Medical Editor Copy
Resume:
Karen E Sullivan
Belvidere, NJ 07823
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SKILLS
Medical/Pharma copy editing, proofreading, fact checking, and development of promotional educational materials
Expert knowledge of AMA 11th edition, APA, AP, and client-specific writing styles
Excellent offsite/remote project and time management skills; able to meet multiple tight deadlines
In-depth understanding of routing and production processes, OPDP guidelines, and FDA advertising regulations for fair balance,
safety information, and branding placement
Expert user of PowerPoint, Word, and Excel for Mac and Windows; Articulate; Adobe PDF editing; Sharepoint; Workfront; Egnyte; WebVantage; ProofHQ; InDesign; and PubMed
Management and coaching of junior editorial/freelance staff
EDUCATION
BA, English: Rowan University of New Jersey
MAED, Instructional Design and Distance Learning: University of Phoenix
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Medical Editor III (Remote), 1/24 to present Artech, Inc., Morristown, NJ
Act as backup editor on AbbVie cosmetic and therapeutic products, carrying out pre-and post-MLR material reviews, fact checking, and incorporation of client changes.
Senior Editor (Remote), 2/22 to 12/23
FCB Health New York, An IPG Health Company; New York, NY
Served as lead editor on new digital and hard-copy promotional materials for Novartis nephrology patients in the United States. Ensured accuracy of manuscripts in development; maintained US renal patient style guide; fact checked, resolved, and carried over client medical/legal review and style revisions; and advised project teams of potential editorial challenges and solutions. Assisted copywriters by identifying appropriate reference sources and communicating OPDP and AMA guidelines to facilitate submission of top-quality materials on extremely tight deadlines.
Senior Biomedical Editor (Remote), 3/21 to 2/22
Consultant Medical Copy Editor (Remote), 1/19 to 3/21
Vaniam Group, Inc.; Chicago, IL
Served as primary editorial contact for Vaniam’s market research division, Curio Science, assuring accuracy of its domestic and international biomedical conference materials including study findings, playbooks, market strategy slide decks, and Key Opinion Leader/Advisory Board outreach plans. Ensured that Curio Science presentations and accompanying materials conveyed appropriate, accurate branding and messaging to targeted healthcare specialists. Created and maintained editorial training materials and style guides specific to Curio Science projects. Mentored and coached junior editorial staff.
Senior Copy Editor (Hybrid Remote), 2/17 to 12/18
Benchworks; Philadelphia, PA
Partnering with Editorial Director, developed and implemented updated standard editorial operating procedures encompassing fact checking, project management, interdepartmental routing, and quality assurance. Mentored and coached editorial and staff as needed.
Medical Editor, 6/15 to 12/16
BioPharm Communications, LLC; New Hope, PA
Edited and fact checked physician-targeted promotional newsletters, web site content, banner apps, video programs, and direct-mail pieces. Helped reconcile copy and studio layout challenges to assure that necessary text appeared correctly alongside corresponding artwork and logos while meeting FDA requirements for their placement. Maintained client style manuals.
Freelance Senior Medical Editor, 9/14 to 5/15
The Access Group; Berkeley Heights, NJ
Oversaw editorial review of Managed Markets plan materials, including direct-to-physician and consumer educational pieces, Medicare coverage updates, and pharmaceutical payer promotional items. Worked closely with Client Services, Project Managers, copywriters, and studio to assure accuracy of materials during the review process. Managed delegation of projects to freelance staff.
Consultant Editorial Manager, 5/14 to 8/14
Compass Healthcare Marketers (assignment through The Creative Group); Hamilton, NJ
Provided editorial management of digital orphan-drug communications including web sites, product pages, white papers, and direct email campaigns for clients including Biogen, Sarepta, Actelion, and Upsher-Smith. Coordinated editorial job routing and delivery of projects against tight deadlines.
Consultant Web Editor and Copywriter (Remote), 1/13 to 5/14
Holistic Blends, Inc. (assignment through MGD Services); Syracuse, NY
Oversaw the rewriting, reorganizing, and updating of the company’s entire web site to comply with FDA advertising guidelines for promotion of their gluten-free dietary programs and complementary over-the-counter dietary supplement products. Responsible for testing all product pages, web links, banners, and corresponding direct email campaigns utilized in revised web site.
Freelance Medical Editor, 9/13 to 11/13
Artcraft Health; Flemington, NJ
Edited, revised, and fact-checked hard-copy pharmaceutical advertising pieces, press releases, and sales materials to reflect client and AMA styles. Assured accuracy of charts, graphs, artwork, logos, and layouts.
Freelance Editor, 7/11 to 1/13
ICC Lowe; Parsippany, NJ
Lead editor on hard-copy Sunovion education and training and Biogen Fc Fusion technology (hemophilia). Responsible for all interactive promotional pieces produced by PACE, ICC Lowe’s digital advertising subsidiary; in this role, edited and tested banners, apps, iPad-based eDetails, interactive sales training pieces, and client web pages.
Senior Editor, 12/10 to 4/11
BioLumina NY; New York, NY
Lead editor/editorial point of contact for hard-copy Genentech/Biogen oncology projects.
Pharmaceutical Editor, 9/09 to 11/10
Wedgewood Communications; Green Brook, NJ
Lead editor on Novo Nordisk projects. Edited hard-copy direct-to-physician and consumer informational pieces and sales training materials to conform to client copy and style requirements and assure accuracy.
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