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INDEPENDENTS >> SHIRLEY SMITH
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Contact Shirley Smith
Tel: +44 (0)1244 679103
Email: shirleysmith2929@tiscali.co.uk
Summary
I have specialised in medical publishing for over 16 years, initially with Elsevier (Oxford) and PJB Publications (London), before moving into medical communications in 1998 with Adis International (Chester and Los Angeles) and Prime Medica (Knutsford).
I have worked in both editorial and account services departments, with roles including Principal Writer, Editorial Services Director and Account Director.
Freelance profile
I have been freelance for over 18 months and have contributed to a wide range of projects, as detailed below.
Key projects have included development of a strategic communications plan for a new cardiovascular account, editorial management of two large European stand-alone meetings (including on-site attendance), and provision of office-based Account Management support.
I am happy to travel to attend meetings and to take on office-based work in the North-West.
Editorial
- Primary manuscripts, reviews, supplements, slide sets, abstracts, posters, monographs, marketing materials (detail aids, brand books, patient guides), newsletters, websites, reviewing, proof checking, error checking
Events
- Editorial management, programme development, slide preparation, abstract book and other materials development, client and faculty liaison, on-site attendance, post-event reports
Strategic development
- Strategic communication plan development, key message development, account reviews, pitch development
Account services
- Proposal development, financial tracking, project reconciliations, project management, client liaison
Therapeutic areas
I have worked across most therapy areas, including anaemia, HIV, hyperphosphataemia, MRSA, vaccines, cardiovascular medicine (hypertension, hyperlipidaemia), GERD, osteoporosis, diabetes and headache. I am happy to work on projects in any therapy area.
Recent testimonials
‘Only very minor changes, it was great!’
Manuscript outline, Feb 2008
‘This looks fab! This is just what I had in mind.’
Manuscript outline, Jan 2008
’Thanks for your efforts on the manuscript - it required a lot of work and is now looking like a paper that could be accepted by peer-review!’
PK/PD manuscript first draft, Jan 2008
‘Excellent performance, Mrs Smith. I’m sure the great result was all down to your calmness.’
Stand-alone meeting, October 2007
‘You coming on board is fantastic.’
Newsletter, June 2007
‘Excellent – thanks for all your hard work on this.’
Manuscript reviewing, June 2007
‘We are really pleased with the success of the meeting, and particularly with your smooth and effective interaction with the speakers throughout the entire process!’
Stand-alone meeting, April 2007
‘Nice to work with my favourite writer again!’
Stand-alone meeting, Feb 2007
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