Marilyn Johnson
About Marilyn Johnson
Marilyn Johnson is a Manager of Medical Writing at The National Institutes of Health, where she oversees a team of six medical writers. With extensive experience in various roles at the NIH, she is currently enhancing her skills through Project Management Training Courses.
Current Role as Manager, Medical Writing
Marilyn Johnson currently holds the position of Manager, Medical Writing at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2020. In this role, she manages a team of six medical writers who work on complex projects related to clinical trials. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development of training materials, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and checklists to facilitate the onboarding of new writers. Additionally, she serves on the project management team alongside Senior Management, contributing to strategic planning and execution.
Previous Experience at National Institutes of Health
Marilyn Johnson has extensive experience at the National Institutes of Health, where she worked in various capacities from 2007 to 2017. She served as a Program Health Specialist for six years, followed by a role as Operations Coordinator for one year. In 2014, she briefly held the position of Management Analyst for four months. Additionally, she worked as a Program Specialist for two years from 2014 to 2016 and as a Clinical Operations Manager (Contractor) for one year. Her diverse roles at NIH provided her with a comprehensive understanding of medical writing and project management.
Project Management Training and Professional Development
Marilyn Johnson is currently enrolled in Project Management Training Courses, with the expectation of completing her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2022. This training aims to enhance her skills in project management, which is integral to her current role at the NIH. The knowledge gained from these courses is expected to contribute to her effectiveness in managing complex medical writing projects and leading her team.
Experience in Non-Profit Sector
Before her current role at the National Institutes of Health, Marilyn Johnson worked in the non-profit sector as a Program Coordinator from 2017 to 2020. This experience allowed her to develop skills in program management and coordination, which are applicable to her work in medical writing and project management. Her background in the non-profit sector complements her extensive experience in the healthcare field.