Medical communications experience

Freelance Medical Writer & CHE Consultant (Jan 2005-June 2008; Mar 2010-Present)

• Freelance writing, editing, consulting and publication management

 
Integrated Healthcare Communications: Sr. Medical Writer (Jun 2008-Apr 2010)

• Provide research, writing, editing and proofreading support on all CME programs
• Manage program timelines and client deliverables; liaise with faculty and pharmaceutical clients; prepare sales proposals

 
Elsevier Canada: Executive Editor (Nov 2006-Oct 2007, freelance contract)

• Develop CME program/publication concepts; prepare and deliver sales proposals and contracts
• Oversee program production and delivery by working with clients, internal staff and freelancers

 
The Medicine Group: Editorial Director (Jan 2004-Jan 2005)

• Manage all CME projects including in-house and freelance writers/editors, budgets and timelines
• Provide research, writing, editing and proofreading assistance
• Liaise with faculty and pharmaceutical clients

 
Pulsus Group Inc: Director of Publications (Aug 1996-Oct 2002)

• Manage publication of 10 peer-reviewed medical journals and customized CME projects for the pharmaceutical industry including in-house and freelance staff, budgets, timelines and contracts
• Liaise with Medical Associations and Editors-in-Chief to determine direction, content and scheduling of publications

 
HealthLink Communications: Editorial Director (Aug 1995-Aug 1996)

• Manage all CME  projects including in-house and freelancer staff, printers, budgets and timelines
• Provide research, writing, editing, proofreading and layout assistance

 
STA Communications: Director of Publications (April 1992-Aug 1995)

• Manage publication of 5 medical journals and customized print projects for the pharmaceutical industry
• Manage The Canadian Journal of Continuing Medical Education, including content selection, assigning articles to physicians, editing, layout and prepress