Dr Shylaja B Rajiv
Email: **********@*****.***
Ph: +678-***-****
Deeply accomplished and result driven professional with around 6 years of distinguished experience in
the area of medical content management and adept at communicating complex scientific information
to a variety of audiences. Have extensive experience in writing and editing reviews, manuscripts,
abstracts, monographs, CMEs, and patient information databases in clinical and non-clinical areas such
as cardiology, oncology, gynecology, reproductive health, pedriactics, immunology, genetics, dentistry,
ophthalmology, neurology, nephrology, and endocrinology.
Notable Accomplishments
Within a short duration, got promoted from medical writer to assistant editor.
Developed in-depth review articles for in-house journals, which were approved and appreciated
by internationally reputed specialists in reproductice health
Led a team of 5 members to develop content on cardiovascular diseases, their specific
biomarkers and equipments for diagnosing various diseases apart from patient and physician
education material for a leading medical equipment company
Prepared in-depth articles on various complex topics related to genetics for a US -based
database client
Headed a team to prepare a manuscript and consensus statement on infertility management in
Indian scenario
Part of a team that prepared a monograph for a world-leading company, which provides
scientific, technical, and medical services
Professional
Experience
iLogy Healthcare Solutions Pvt. Ltd. March 2008 – Sept 2012
As Assistant Editor, worked extensively on two gynecological and reproductive health-related
interpretive journals, making them highly recognized and increased the audience base.
Key responsibilities include:
Handling all aspects of the editorial process
Copy editing and proofing
Developing full-length review articles
Reviewing and editing both external and in-house articles in order to ensure accuracy of data
and its compliance with the publication’s guidelines and policies
Mentoring new writers and coordinating with the team to improve and maintain content quality
Training new writers on AMA style of writing
Developing editorial calendar, event calendar, and ensuring successful on -time completion of
each issue of the publications
Identifying and inviting external authors of international repute to contribute in the publication
Identifying and interviewing researchers of international repute to contribute to Interview
section in the publications
Creating media partnerships for academic and commercial conferences and managing client
relations.
Apart from the journal-related activities, successfully handled various external projects.
Developed CME modules, patient information databases, monographs, leave behind literature
(LBLs), manuscripts, white papers, and other medical-related articles
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Developed articles for medical journals pertaining to diverse medical specialties
Prepared patient educational material as per client requirements
Griha Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 2007 to 2008
As Domain Expert-Healthcare, responsible for providing catalog content services including data
classification, cleansing, enrichment, and content creation.
Key achievements and responsibilities included:
Classified data including Data Cleansing and Enrichment to g lobal schema such as UNSPSC.
Provided quality control and assurance verification for the data classified.
Interacted with US clients for clarification of queries.
Achievements: Promoted as Head of the Family within 6 months.
Prior to this, worked as a dentist for 4 years
Dentocare, R.T Nagar 2003 - 2005
RMV Superspeciality Dental Clinic, Sanjaynagar 2005-2007
Key responsibilities included:
Managed private clinical practice individually
Performed
Root canal treatment
Minor dental surgeries
Extractions
Fillings
Denture construction
Crown and bridge work.
Education & Credentials
FUNDAMENTAL CERTIFICATION COURSE IN TECHNICAL WRITING (120 HOURS), THE WRITERS
BLOCK (TWB), 2007-2008
Learnings from TWB
Creating User Manuals
Creating Instruction Manuals
Creating Brochures
Creating styles and templates
Creating Online Help
Tools Learnt
Microsoft Office
SnagIt 8
Macromedia RoboHelp X5
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT (PGPHM)
M.S Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bangalore, 2007
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY (BDS)
Government Dental College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,2002
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Skills and Achievements
Skills Achievements
Achieved distinction in PGPHM
Excellent communication skills
Participated as a volunteer in dental
Excellent interpersonal skills
seminars
Good analytical and decisive ability
Achieved 92% in both SSLC and PUC
Excellent ability to work efficiently in
Board Exams
teams as well as independently
Good time management skills.
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