Miranda Tradewell
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Results-oriented writing professional with experience preparing concise and accurate technical documents. Expert at delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines. Talented individual collaborates with cross-functional teams for accuracy and clarity of technical content.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Medical Writer
Self-employeed
01.2010 - Current
- Supported successful product launches through timely completion of strategic projects and publications.
- Suggested ideas for new projects to current clients that aligned with and advanced business goals.
- Interpreted and synthesized scientific data to create compelling messaging, scientific stories and narratives that aligned with client business goals.
- Ensured compliance with industry guidelines and regulations by closely adhering to established writing standards and processes.
- Adapted writing style to suit primary and secondary care physicians, specialists, nurses, patients and other stakeholders.
- Collaborated with clinicians, clinical scientists and biostatisticians to interpret study results and accurately reflect in relevant documents.
- Reviewed projects for scientific accuracy to align with project brief and incorporate internal and client or author feedback.
- Developed comprehensive medical content for various platforms, increasing audience engagement and understanding.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality output.
- Gained trust and established connections with clients beyond projects to obtain repeat business and widen existing scope and services.
- Effectively communicated complex scientific concepts to non-expert audiences through targeted messaging strategies.
- Created medical education materials tailored to specific audiences, improving overall knowledge retention among healthcare professionals.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to support clinical study reports, enhancing credibility of research findings.
- Identified and leveraged resources to understand underlying science and product strategy.
- Engaged with key opinion leaders and clinical trial investigators to author publications.
- Proofread copy written by clients and investigators to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Editorial Consultant (Senior Medical Writer)
Complete Healthcare Communications
05.2012 - 12.2019
- Contributed to successfully publication of over 20 manuscripts and 50 posters/oral presentations through skillful collaboration with team members across diverse therapeutic areas.
- Reviewed and revised manuscripts, improving clarity, coherence, and overall quality.
- Worked closely with clients and authors to develop compelling content that resonated with target audiences and met clients needs.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions for new content ideas, helping generate innovative concepts for clients.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, effectively meeting deadlines and delivering results.
- Assisted clients in refining their message, resulting in more impactful communications.
- Conducted gap analyses of existing literature to identify areas requiring improvement or additional information, to help advise future publications.
- Achieved strict deadlines with effective prioritization and time management skills for completion of high-quality deliverables.
- Mentored junior medical writers in best practices and industry standards, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced team productivity.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on relevant therapeutic areas and regulations, allowing for informed decision-making during document preparation.
- Reviewed projects for scientific accuracy to align with project brief and incorporate internal and client or author feedback.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers.
Postdoctoral Researcher
McGill University
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Mentored five junior researchers, enhancing their skills and supporting their career development.
- Contributed to 8 high-impact publications by collaborating with fellow researchers and providing critical input.
- Secured grant funding for collaborative projects through persuasive proposal writing and networking efforts.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to inform experimental design and maintain awareness of current trends in the field.
- Applied advanced statistical techniques to analyze experimental results.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
Education
Ph.D. - Neuroscience
McGill University
Montreal, QC01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC05.2001
Skills
- Patient education, MSL training, grants, literature assessments and gap analysis, continuing education, advisory board participation and report writing, conference coverage, slide presentations and speaker's notes, script writing for modules, website content
- Conference abstracts, posters, and oral presentations
- Manuscripts on preclinical studies, clinical trials, post-marketing studies, observations and RWE studies, HEOR
- Comprehensive narrative reviews
- White papers and monographs
Medical writing and editing
Publications
Therapeutic areas
- Oncology (solid tumors and hematological cancers)
- Inflammation
- Cardiovascular
- Hematology
- Diabetes
- Neuroscience and neurology
- Bone health and bone metastases
- Virology (HIV, hepatitis C)
Hobbies
Performing in Gilbert and Sullivan shows; captaining Ultimate Frisbee teams
Timeline
Editorial Consultant (Senior Medical Writer)
Complete Healthcare Communications
05.2012 - 12.2019
Freelance Medical Writer
Self-employeed
01.2010 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher
McGill University
01.2009 - 05.2011
Ph.D. - Neuroscience
McGill University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Victoria
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