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Freelance Healthcare & Medical Copy editor/Proofreader
Deborah Powell
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Ruislip, United Kingdom
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Freelance copy editor/proofreader with 10 years' experience in editing/checking medical communications materials for several leading med comms agencies and preparing manuscripts for medical journals. High levels of attention to detail and commitment to quality, excellent written communication and presentation skills and in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Record of success in managing information services with a major pharmaceutical company. Previous experience in creative writing for web sites and marketing of services, including tailoring training programmes and resources for end-users.
Specialties: Diploma in copy-editing and proofreading. Skilled in editing medical communications materials, journal manuscripts, CME training resources, presentations, newsletters, Zinc/Veeva management, KOL profiles, reference checking, information research and analysis, database administration, web site maintenance.
Specialties: Diploma in copy-editing and proofreading. Skilled in editing medical communications materials, journal manuscripts, CME training resources, presentations, newsletters, Zinc/Veeva management, KOL profiles, reference checking, information research and analysis, database administration, web site maintenance.
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English
Fluently
French
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My experience
2011 - ?
freelance
Freelance Medical Copy-editor/Proofreader
various med comms agencies.
Record of success in helping to deliver excellence in medical communications, including training programmes and meeting resources for healthcare professionals. Previous experience in managing information services with a major pharmaceutical company. Self-motivated, well-organised individual, accustomed to using own initiative to prioritise work to meet deadlines. High levels of attention to detail and commitment to quality, excellent written communication and presentation skills and in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
Career and Achievements
Freelance Medical Copy-editor/Proofreader Apr 2011-to date
Experienced in editing/proofing/referencing a wide range of medical communications/medical education materials for leading healthcare communications agencies, including advisory board/conference/ webinar materials and slides, HCP training resources, speaker biographies and key opinion leader profiles, preparing and submitting manuscripts for medical journals and checking proofs, Zinc/Veeva management. Completed internship with a start-up company writing content for a consumer health information portal.
Clients include: Livewire Editorial Communications; EPG Health; imc (integrated medhealth communication); Cofactor Science; MJL; Prescript; Wave Healthcare; Illuminatis; Impact Medical Education; Spoonful of Sugar.
Career and Achievements
Freelance Medical Copy-editor/Proofreader Apr 2011-to date
Experienced in editing/proofing/referencing a wide range of medical communications/medical education materials for leading healthcare communications agencies, including advisory board/conference/ webinar materials and slides, HCP training resources, speaker biographies and key opinion leader profiles, preparing and submitting manuscripts for medical journals and checking proofs, Zinc/Veeva management. Completed internship with a start-up company writing content for a consumer health information portal.
Clients include: Livewire Editorial Communications; EPG Health; imc (integrated medhealth communication); Cofactor Science; MJL; Prescript; Wave Healthcare; Illuminatis; Impact Medical Education; Spoonful of Sugar.
Pharmaceutical, Advisory board, Science, Health, Veeva, Medical and Health Science writing and editing, Proofreading, Referencing, Medical communications, Medical education, Training materials, Publications, Data Checking
2008 - 2009
job
Regulatory Affairs Operations Executive
GlaxoSmithKline.
Reorganised regulatory file room, including updating of SOPs and process guides in preparation for MHRA inspection. Devised new archiving system and wrote guidelines so that any member of department could retrieve official product files. Organised pilot of new electronic method of product licence submissions & variations, increasing speed of transactions and regulatory approvals.
Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory, Project Management, Change management
2004 - 2008
job
Records Management Advisor
GlaxoSmithKline.
Established network of 'records champions' from all departments in head office and led programme of education and awareness activities to achieve policy compliance across company, leading to improved management of company records and office filing space. Designed and launched simplified records management toolkit for 600 field-based staff with low awareness of the policy.
Compliance, Records management
2000 - 2003
job
Information Services Manager
GlaxoSmithKline.
Led the planning, launch and implementation of a 'virtual medical library'; managed communication of plan to key stakeholders, design of 'self-service information shop', training of end-users, negotiation with providers of electronic sources. Project resulted in cost and space savings and increased use of electronic resources.
Training, Service, Implementation, Planning, Manager, Project Management, Change management
1987 - 1999
job
Business Information Advisor
GlaxoSmithKline.
Managed the design and launch of medical library Intranet site and electronic bulletins to replace paper-based services resulting in increased number of users and cost savings. Set up and managed a new distance-learning centre, which gave all employees access to training and development resources. Involved in planning and implementing relocation of medical library and associated services from Greenford to Stockley Park site.
Training, Development, Planning, Digital communication
1984 - 1987
job
Senior Information Executive
IMS International.
Project plan, Project Management, Database administration, Training
1982 - 1983
job
Scientific Officer
North London Blood Transfusion Centre.
My education
1978
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1981
Bristol University
BSc Hons, Biochemistry
BSc Hons, Biochemistry
1976
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1978
Lowlands Sixth Form College
Secondary, A levels, AS Levels
Secondary, A levels, AS Levels
1971
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1976
Heriots Wood Grammar School
Secondary, O levels, S Levels
Secondary, O levels, S Levels
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