Medical Project Manager

SATVINDER BACHOO MSc

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A highly capable, ambitious and versatile Senior Medical Writer/Project

Manager with valuable writing and communications experience gained in the

medical agency and regulatory environment, research institutes and leading-

edge companies in the medical science sector.

Good knowledge of the work involved in medical communications, medical

information, regulatory writing and the pharmaceutical industry. Excellent

experience with developing publication plans and writing primary

manuscripts and review articles, abstracts and posters; product monographs;

training manuals; medical information associated documents such as medical

response letters, literature reviews and and slide kits; clinical materials

such as patients safety narratives and CSRs; marketing materials such as

patient leaflets; and new business proposals (RFIs and RFPs). Extensive use

of literature search databases, such as PubMed and Dialog. Key therapy

areas include diabetes, allergy, cancer pain, cardiovascular disease,

gastroenterology, men's health and osteoporosis; experience in other

therapy areas includes asthma and oncology.

Highly committed, self-motivated, pro-active and organised. Very high

standards and meticulous attention to detail. Excellent mentoring,

interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. A team player equally

capable of working independently. A reputation for being a quick learner,

working well under pressure, and delivering project goals against demanding

deadlines.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Senior Medical Writer/Project Manager, Kinapse Ltd, Wimbledon. June 2009-

April 2013

Managing and training a team of offshore writers, and reviewing and

providing guidance on their written work to facilitate the preparation of

high quality medical and scientific materials that support the planned

marketing strategies and scientific requirements of the client(s)

Achievements:

. As listed for Gardiner-Caldwell London, Medical Action Communications

and Acumen

. Managing and mentoring two teams of medical writers (approximately 5

in each) in India

. Reviewing the work of and providing constructive feedback for the

team, as required

. Effectively project managing and ensuring timely delivery of high-

quality projects to global clients that are delivered within spec and

on budget

. Writing, reviewing and editing clinical study reports (CSRs), patient

study narratives, web synopses, protocols and investigator brochures

according to ICH guidelines

. Working within and helping to establish the Medical Information

division within Kinapse Ltd

. Developing and reviewing medical response documents in the therapy

areas of multiple sclerosis, gastroenterology and osteoporosis

. Communicating information in a scientifically accurate, technically

correct manner, in line with templates and SOPs

. Becoming familiar with and working in line with the ABPI Code of

Practice, and training others medical writers as required

. Conducting and analysing outputs from extensive literature searches;

and communicating the findings in a concise manner as required

. Diligently remaining up-to-date with the pharma client's marketed

products and any associated updates and developments with these

. Compiling and delivering business proposals (RFIs and RFPs) to

existing and potential new clients; identifying new business

opportunities

Senior Medical Writer, Acumen Healthcare, Basingstoke. Jan 2008-

June 2009

Left Acumen in order to expand my Project Management skills, work with and

train medical writers in Asia and India, and expand my writing capabilities

within the clinical/regulatory sector

Achievements:

. As listed for Gardiner-Caldwell London and Medical Action

Communications

. Further developed my writing skills and produced more diverse

materials, such as value dossiers, systematic reviews and publication

plans

. Developed novel medical communication strategies for the clients

. Prepared clear and effective business proposals, budget estimates and

schedules

. Closely worked with and mentored junior medical writers (2)

Medical Writer, Medical Action Communications (MAC), Bracknell. June 2006-

Jan 2008

Left MAC in order to gain experience of working across multiple accounts in

a smaller agency, where medical writers have a more diverse and hands-on

role on all aspects of medical education

Achievements:

. As listed for Gardiner-Caldwell London

. Developed and adapted my writing style to produce diverse materials,

such as product monographs, scientific slide kits and training manuals

. Reviewed the work of junior members of staff (1)

. Took an active project management role with respect to status and

planning

. Provided appropriate resolutions to issues regarding content and

progress of materials

. Effectively prioritised workloads on a number of accounts to meet

demanding deadlines

Associate Medical Writer, Gardiner-Caldwell London, Maidenhead. June 2004-

June 2006

Left GCL in order to further my experience within the field of medical

writing with respect to working with new pharmaceutical clients, therapy

areas and types of written materials

Achievements:

. Prepared scientific materials within established timelines that were of

high quality in terms of content, data interpretation, accuracy,

organisation, format and consistency

. Produced an array of literature, including primary manuscripts, review

articles, abstracts, posters, scientific reports, marketing documents

and meeting materials within the therapy areas of diabetes and allergy

. Used and applied a diversity of writing styles to effectively

communicate the scientific information and key messages to the target

audience(s)

