Lori Malvey

** ********* ******

Newton, NJ *****

Phone: 973-***-****

E-mail: ab9yfh@r.postjobfree.com

A communications expert in the areas of medical communications, digital

copywriting, technical writing, public relations, executive ghostwriting,

software/computer documentation, medical research, PowerPoint development,

and general business (finance, IT, education). Holds a life science B.S.

Nutrition degree, and readily understands science and general business.

Skills include the ability to understand and communicate complex or simple

information to a wide range of audiences. Accomplished at interviewing

subject matter experts, and enjoys working with global scientists and

technical personnel. Strong work ethic, easy to work with, and meets

deadlines.

Therapeutic Areas of Expertise: Oncology (breast, skin & lung cancers;

cell signaling), Virology & Immunology (Hepatitis B & C), Asthma,

Biomarkers/Diagnostics, Nutrition, Personalized Health Care.

EXPERIENCE:

Lori Malvey, Freelance Writer Newton, NJ

Writer & Editor

. NOVARTIS CORPORATION via Berry Ecke Associates - Consulting Group

Newton, NJ 2009 - Present

Provides ghostwriting, digital copywriting, technical writing, research,

and business writing/editing services for Berry Ecke Associates Public

Relations, a NJ public relations firm specializing in corporate

communications for the pharmaceutical industry. Writes original

SharePoint and iPad website content/articles from research and subject

matter expert input (scientist-provided information, clinical data, and

information systems). Also, creates PowerPoint slides. Includes:

Oncology Global Development Department. Wrote original articles for

Novartis' internal communications website for the Oncology Global

Development department. Subjects included Clinical R&D pipeline

compounds, drug combination therapy, clinical pharmacology, new

initiatives, and more. Therapeutic areas included cancer in general and

non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, and melanoma.

Learning Department. Wrote brochures and SharePoint articles describing

and promoting Novartis education initiatives. Also, Ghostwriter for the

Chief Learning Officer (CLO), composing published trade magazine

articles about corporate strategies and accomplishments. Included an

original article about the Novartis "Leadership for Scientists" program

and the M1 Leadership Development program.

Information Technology Department (Global Infrastructure Services).

Wrote original articles for Novartis' internal communications website

(SharePoint) for the Global Infrastructure Services department. Subjects

to date include IT initiatives, data center upgrades, Compliance

(Sarbanes-Oxley), and new technology overviews. Also, Ghostwriter for

the VP of IT Infrastructure.

Oncology Information Technology Department. Wrote and edited technical

documentation for various IT projects and initiatives. Included:

composed project abstracts for all Oncology IT systems (LIMS, In.Site,

oMAP, M12.0 MINova Quest, Salesforce.com, etc.), edited the service

offerings catalog, and composed original SharePoint articles about

system development (Agile Methodology, Constellation 2.0 system, and

more). Also, wrote about Customer Relationship Management.

Regulatory Affairs - Political Action Committee (PAC) Department.

Wrote original articles for Novartis PAC newsletter highlighting current

affairs on a national and state level.

Finance Department. Wrote original articles based on subject matter

expert knowledge. Topics included financial initiatives, implementing

cost saving measures, accounting practices, and procurement policies.

Alcon & General Medicines Departments. Wrote original articles about

department initiatives. Created PowerPoint slides on "as needed" basis

to accompany articles.

Generics (SANDOZ). Lead writer for the North American Newsletter "Sandoz

Access US." Composed articles on supply chain, product launch, employee

profiles, quality assurance, leadership, and the political landscape for

generics. Included research, and obtaining information from interviews

and PowerPoint presentations.

. ROCHE CORPORATION via Berry Ecke Associates - Consulting Group Newton,

NJ 2009 - Present

Copywriter for Roche's Personalized Healthcare initiative. Wrote

original articles about different cancers as well as asthma and

hepatitis B/hepatitis C. Also, wrote about drug mechanisms of action,

diagnostics, and compound overviews. Articles appeared in both external

press releases and internal communications (website & global corporate

publication Hexagon).

. Various Freelance Projects via Elance or Direct Hire Global

1999 - 2010

General: Created original news articles (NJ Herald, Sussex County, NJ)

and website content for online magazines (Pharmaceutical Online). Job

duties included interviewing subject matter experts and writing,

editing, and proofreading.

Website Development: Search Engine Optimization writer (SEO) for small

business websites. Included writing original website content for a

cleaning company in New Zealand, a medical tourism website in Costa

Rica, and a physician locator website in the U.S.

IBM via Rohn Rogers Associates - Consulting Group Parsippany, NJ

1995 - 1996

Technical Writer/Desktop Publisher

. Wrote, edited, and typeset business case studies about successful IT

projects for an automation configuration department. Included assisting

IBM team in every facet of the writing and presentation of research

findings.

World Medical Communications Cedar Knolls, NJ

1993 - 1994

Desktop Publisher

. Typeset bimonthly and quarterly medical magazines for physicians

utilizing desktop publishing/illustration software. Included importing

text from Word, scanning and finishing line art/photos, proofreading,

and printing to film.

AT&T via 3D Information Services - Consulting Group Somerset, NJ

1990-1993

Technical Writer/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

. Worked with C++ programmers to compose and typeset computer system

application user manuals and other informational literature for a

financial analysis department. Conducted subject matter research with

programmers and corporate managers. Wrote standard operating procedures,

quick reference guides, system flow charts, brochures, forms, training

seminar info, code handbooks, and proposals.

. Performed user interface (UI) system testing. Identified menu errors and

data integrity problems, recommended report design alterations, and

suggested modifications for user interface to better accommodate users.

. Designed and documented the standard operating procedures used by AT&T's

residence billing and collections department. Performed needs analysis

with related corporate departments, and helped develop the procedures

used for collecting overdue accounts. Worked with programmers to write

user manual chapters for the computerized collection system, and

provided hotline support for field inquiries. Composed the collection

letter portfolio used to pursue overdue funds.

. Worked with managers and computer programmers to compose a system user

guide for AT&T's in-house hardware inventory system (UNIX environment).

Conducted department needs analysis, researched software/hardware

applications, and performed user group interviews.

. Composed detailed technical descriptions of AT&T's service offerings for

a computerized library system and correlated printed handbooks.

EDUCATION: B.S. Nutrition, with an English emphasis. Montclair State

University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey

Member of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)

Studied Regulatory Writing with Dr. Susanna Dodgson, Medical Journal

of Therapeutics Africa (Clinical Study Reports, Protocols, ICH

E3, cGMP, etc.).

Computer & Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Visio,

Recording/Audio Software (Audacity,

Editorial Skills: Apple Logic), PageMaker, SharePoint, Medical

Research, Proofreading, AMA Manual of Style.

Currently studying SQL.

Hobby: Singer/Songwriter

References and writing samples available upon request.

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