I am a retired pharmaceutical professional with extensive experience in medical writing and editing. I have authored numerous medical abstracts, posters, and oral presentations, as well as publications in peer-reviewed medical journals. I also enjoy editing and proofreading fiction and all forms of writing.
Editing Rates
Rate Per Page
US $7.00
Rate Per Word
US $0.02
Rate Per Hour
US $49.00
NOTE: these rates are not set in stone and are only an average for this editor. The actual rate applicable to your document will depend on the depth of the edit, the quality of the writing, the topic matter, the proximity of the deadline, the length of the document and several other factors.
I am an articulate and professional freelance writer/editor, able to utilize skills acquired through academic, professional, and life experience, in any of the following areas: general proofreading and editing (for all common English language errors: grammar, spelling, punctuation, word usage, fluency); medical writing, including the creation of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and slide presentations for peer-reviewed medical journals and scientific meetings; fiction (novels and short stories); professional writing (journalism, documentation, web content). I am a retired pharmaceutical professional with 25+ years experience with a major pharmaceutical company.
The following qualifications characterize my work ethic:
*Organized and attentive to details
*Hard-working and enthusiastic
*Able to effectively manage concurrent tasks
*Able to locate and utilize resources as needed
Professional Computer Skills:
Windows applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Education:
* BS, Purdue University, Industrial Management with Technical Option in Computer Science, 1976
* MS, Purdue University, Management with Finance Option, 1977
* Completed American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) core certification in writing and editing, as well as numerous courses in the advanced certification program.
Former Occupation: Scientific Communications Associate with Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company. 1982-2008. Publications coordinator for neuroscience compounds. Responsible for developing and implementing the team’s scientific data disclosure strategy. Supervised publication writers and assistants, ensuring that deadlines were met and that appropriate medical and marketing messages were delivered. Frequently interfaced with opinion leaders to create presentations for global scientific conferences. Authored and edited numerous abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and oral presentations.
Total Pharmaceutical Industry Experience: 25+ years
Total Writing/Editing Experience: 10
Computer experience
MS Office Professional Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Scored 97% on editing test.
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