Description

Talented and prolific science/medical writer and editor, with several years of experience in the online healthcare, science, and research publishing industry.

Experience in scientific research in the biotech industry, in a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company.

High interest in science communications and advocacy work.

Experience in delivering work under tight deadlines.

Dedicated, organized and methodical with good interpersonal skills. Continuous pursuit of quality and excellence on all deliverables. Fast learner.

Languages

Portuguese
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Lisbon (up to 50km)

Cactus Communications Services Pte Ltd
Editor Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology
RESEARCH
April 2020 - Today (6 years and 2 months)
Lisbon, Portugal
• Editing scientific research manuscripts for language, scientific accuracy, flow, logic, and target journals' format guidelines and specifications
• Prepare covering letters, according to clients' needs
• Provide feedback on the writing and work of clients
• Prepare letter from editor, detailing areas for improvement, writing suggestions, and general feedback
Copywriting Proofreading/Editing Science Medical writing Academic writing
Madrid, EP Health Marketing
Medical Writer
PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
September 2021 - February 2024 (2 years and 5 months)
Madrid, Spain
- Medical writing
- Content creation in different formats for marketing purposes
- Copyediting
- Copywriting
Medical writing Copywriting Writing Content marketing Communication
BioNews Services
Managing Science Editor
June 2016 - March 2020 (3 years and 9 months)
Florida, USA
• Daily delivery of scientific and accurate content and news, on specific rare disease online platforms
• Daily research and reading up on the most recent findings, published studies and top-line data from ongoing, complete, and planned clinical trials
• Research and craft interviews with clinical trials' principal investigators and other scientists central to therapies' development and approval
• Manage a community of science writers, distribute work and tasks, in collaboration with other managing editors
• Fact-check all the science facts in a story and discuss in-depth science content
• Edit stories according to company standards, always with the various stakeholders' needs in mind (rare disease patients, families, caregivers, and clients)
• Offer feedback and mentorship to writers and less experienced team members, with the best possible final product/story in mind
• Follow-up on published stories, make the necessary changes, respond to readers' comments