April 2010 - Carolyn S. Clark, MBA, President of Peloton Advantage, was named one of New Jersey’s Best Fifty Women in Business by NJBIZ magazine. Nominees were rated on professional accomplishment, community involvement, and advocacy for women. Ms. Clark’s contributions to the field of medical communications, charitable community outreach, and mentorship of women in the medical communications field led to her successful nomination. Of her advocacy for women, Ms. Clark states: “There is always an internal struggle for women to be the best in their careers and at home. As a business owner, I feel fortunate to create a work environment that makes the work-life balance a priority.”

Ms. Clark has dedicated 15 of her 20 years in the field of medical communications to the business of strategic publication planning. In 2004, she was asked to join the Steering Committee and help develop the mission and guiding principles of the International Society of Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP). Ms. Clark’s professional journey culminated in 2005 with the formation of Peloton Advantage with Chief Scientific Officer and Principal Michael J. McLaughlin, MD.

Ms. Clark is actively involved in charitable community outreach programs such as the Lymphoma and Leukemia Foundation’s annual Team in Training event, local food banks, and nonprofit organizations such as Hudson Cradle, which provides care to homeless infants/border babies with special health and developmental needs, and New Jersey Battered Women’s Shelter.

Over the past 15 years, Ms. Clark has hired and mentored over 50 women in the medical communications industry, and she successfully promotes a strong work-life balance at Peloton Advantage. Ms. Clark is currently spearheading the development of a network of past Alfred University Women’s Soccer alumni to support the current class of student athletes through fundraising, networking, career development internships, and job placement.

Colleagues and clients congratulate Ms. Clark on this well-deserved award. The employees of Peloton Advantage are especially proud of their leader and her contributions to the industry, community, and their lives.

The list of women honored by this award can be found at http://www.njbiz.com/supplements/81302-women-in-business-2010

August 2009 - Michael J. McLaughlin, MD, Chief Scientific Officer and Principal of Peloton Advantage, has been selected as one of the “100 Most Inspiring People”in the life sciences industry by PharmaVOICE. Michael’s profile, in the Change Agent category, appears in the July/August 2009 issue of PharmaVOICE. According to PharmaVOICE, this recognition is based on how Dr. McLaughlin has inspired and motivated those around him, his influence as a corporate leader, and his positive impact on the industry through his actions. Dr. McLaughlin was selected based on his ability to view industry trends as challenges and not burdens, as opportunities and not obstacles; his passion and conviction; his innovation and ability to think outside-the-box and develop breakthrough strategies, products, and services; his pioneering of new paths, lifting his company to new heights; and his mentorship of the next generation of industry leaders.

Coworkers, colleagues, and clients have offered congratulations to Dr. McLaughlin on this significant achievement. The employees of Peloton Advantage are truly proud of and inspired by Dr. McLaughlin.

The July/August 2009 issue of PharmaVoice, as well as bonus content, can be downloaded here:

May 2009 - Peloton Advantage’s abstract submission, “The Role of Medical Publications in Determining Access, Coverage and Reimbursement Policy”, was selected for an oral presentation at the 5th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center, PA, on April 20-22, 2009.  John W. Draper, SVP, Health Care Management, presented the results of a health care decision-maker survey highlighting the critical role of publications in the new health care marketplace.

April 2009 - Peloton Advantage continues to expand its leadership role in the medical publications industry. Several employees were actively involved in planning and executing the 5th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP). ISMPP committee involvement included: Abstract/Poster Judging (Kimberley Gertsen, Account Director), Annual Program (Bela Engler, Senior Account Manager), Certification (Paul Ricigliano, Account Director), Membership (Carolyn Clark, President), and Standards and Best Practices (John Draper, SVP, Health Care Management). Kimberley Gertsen also served as a faculty member for the Publications 201 Workshop and as the moderator for a Career Development Roundtable Session. John Draper also moderated an Evidence-Based Medicine Roundtable Session.

April 2009 - Peloton Advantage is proud to recognize Account Director Kimberley Gertsen, Senior Account Director Ann Loftus, Account Director Paul Ricigliano, and Group Director Rachel Strother for receiving their Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) certification. The CMPP certification program was recently instituted by the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) to distinguish individuals who “demonstrate a level of knowledge and experience that is required to effectively plan and execute a medical publications program” and agree “to act in a positive manner to practice and promote ethical and legal standards, while upholding the integrity of medical publication professionals and ISMPP as an organization.” These accomplishments represent the ongoing dedication of Peloton Advantage and its employees to set the standard for the medical publications industry.

April 2008 - Peloton Advantage, LLC was pleased to participate in the 4th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP): Mapping Success: New Rules of the Road for Medical Publications at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center in Philadelphia, PA, on April 28-30, 2008. Click the links to view our conference poster and ad.