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Scott Johnson

Seasoned communications professional with international startup experience

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San Diego, CA, United States
Studied Business at Indiana Wesleyan University
Medical Device
Joined January 29, 2024

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About
Scott is an experienced patient advocate and communicator who has worked with a wide range of stakeholders across the international healthcare industry to establish effective strategies and communication with various audiences. He is a demonstrated thought leader whose expertise is recognized and sought worldwide. His accomplishments include launching mySugr in America and pioneering diabetes blogging, among many more.
Experience
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Roche Diabetes Care
Mar 2022 – Jul 2023
San Diego, CA (remote)
Senior Communications Manager
Build dialogue with employees through authentic internal communications and strengthen Roche Diabetes Care’s external position as an authority in driving the future of healthcare to support people with diabetes. ● Drive diabetes thought leadership in senior executive communications ● Increase awareness of Roche Diabetes Care in the industry and employer benefit space ● Localize global initiatives to ensure fit for purpose and intent in the target markets
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Roche Diabetes Care
Sep 2020 – Mar 2022
San Diego, CA (remote)
Communications Partner
Drive integrated communications for US Roche Diabetes Care with a focus on strategic executive leadership communications (internal & external), external media inquiries & relations, and internal employee communications. ● Bring deep background knowledge of diabetes and mySugr to the US Roche Diabetes Care Communications team ● Collaborate with US and global communications teams to plan and execute internal town hall meetings, annual summits, and international diabetes social media influencer events ● Work cross-functionally with compliance and legal teams on brand sponsorship requests, advocacy, and charitable giving strategy
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mySugr (acquired by Roche Diabetes Care, 2017)
Sep 2019 – Sep 2020
Encinitas, CA
Patient Success Manager
Help employers and companies onboard and engage with mySugr’s diabetes management solution for their employees. Focus on boosting employee engagement and demonstrating the value of mySugr’s diabetes management solution for workforces that brokers and HR benefits managers serve. ● Design and produce hundreds of videos and webinars to improve engagement and support marketing, sales, medical, and customer service groups ● Design and launch a remote-based video recording solution for mySugr medical team ● Collaborate across the organization to inform and influence strategic product and campaign decisions
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mySugr (acquired by Roche Diabetes Care, 2017)
Jun 2013 – Sep 2019
Minneapolis, MN (remote)
Patient Engagement Manager
Help employers and companies onboard and engage with mySugr’s diabetes management solution for their employees. Focus on boosting employee engagement and demonstrating the value of mySugr’s diabetes management solution for workforces that brokers and HR benefits managers serve. ● Design and produce hundreds of videos and webinars to improve engagement and support marketing, sales, medical, and customer service groups ● Design and launch a remote-based video recording solution for mySugr medical team ● Collaborate across the organization to inform and influence strategic product and campaign decisions
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Smiths Medical
Sep 2007 – Mar 2009
St. Paul, MN
Inside Sales Representative
Handle incoming communication from people with diabetes and/or clinics interested in the Cozmo insulin pump. Work closely with a region of field sales representatives and clinical trainers to support their visits to doctors and clinics. ● Managed a lead list of over 2000 individuals ● Involved with an average of 25 insulin pump sales per month ● Winner of the “Over & Above” award and Annual performance reviews rated at “Exceptional Level of Contribution”
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Smiths Medical
Mar 2005 – Sep 2007
St. Paul, MN
Senior PC Support Analyst
Handle incoming communication from people with diabetes and/or clinics interested in the Cozmo insulin pump. Work closely with a region of field sales representatives and clinical trainers to support their visits to doctors and clinics. ● Managed a lead list of over 2000 individuals ● Involved with an average of 25 insulin pump sales per month ● Winner of the “Over & Above” award and Annual performance reviews rated at “Exceptional Level of Contribution”
Education
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Indiana Wesleyan University
Aug 2020 – Apr 2023
Associate Degree, Business