maintained company’s twitter account; developed content and managed social media interactions
- Organized company-wide events such as All-Hands meetings and 'Lunch and Learns', including coordination with the company’s office in France
- Worked with preclinical and clinical research teams to manage publications for various medical and scientific journals.
Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs Intern
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Supported clinical research and regulatory teams with project management initiatives, including development of FDA submission materials.
Education
MBA -
Bentley University
Waltham, MA05.2016
Bachelors of Science, Allied Health Sciences, Biology -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2010
Skills
- Written Communication
- Content Development
- Corporate storytelling
- Strategic Planning
- Public relations
- Internal Communications
- Multimedia Content Creation
- Crisis Management
- Project Management
- Media Relations
- Press Release Writing
- Managing communications channels
Timeline
Media and Investor Relations Associate
Celldex Therapeutics
04.2013 - 01.2015
Corporate Communications Specialist
Idenix Pharmaceuticals
08.2010 - 04.2013
Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs Intern
06.2010 - 08.2010
Senior Account Executive
Ogilvy Health (formerly Feinstein Kean Healthcare)
- 10.2016
MBA -
Bentley University
Bachelors of Science, Allied Health Sciences, Biology -
University of Connecticut
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