BSc., Ph.D.
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I have 16 months of experience with TMF from my previous employer Cardiol Therapeutics and 18 months of experience as a document management technician with AtkinsRéalis. I possess a keen attention to detail and the proven ability to work collaboratively with internal (e.g. team members, project managers, clinicians) and external (e.g. suppliers, vendors) clients. I have a high level of proficiency with electronic database management software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
I understand the importance of working in an efficient and timely manner: prioritizing documents as necessary.
TMF Associate at Cardiol Therapeutics (2024-10 – 2026-02)
Document Management Technician at CANDU Energy Inc., Atkin Relais (2022-12 – 2024-06)
Medical Scientist COVID-19 (infectious disease and respirology) at Gilead Sciences Canada (IMPRES Pharma) (2021-01 – 2021-10).
• Develop an understanding of the regional medical landscape including HCPs involved in patient care, current and emerging treatment patterns and guidelines, key academic research centers and physician expertise.
• Present accurate, scientifically balanced medical information to HCPs including clinical trial data and real-world evidence data.
Advisor (rheumatology and immuno-oncology) at Pfizer, Inc. (2018-04 – 2018-12).
• Present accurate, scientifically balanced medical information to HCPs.
• Support the following assets: trastuzumab (Trazimera®) for the treatment of breast cancer and gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, bevacizumab (Zirabev®) for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and infliximab (Remicade®) for the treatment Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and plaque psoriasis.
Liaison (Acute Care) at Pendopharm – A Division of Pharmascience Inc. (2015-06 – 2016-06).
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of disease state, clinical information, and product data within assigned therapeutic area, including competitive landscape • Support clinical initiatives including site identification, trial recruitment and registry (e.g. investigator-initiated study Diabetic Foot Ulcers – MRSA infections and telavancin (VIBATIV®).
• Serve as an internal expert, train sales and marketing counterparts on key scientific and medical topics in relevant therapeutic area.
Liaison (Dermatology and Cardiology) at Bausch Health (formerly Valeant Canada) (2013-08 – 2014-08) • Increase awareness of disease states and related products while contributing to an enhanced corporate image.
• Develop relationships with TEs through advisory boards and educational symposia.
• Perform independent, evidence-based competitor analysis.
• Manage stakeholder communications to ensure strict alignment with strategic brand plans and consistency of intelligence. Scientific and Medical Advisor (Immunology) at Consultant (2010-05 – 2013-05) • Spearhead third party due diligence reviews with regards to freedom to operate, competitive intelligence and market potential.
• Provide strategic direction and tactical recommendations in alignment with client's commercialization program.
• Analyze and interpret complex scientific literature to provide accurate, scientifically balanced medical information for fair-balanced product positioning.
Director, Research & Development at Sanofi Group (Sanofi Pasteur) (2006 – 2010) • Responsible for multiple pre-clinical and clinical therapeutic programs (immunological products): actively support the design and execution of pre-clinical and clinical trials (phase I-IV) to ensure quality and integrity of data (e.g. recommend removal of IC31, a novel adjuvant signaling via TLR9, from respiratory syncytial virus vaccine formulation but keep IC31 adjuvant in tuberculosis vaccine formulation) • Liaise with a cross-functional team of vice-presidents (e.g. Sales & Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Business Development, External Research & Development) to support the successful completion of clinical trials, foster product development and enhance market exclusivity.
• Provide innovative learning opportunities to internal and external stakeholders in agreement with company strategic objectives and product positioning.
• Enhance the public image and recognition of company products through new business development, community outreach and aggressive networking.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of new and changing trends in medical research and scientific innovation for all therapeutic areas of responsibility. Scientific and Medical Advisor at Deeth Williams Wall, LLP (2001 – 2006) • Chair of the Regulatory Affairs and Legal Environment Advisory Board for the Biotechnology Council of Ontario.
• Complete regulatory documents and formulary submissions in compliance with Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations and the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health.
• Liaise with federal and provincial granting agencies to obtain 'innovation' funding.
• Collaborate with PIs to foster and advance emerging technologies through various stages of intellectual property protection, business development and commercialization.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of trademark law, copyright law, patents, protection of intangible business assets and international aspects of intellectual property law. Virology and Immunology at Research Assistant (T3) (1992-09 – 1994-09)
Post-doctoral Fellow in Medical Biophysics – Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (2000 – 2000)
Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine – University of British Columbia (1994 – 2000)
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology – University of British Columbia (1988 – 1992)
