LeadersGoSocial Director Amiad Finkelthal has been whipping up cool media pitches, energizing brainstorming sessions and positioning executives as thought leaders for 25+ years.
Amiad has helped biopharma companies, healthcare providers, payors and advocacy groups communicate about 50+ health conditions involving more than 30 medical, nursing, and dental specialties. He’s worked with world-renowned scientists and tech company CEOs to promote developments in artificial intelligence, robotics, biometrics, and biomaterials.
Experience Highlights
Corporate Communications
Syneos Health Communications – Vice President
Russo Partners – Assistant Vice President
• Directed client communications, raising awareness of biopharma and medical device companies in all stages of the product life cycle, from preclinical research through commercialization.
• Concurrently managed accounts, media relations, and thought leadership opportunities for as many as a dozen clients and new business prospects.
• Partnered with major conference organizers such as Reuters and The Financial Times to develop speaking opportunities for executives from life science companies on topics ranging from research and development to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Healthcare/Provider PR
NYU College of Dentistry – Associate Director of Communications & Public Affairs
• Managed communications for the nation’s largest dental hospital and its affiliated nursing practice, attaining coverage in major national and local media, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, CBS, and ABC7.
• Developed and administered $1 million budget for the Office of Communications, serviced over a dozen internal clients, hired staff and managed two advertising/marketing agencies.
• Edited Global Health Nexus, a college news magazine circulated to 20,000 senior healthcare industry executives, government officials, and healthcare providers in over 50 countries.
• Oversaw a campaign that recruited 1,000 new patients.
Journalism
Chief Executive Magazine – Columnist
Reported on the pastimes of T. Boone Pickens and other legendary CEOs.
Meetings & Conventions Magazine – Reporter
Covered innovations in the meetings and conventions industry.
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