Medical Project Manager
Resume:
Nora Straub
Matawan, NJ *****
cell-732-***-****
***********@****.***
EXPERIENCED MEDICAL/PUBLICATIONS EDITOR
Summary
Wide-ranging experience in project management, technical partnership
and communication with authors/thought leaders, rewriting manuscripts
within parameters of author guidance, medical editing, research and
copy editing required for the preparation of material generated by the
medical education industry, inclusive of enduring CME materials.
Experience in managing projects and personnel in an organized fashion
to achieve timely and professional results. Extensive work history with a
focus on style, accuracy, and cohesiveness in printed materials.
Experience with preparation and editing for style, consistency, and
medical accuracy of clinical study reports, safety summaries, and
protocols for FDA approval of new pharmaceutical product.
Accomplishments
Maintained high standard of quality, professionalism, and reliability
throughout 20 years of work history, developing skills from copy editing
and proofreading to medical editing, research, communication, and
project management.
Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access
Work Experience
MannKind Corporation . Paramus, NJ (November 2008 to Present):
Medical Editor
Full-time freelance position assisting in preparing documents for FDA
approval of a new pharmaceutical product.
Editing safety documentation for style, clarity, and medical accuracy.
Work with key personnel to ensure the accuracy of clinical study reports,
protocols, and protocol amendments.
Ensuring that all components of the CSR are consistent in style and
scientifically correct.
Ensuring that data are correct as presented in the CSR.
Princeton Media Associates, Millstone, NJ (May 2007 to September
2007): Clinical Program Director
Responsible for the production of multi-accredited CME textbook on
rheumatology and related diseases.
Overall management of project included:
Selection of appropriate topics
Engagement of authoring thought leaders
Communication with thought leaders/authors
Direction of medical writers
Medical editing of chapters/AMA styling
Timely completion of chapters for layout
Adherence to CME protocols
Conceptis Technologies, Woodbridge, NJ (August 2005 to January
2006): Full-time Medical Editor
Responsibilities included the fact-checking and editing of medical slide
presentations for use by various pharmaceutical companies in an
educational capacity and the management of freelance personnel. I
also prepared instructional manuals for staff to ensure smooth control of
projects and the timely delivery of same.
Excerpta Medica, Hillsborough, NJ (September 2004 to August 2005):
Editorial Project Manager
Manage the publication of Clinical Cornerstone supplements and
issues, American Journal of Medicine supplements, Journal of Allergy
and Clinical Immunology and participate in the management of new
Elsevier journal, Gender Medicine. Responsibilities include
communication and technical partnership with authors and writers,
editing and approval of manuscripts, overseeing of the publication/print
process, and management of freelance writers and copy editors.
Edited book, Intravascular Contrast Examinations by Dr. Hugh Saxton,
for Berlex Laboratories (2003 Medical Student Education
Catalyst Communications, Inc., South Plainfield, NJ (1999-2002):
Freelance and Full-time Medical Editor/Copy Editor
Managed and Edited American Journal of Cardiology supplement
from manuscript stage to submission; (Cardiac arrhythmia---
Betapace)
Coordination with journal staff and scientific personnel, fact-checking,
resourcing, research, editing, hiring and management of additional
freelance staff
Extensive editing of newsletter series for patients and nurse
professionals (Multiple sclerosis---Betaseron)
Integrated Communications -Parsippany, NJ (1993-1998): Full-time and
Freelance Copy Editor
Extensive experience in editing educational materials including
monographs, slide kits, patient and professional newsletters, and journal
articles in therapeutic areas including, but not limited to:
Oral contraceptive---Depo-Provera; Acromegaly---Sandostatin;
Malignant melanoma Intron A; Breast cancer---Fareston; Prostate
cancer---Gemzar; Rheumatoid arthritis/Psoriasis---Neoral
The Sawtooth Group (MED)-Woodbridge, NJ (1992-1997): Freelance
Medical Editor/Copy Editor
Medical editing and copy editing in cooperation with editorial team in the
completion of projects consisting of journal articles, monographs, and
patient education. Responsibilities included fact-checking and reference
styling and checking. Therapeutic area of mention; Antianxiety---Buspar
Symedco, Inc., Princeton, NJ (1991): Full-time Editor/Copy
Editor/Proofreader
Editing and copy editing of manuscripts presented by medical and
pharmaceutical personnel for publication in various forums
Custom Slides, Inc., Plainsboro, NJ (1984-1991): Full-time Editor/Copy
Editor/Proofreader
Editor and manager of the production and on-time delivery of 35-mm
slides used for medical education (training seminars and symposia)
Ensured medical accuracy and practical artistic design
Consultant for clients regarding the technical accuracy of presentation
materials
Additional Freelance Editing/Copy Editing Positions:
Embryon, Inc., Somerville, NJ (2002-2003)
Applied Clinical Communications, Parsippany, NJ (1993-1994)
ASAP, Flemington, NJ (1991-1993)
Education
Georgian Court College (1974-1978)
BA in Elementary Education
Special interest in World Religions and Literature
Hobbies: Horseback riding, reading, gardening, bird watching, home
decorating
References available upon request
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