Experience

Foster Medical Communications

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Medical Writer

  • Aug 2009 - Present

  I provide written deliverables in support of medical device and pharmaceutical clinical trials, including regulatory applications and peer-reviewed communications. My subject matter expertise is in pain management and neuromodulation, although my skills have broad applicability. My satisfied clients include start-up biotech companies, large organizations needing additional bandwidth, hospitals, and physician scientists worldwide. My projects are produced to-order with flexibility for clients’ shifting timelines and priorities: • Literature research: indication and therapy investigation and synthesis, literature reviews, bibliographies and fully-referenced drafts • Clinical trials study documents: Phase I through IV study design consultation, study synopsis, protocol, IDE, informed consent, case report forms, investigator’s brochure • Regulatory deliverables: clinical study reports (CSRs), 510(k), PMA, IND, data analysis • Peer-reviewed publications: abstracts, posters, slide presentations, journal manuscripts, book chapters, systematic literature reviews, data-rich figure design • Supportive documents: safety summaries, procedure guides, instructions for use, white papers • Editing: proofreading, fact checking, persuasive construction, manuscript submission styling, complex document formatting Show less



ABI Rehabilitation

• New Zealand
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Director

  • Feb 2010 - Jul 2019

  Used empirical clinical data to generate statistics on the characteristics of clients, injuries, and trajectories of treatment, recovery, and outcomes. Used information is used for internal reporting, assurance to government and funders, support for contract tenders, and for publication. Liaison for research projects completed internally and in collaboration with academic institutions. Facilitated publications among staff. Used empirical clinical data to generate statistics on the characteristics of clients, injuries, and trajectories of treatment, recovery, and outcomes. Used information is used for internal reporting, assurance to government and funders, support for contract tenders, and for publication. Liaison for research projects completed internally and in collaboration with academic institutions. Facilitated publications among staff.



Boston Scientific

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Trials Manager

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

  Led conceptual, planning, and design phases for a large Phase IV randomized controlled trial. Tasks included significant research contributions to study design, cross-functional teamwork, frequent presentations and reports to senior management, and collaboration with physician advisors.

• Senior Medical Writer; Medical Writer II

  • Oct 2005 - Aug 2008

  • Supported 25+ clinical trials through study design, consultation with investigators, and comprehensive study reporting.• Led publication planning and strategy process.• Maintained strong document output and presented regularly to senior leadership teams, medical advisory board, and at national conferences.



University of Southern California

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Postdoctoral researcher, neurobiology

  • 2004 - 2005

  • Electrophysiology of neurotransmitters involved in learning and memory. • Mentored and advised students and lab assistants. • Electrophysiology of neurotransmitters involved in learning and memory. • Mentored and advised students and lab assistants.