Robert Merker
About Robert Merker
Robert Merker is the Senior Manager of Publications at Novocure in New York, NY, with extensive experience in medical writing and scientific communication.
Company
Robert Merker is currently serving as the Senior Manager, Publications at Novocure. Located in New York, NY, he contributes to the development of publication strategies specifically focused on oncology-related therapies. He collaborates with key opinion leaders and researchers to produce high-impact scientific publications. His role also includes mentoring junior medical writers and publication specialists within the organization.
Title
At Novocure, Robert Merker holds the title of Senior Manager, Publications. His responsibilities in this role involve overseeing the creation and dissemination of scientific publications. He ensures that all scientific communications meet the rigorous standards of medical accuracy and compliance. This position underscores his depth of experience in medical writing and publication strategy.
Education and Expertise
Robert Merker obtained his PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology from New York University School of Medicine, which he pursued from 1994 to 2002. Prior to this, he earned an MS in Genetics from Bowling Green State University, which he completed from 1991 to 1994, and a BS in Psychology/Cognate Science from Bowling Green State University from 1985 to 1989. His extensive educational background has equipped him with broad expertise in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, and psychology.
Professional Background
Robert Merker has a robust career history, having held multiple positions in scientific and medical writing. His previous roles include being a Senior Medical Writer at The Curry Rockefeller Group, LLC, an Associate Medical Publications Manager at Excerpta Medica BV - Adelphi Group, and a Medical Writer at Celgene. He also served as a Scientific Specialist at Parexel and held positions such as Commercial Technical Applications Specialist at BioSilta, and Reviewer, Editor at Nature Publishing Group / Nature Education. Furthermore, he worked at Cactus Communications, Taconic Biosciences, Columbia University, and more, each role contributing to his expertise in scientific communication.
Achievements
Robert Merker authored multiple peer-reviewed articles in the field of molecular and cellular biology and presented his research findings at several international scientific conferences. He has been recognized for excellence in scientific communication and medical writing. Additionally, he has developed and implemented training programs for new hires in medical writing and publication roles and participated in cross-functional teams to support the launch of new medical products.