Lada Krilov
Summary
Results-oriented writing professional with 15 years of experience planning and developing accurate and impactful medical communication and education content. Adept at delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines. Skilled in managing projects and passionate about developing strategies to increase efficiency and performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Content Strategy
American Society of Clinical Oncology
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced processes for development of medical education activities for health care providers and pharmaceutical industry professionals
- Implemented innovative strategies to strengthen education grant proposals
- Developed robust education program content outlines, learning objectives, and program descriptions
Associate Director, Content Planning & Evaluation
American Society of Clinical Oncology
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Directed strategic planning of eLearning content, based on literature review and environmental scans
- Cultivated productive relationships with dozens of subject matter experts and key opinion leaders (KOLs)
- Provided guidance on best practices in adult learning and evidence-based education
- Spearheaded the launch and production of a new medical podcast, implementing various strategies to grow audience
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations
- Enhanced processes to maximize efficiency, facilitated cross-team collaboration in a matrix environment
Senior Manager, Clinical and Scientific Digital Content
American Society of Clinical Oncology
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed planning, development, and curation of more than 100 e-learning activities, including courses and podcasts
- Identified resources to enrich and personalize continuing medical education experience
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed content planning decisions and drive business improvements
Senior Specialist, Science Writing
American Society of Clinical Oncology
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Elevated the rigor and overall quality of the organization's public-facing science communication channels
- Drafted and managed the publication of a peer-reviewed annual report, which received two awards in publication excellence
- Developed effective medical communication tools, including news releases, featured articles, blog posts, talking points, infographics, social media posts, videos, and animations
- Enhanced the awareness of new clinical practice guidelines through targeted member, patient, and media communication outreach plans
Senior Science Writer
NOVA Research Company
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Provided technical and lay-language science writing support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), covering topics in basic and clinical cancer research, drug development, nanotechnology, bioengineering, and medical imaging
- Reviewed clinical trial protocols and consent forms
- Conducted research program evaluations and scientific portfolio analyses
Education
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
The George Washington University
05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
University of Zagreb
06.2002
Skills
- Medical Writing
- Literature Review
- Grant Proposal Writing
- Medical Education
- Editing
- Content Strategy
- Project Management
- Needs Assessment
- Data Analysis
- AMA Style, AP Style
awards
- APEX Award for Publication Excellence, 2013
- APEX Award for Publication Excellence, 2015
- NIH Plain Language Award, 2011
Timeline
Associate Director, Content Strategy
American Society of Clinical Oncology
07.2023 - Current
Associate Director, Content Planning & Evaluation
American Society of Clinical Oncology
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Manager, Clinical and Scientific Digital Content
American Society of Clinical Oncology
01.2018 - 01.2022
Senior Specialist, Science Writing
American Society of Clinical Oncology
01.2012 - 01.2018
Senior Science Writer
NOVA Research Company
01.2007 - 01.2012
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
University of Zagreb