Alyssa Johnston

About Alyssa Johnston

Energetic & Scientifically Astute | Driving Patient Care | Building Strong RelationshipsWelcome! I\'m a results-oriented medical affairs professional with 10+ years of experience in translational and pharmaceutical research. With 5+ years in the industry, I excel at pre and post product launches and have a proven track record in patient advocacy organizations and clinical trial development. My expertise lies in building strong relationships and developing comprehensive external engagement strategies in competitive oncology therapeutics.Key Expertise: Global Engagement Expert: Leverages skills to foster collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to enhance patient care outcomes. Clinical and Educational Initiatives: Led clinical initiatives for new FDA indications, pre- to post-launch; drove engagement for centers of excellence. Empowering Stakeholders: Designed workshops with external experts, empowering stakeholders in oncology decision making. Digital Innovations: Spearheaded social media listening and digital innovations for pipeline and competitor intelligence.Beyond work, I\'m an avid runner supporting charities through races. I enjoy outdoor activities, traveling, and trying new events and cuisines with friends. SCUBA diving is a passion I share with my father. I\'m actively involved in my community through mentoring, volunteering at the local dog shelter, and promoting children\'s STEM education.I\'m passionate about leveraging my scientific expertise to develop strategic engagement plans that drive patient care. Let\'s connect and make a positive impact together!

Experience

1. Director, Global Scientific Engagement, Interventional Oncology at J & J

   Johnson & Johnson

   Apr 2023 — Present

   Develops and executes engagement strategies for early-phase and late-phase clinical trials.• Built and launched a global Engagement Hub for streamlined insight sharing, site detail, study transparency, and scientific exchange.• Designed and implemented an HCP mapping project identifying new stakeholders across specialties, integrating them into multidisciplinary study teams and global engagement strategies.• Building an institutional strategy to increase site engagement and strengthen partnerships with key global academic centers.• Fostering a global institutional network for sites with capabilities in or interest in intratumoral injections, enabling consistent best practices.• Expanded internal and external educational opportunities, advancing scientific awareness and collaboration.• Provides mentorship and leadership across cross-functional and global teams, elevating strategy and execution capabilities.

Education

• Kent State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Biotechnology

• Baylor College of Medicine

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Translational Biology and Molecular Medicine

Skills

• Pcr
• Molecular Biology
• Fluorescence Microscopy
• Writing
• Sds-Page
• Immunohistochemistry
• Tissue Culture
• Data Analysis
• Social Skills
• Cell Biology
• Molecular Cloning
• Science
• Biochemistry
• Mouse Models
• Cell
• Biotechnology
• Presentations
• Cancer Research
• Cell Culture
• Experimental Design
• Microsoft Office
• Strategic Planning
• Life Sciences
• Research
• Organization
• Breast Cancer
• Clinical Research
• Western Blotting
• Laboratory
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
• Dna Extraction
• Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (Qpcr)
• Genetics