Van Willis
About Van Willis
Van Willis is a Senior Scientific Communications Manager at Inari Medical, specializing in venous thromboembolism. He has extensive experience in biomedical writing and market access strategy, having previously worked at IBM and ICON plc.
Current Role at Inari Medical
Van Willis serves as the Senior Scientific Communications Manager at Inari Medical, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he develops and implements scientific communication strategies that focus on venous thromboembolism. He engages with both internal teams and external clinicians to effectively communicate scientific developments in this specialized field. His responsibilities include tracking and evaluating scientific advancements related to venous thromboembolism for strategic communication purposes.
Previous Experience at IBM
Prior to his current role, Van Willis worked at IBM in various capacities. He served as a Senior Biomedical Writer for Watson Health from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to the development of health-related content. Before that, he was a Life Sciences Solutions Executive at Watson Health from 2015 to 2018. In this role, he operated in the Greater Los Angeles Area, focusing on health solutions and strategies.
Experience at ICON plc
Van Willis has extensive experience at ICON plc, where he held several positions within the Commercialisation & Outcomes division. He began as a Senior Analyst from 2013 to 2014 and later transitioned to a Consultant role from 2014 to 2015. He briefly served as a Senior Consultant in Pricing & Market Access Strategy in 2015 for two months. His work at ICON involved strategic planning and market access initiatives.
Educational Background
Van Willis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 2001 to 2007. He furthered his education at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, earning a PhD in Molecular Biology from 2007 to 2012. This educational foundation supports his expertise in scientific communications and biomedical writing.
Internship Experience
Van Willis gained early experience through internships at the Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4). He interned there from 2010 to 2011 for one year and again in 2012 for ten months. These internships provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in the biomedical field, contributing to his later professional roles.