OPEN Health has a vast heritage in hematology and oncology, spanning 20+ years, over 150 assets, and across a breadth of hematology indications. We leverage our deep scientific acumen in hematology and oncology, as well as our multidisciplinary expertise, to partner with our clients to build and deliver strategic, innovative communications.
Contact us to connect with our hematologic oncology experts and discover how we can support you with your Medical Affairs and communications needs.
Thank you to all our contributors:
Cindy Gobbel, PhD, Senior Medical Director, Scientific Communications
- Dr Gobbel has over 19 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has extensive medical communications experience in hematology across a variety of indications, including leukemia and lymphoma
- She is experienced in working with a range of clients, from big pharmaceutical to smaller biotechnology companies, as well as a range of external stakeholders
- Dr Gobbel has expertise across a broad range of communication activities, including strategic publications planning and execution, landscape analyses, scientific platforms, lexicons, advisory board meetings, and scientific symposia
Jennifer Darby, PharmD, Senior Medical Director, Scientific Communications
- Dr Darby brings 19 years of expertise in medical direction and writing
- She is licensed by the New Jersey and Massachusetts State Boards of Pharmacy and has several years of experience in hematologic oncology, including leukemia and lymphoma
- Her experience spans various areas, encompassing publications, promotional support for product launches, satellite symposia, and the creation of Medical Affairs materials
Pamela Barendt, PhD, Senior Medical Director, Scientific Communications
- In Dr Barendt’s role as a Senior Medical Director at OPEN Health, she is responsible for the scientific accuracy of her accounts, including research, medical writing, serving as client and physician liaison, and scientific review of editorial initiatives
- She also participates in new business development efforts through the research, preparation, and execution of scientific materials
- Dr Barendt previously worked in equity research at Goldman Sachs and TD Cowen, respectively, where she developed financial models and reported on biotechnology companies for an investor audience
Robert Schoen, PharmD, RPh, Senior Medical Writer, Scientific Communications
- Dr Schoen has 10 years of medical writing experience in medical communications
- He is licensed by the Pennsylvania and New Jersey State Boards of Pharmacy and has medical writing experience in multiple therapeutic areas, including hematologic oncology, dermatology, and rare disease
- His medical writing experience includes publications, medical education, satellite symposia, and standalone meetings
Zihra Zhuta, Senior Vice President, Client Services
- Ms Zhuta has nearly 20 years of experience in account and project management in medical communications. In her current role, she is the primary client contact; driving content development; managing budgets; and ensuring adherence to standards, policies, and regulations
- She has managed accounts in various therapeutic areas, and the past 7 years of her career have been focused on establishing and executing publication strategies and tactics in oncology (multiple solid tumor types) and immunotherapy
- Ms Zhuta has been the primary team director and strategist for the development, design, and review of global publications plans. She has spearheaded the development of sales training materials, speaker training/advisory boards, disease backgrounders, and case studies across interactive, digital, and mobile platforms for clinical, patient, and sales and marketing audiences