. Interacted effectively with clients and key opinion leaders,

particularly those in the field of diabetes; proactively gaining their

feedback, and initiating and facilitating effective interactions among

reviewers as required

. Attended and made effective contributions on teleconferences, status

meetings and training sessions

. Worked effectively with internal and external colleagues to organise

and run successful advisory boards and symposia in the field of

diabetes

. Communicated and worked efficiently with the internal team, including

account managers, medical writers, editors and studio personnel to

ensure deadlines were met

. Maintained and developed current knowledge and kept abreast of all

relevant literature

Senior Experimental Officer, Syngenta, Jealott's Hill, Bracknell. Sept

2002-April 2004

Research and development of novel products using genetic and molecular

techniques

Achievements:

. As listed for Zeneca below

. Investigated and designed novel ideas for future research and

development projects

. Prepared and presented scientific findings to senior managers and

business teams

. Worked closely with and supervised junior members of the team (2)

Technical Representative, Bio-Rad Limited, Hemel Hempstead. Sept 2001-

Sept 2002

Secondment through Syngenta: provision of technical support for Bio-Rad

customers

Achievements:

. Effectively dealt with customer enquiries in the UK, Europe and USA

. Trained sales representatives and assisted them, as needed, on

customer visits

. Kept up-to-date with new products by attending intensive training

sessions

Experimental Officer, Zeneca, Jealott's Hill, Bracknell. Sept

1998-Sept 2001

Following company merger, Zeneca was renamed Syngenta (as above)

Achievements:

. Undertook laboratory work to very high standards to implement

molecular strategies

. Compiled high quality scientific reports, papers and patents to

document completed work

. Performed literature searches to maintain and expand knowledge within

areas of interest

. Worked closely with other members of the team and within other

disciplines

. Organised high levels of work to meet strict and demanding deadlines

Research Assistant, Institute of Psychiatry, Denmark Hill, London. Sept

1997-Sept 1998

Clinical molecular genetic research on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity

Disorder (ADHD) in children

Achievements:

. Identified study patients through effective collaboration with

physicians and specialists

. Characterised genes that confer susceptibility to ADHD using molecular

techniques

. Organised work, and compiled reports and presentations within

demanding timelines

Research Assistant, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Oxford. Sept

1995-Sept 1997

Molecular research on Alpha-thalassaemia-related X-linked mental

retardation (ATR-X) syndrome

Achievements:

. Provided an efficient service to specialists and patients for pre-

natal diagnosis of ATR-X

. Studied and identified mutations that give rise to ATR-X using novel

molecular methods

. Effectively planned experiments, and wrote scientific papers within

set time allocations

EDUCATION

MSc Molecular Genetics, Leicester University. Sept 1994-

Sept 1995

. Included 9-month research project at AstraCharnwood Pharmaceuticals,

Loughborough

BSc (Hons) Applied Biology (Class 2:1), Coventry University. Sept

1990-June 1994

. Included 1-year industrial placement at Public Health Laboratory

Service, Southampton

. Awarded 'Best student of the year' prize for years 1991 and 1992

Barton Peveril College, Eastleigh, Hampshire. Sept 1988-

June 1990

Mountbatten Secondary School, Romsey, Hampshire. Sept 1983-June

1988

COMPUTING AND IT SKILLS

. Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

. EndNote and RefMan document referencing systems

. Web-sharing programs such as Datavision

. Information and literature searching on websites such as PubMed, NLM

Gateway, Health on the Net and MedScape

. Use of medical search databases, including Dialog, STN International

and Trip Database

PUBLICATIONS

1. Picketts DJ et al. Human Molecular Genetics 1996;5:1899-1907.

2. Gibbons RJ et al. Nature Genetics 1997;17:146-147.

3. Bachoo S and Gibbons RJ. European Journal of Human Genetics

1999;7(8):933-936.

4. Herbicide Resistant Plants. World Intellectual Property Organisation. WO

00/66746-747. (09-11-00).

PERSONAL

Nationality: British Citizen

Date of Birth: 09 June1972

Marital Status: Single

Interests: Keep-fit, cooking and baking, dining out, theatre and

travelling

Was a trained voluntary counselor with Cruse - a nationwide UK

bereavement charity

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