A Team Focused on Outcomes

Michael has spent nearly 30 years helping clients in the biotech and healthcare sector define their stories and engage with their stakeholders in ways that help achieve their business objectives.

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He has a deep understanding of the unique challenges biotech companies face, and how to create communications campaigns that move companies forward toward their goals. His areas of focus are communications strategy, messaging & positioning, reputation management, and executive and internal communications.

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Before founding Scient, Michael led corporate media relations, reputation management, scientific communications, and merger-related communications at Wyeth. In addition, he led communications and corporate affairs for a Blue Cross chapter with national subsidiaries. Earlier in his career, he launched the New Jersey office of Feinstein Kean Healthcare, at the time, the premiere life-sciences communications agency. Michael holds a Master's in public communication from American University and a Bachelor's in political science from Montclair State University.

Courtney is a communications and branding expert with over 20 years of experience in the life sciences sector. She has worked with clients ranging from development-stage to the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, helping them build and strengthen their messaging and brand, increase visibility, and navigate important business milestones and transactions.

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Courtney has a proven track record of developing compelling message and brand strategies that set her clients apart in a competitive marketplace. She has also managed and executed strategic communications programs for numerous business transactions, acquisitions, and crisis situations. Additionally, Courtney has helped multiple clients transition from private to public via traditional IPO or reverse merger, and led successful online and interactive campaigns to support key business objectives. Prior to working at SCIENT, Courtney was Vice President of Life Sciences at Feinstein Kean Healthcare and has worked in-house at emerging biotech companies, both public and private. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Syracuse University.

Sarah brings a fresh perspective to the life sciences industry, with over 14 years of experience in creative direction, visual communications, and account management. A data-informed brand architect, she is passionate about leading creative teams and helping businesses achieve their goals by leveraging a blend of creative and aesthetic sensibility, and strategic acumen to execute intentionally crafted solutions for organizations.

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Before her work at Scient, she served as managing director of an award-winning life sciences creative agency and has extensive experience working in agency and in-house environments. Sarah seeks to maintain a culture of curiosity and safety to promote the open dialogue required for successful collaboration. She enjoys working with creatives and critical stakeholders to uncover and develop thoughtful and authentic stories for brands. An award-winning multi-disciplinary artist with a history of solo, juried/invitational exhibitions, and lectures, her work has shown across the United States. She is currently represented by the Hudson River Gallery in Iowa City, IA.