Jim Loss, PhD
About Jim Loss, PhD
Jim Loss, PhD, is the Strategic Account Director at PRECISIONscientia, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in strategic scientific communications and has held various leadership roles in the healthcare communications industry.
Current Role at PRECISIONscientia
Jim Loss, PhD, serves as the Strategic Account Director at PRECISIONscientia, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for managing key client relationships and overseeing strategic initiatives. His tenure at PRECISIONscientia has spanned nine years, during which he has contributed to the company's growth and development in the field of strategic scientific communications.
Previous Experience at ETHOS Health Communications
Prior to his current role, Jim Loss held multiple leadership positions at ETHOS Health Communications. He served as Executive Vice President of Strategic Scientific Communications from 2011 to 2014, and as Vice President of Medical Strategy from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he worked as a Strategic Consultant from 2014 to 2015. His involvement in these roles provided him with extensive experience in strategic scientific communications, particularly during the transition of ETHOS Health Communications into PRECISIONscientia following its acquisition by Precision Medicine Group Inc. in 2018.
Medical Writing Experience
Jim Loss has a solid foundation in medical writing, having worked at DVC HealthCare as a Senior Medical Writer from 2004 to 2006 and previously as a Medical Writer from 2003 to 2004. His experience in medical writing has equipped him with the skills necessary to effectively communicate complex scientific information to various stakeholders in the healthcare industry.
Educational Background
Jim Loss earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Psychology from Temple University, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He later pursued advanced studies at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, achieving a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from 1993 to 1999. Additionally, he completed postdoctoral training in Pharmacology at Emory University School of Medicine from 1999 to 2003. This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in the scientific principles underlying his work.
Early Career Experience
Before entering the field of medical communications, Jim Loss began his career as a Quality Control Lab Technician at Hershey Chocolate USA from 1990 to 1991. This early experience contributed to his understanding of quality control processes and laboratory practices, which are relevant in his subsequent roles in healthcare communications.