Lockwood
Alanna Kennedy, PhD, CMPP has extensive work experience in various scientific and medical roles. Alanna has been employed at Lockwood since 2015, starting as a Scientific Director and progressing to Senior Scientific Director and Team Lead. Currently, they hold the position of VP, Group Scientific Director. Prior to Lockwood, they worked at Virtuoso HC as a Medical Director and Medical Editor. Alanna also served as a Professor of Biology, Adjunct at Farmingdale State University of New York. Alanna has worked as a Freelance Medical Writer and Regulatory Affairs Scientist at IRX Therapeutics, Inc. and as a Medical Writer at Clinical Insights.
Alanna Kennedy, PhD, CMPP holds a diverse educational background in the fields of genetics, oncology, and zoology. Between 2002 and 2007, they pursued their PhD in Genetics at Stony Brook University, specializing in the field of oncology. Prior to that, from 1999 to 2002, they completed their MSc in Zoology at North Carolina State University. Earlier in their academic journey, Kennedy obtained their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Zoology from Connecticut College from 1995 to 1999.
Apart from their formal education, Kennedy has also acquired the certification of a Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) from the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals. Alanna obtained this certification in April 2017, further enhancing their expertise in the field.
Lockwood
Lockwood collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to identify effective, holistic, science-based strategies to address their objectives through medical and market access communications. Our clients count on us to challenge their assumptions, and help them creatively navigate around obstacles. From strategy through execution, we focus on accuracy, transparency, and scientific value to create programs that are evidence-based, clinically relevant, and contribute to the development of our clients’ brands. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and most work from where they live. Because our flexible structure provides better work-life balance, we attract the best talent, facilitate their best work, and as a result, are more responsive to our clients, wherever and whenever they do business.