LES GRANT
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Boston, MA
MS in Motion Picture Production with a concentration in Screenwriting
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Cambridge, MA
Graduated from the Radcliffe Publishing Course
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
Hanover, NH
BA in English Literature & Creative Writing
EDUCATION
SENIOR COPYWRITER
Meredith Xcelerated Marketing
Culver City, CA
2015 to 2018
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Key Accounts:
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Allergan Consumer and Professional Loyalty Programs: Brilliant Distinctions®, AllerganONE, Allergan Partner Privileges
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Supervised digital, video and print work across all Allergan business
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Messaged to consumers and healthcare providers
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Re-launched Brilliant Distinctions® Consumer Website and Provider Portal, resulting in increased member and physician engagement
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Launched AllerganONE and developed video training library that assisted new users
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Refreshed messaging across all Brilliant Distinctions® Portfolio promotions, providing foundation for revamping and repositioning program
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Spearheaded integration of Editorial Department and proofreading process into the Allergan Team’s workflow, increasing client satisfaction with deliverables
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COPY SUPERVISOR
Pacific Communications
Costa Mesa, CA
2012-2015
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Key Accounts:
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Allergan Facial Aesthetics: JUVÉDERM® XC, JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC (US)
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Managed digital, print and video work for JUVÉDERM® XC and JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC
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Messaged to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and consumers
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Launched JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC in the US, resulting in recognition for achieving the largest domestic facial aesthetic launch
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Implemented digital sales aid initiatives for both JUVÉDERM® products, allowing sales force to deliver targeted details based on customer interest
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Refreshed print and digital campaigns for JUVÉDERM® XC and helped widen its US market share lead
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Developed injection technique and in-office patient testimonial videos for JUVÉDERM® XC, increasing product awareness among consumers and professionals
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COPY SUPERVISOR
Harrison & Star
New York, NY
2010-2012
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Key Accounts:
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Bayer—Hemophilia Care: Kogenate® (US, Global, and Pipeline)
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Supervised print and video work for Bayer—Hemophilia Care and Kogenate®
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Messaged to hematologists and consumers
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Established consumer message platform, further differentiating Kogenate® in convenience offerings-driven marketplace
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Increased consumer compliance by producing instructional video for consumers and caregivers for KoTwist, a new reconstitution device for Kogenate®
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Created global messaging for Kogenate® PF, a new formulation, serving as messaging platform for international launch
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Developed promotional video for the Bayer Hemophilia Awards Program, enhancing awareness among physicians and researchers for Bayer research initiatives
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COPY SUPERVISOR
Juice Pharma
New York, NY
2010
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Key Accounts:
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Merck Adult Vaccine Group: ZOSTAVAX® (US)
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Oversaw digital and print work for ZOSTAVAX®
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Messaged to PCPs, pharmacists, and consumers
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Created messaging platform that established foundation for 50+ indication launch by generating new messages for PCPs, in anticipation of broader indication for adults 50+
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Developed consumer-facing tactics that addressed reimbursement challenges posed by Medicare Part D
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COPY SUPERVISOR
Euro RSCG Life, LM&P
New York, NY
2010
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Key Accounts:
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Pfizer: LYRICA® (US)
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Supervised pain indications for LYRICA®: Fibromyalgia and pDPN
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Messaged to PCPs, rheumatologists, neurologists, pain management specialists, and podiatrists within a strict regulatory environment
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Worked closely with Account Planning to develop strategy and creative designed to defend against emerging CNS agents in the Fibromyalgia marketplace
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Launched CUE, Pfizer’s interactive detail initiative, enabling sales force to deliver personalized content to client base
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Translated LYRICA® branded content from print to an interactive environment
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Developed content based upon PCP audience segmentation
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SENIOR COPYWRITER
Euro RSCG Life, LM&P
New York, NY
2008-2009
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Key Accounts:
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Pfizer: LYRICA® (US)
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Served as lead writer, Fibromyalgia in-line and Fibromyalgia market development and the CUE pilot program
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Messaged to PCPs, rheumatologists, and psychiatrists
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Developed POA and convention materials, including journal ads and visual aids
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Worked in all phases of interactive content development, from initial concepting through beta-testing
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Educated physicians to better identify and treat Fibromyalgia, a challenging and controversial pain condition, raising overall awareness and reducing misdiagnoses
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COPYWRITER
Cline Davis Mann
New York, NY
2007-2008
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Key Accounts:
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Pfizer Oncology: SUTENT® (US and Global)
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Messaged to oncologists and consumers across multiple tumor types including Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
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Adapted content for European, Latin American and Asian markets
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Lead review committee meetings
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Improved client satisfaction and gained additional new business opportunities by playing an integral role in all phases of content development, including messaging and market research
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SENIOR COPYWRITER / CONTENT STRATEGIST
Freelance
Greater Los Angeles Area
2018 to Present
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Key Accounts:
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Allergan Facial Aesthetics: BOTOX® Cosmetic, JUVEDERM® XC; Ormco: DAMON™ Q2, INSIGNIA™, SPARK™; Montefiore Health System: Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology, Albert Einstein School of Medicine
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Develop strategy and content across digital, social and print
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Messaging to consumers, dermatologists, orthodontists and cardiologists
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Developing print tactics for BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVEDERM® XC to empower the sales force to blunt emerging competition within the neurotoxin and dermal filler categories
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Refreshing the digital ecosystem for the Montefiore Health System and digitally integrating the Albert Einstein School of Medicine with its parent institution
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Launched the Damon™ Q2, Insignia™ Systems in the US, and the SPARK™ Aligner System in Australia
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