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Petal Smart
Medical Editor, Senior Associate/Consultant, Quality Assurance
Experience
Oct 2023 - Mar 2025
1 year 6 monthsMonheim am Rhein, Germany
Senior Associate/Consultant, Quality Assurance
Elanco Animal Health
- Conducted GCP/GLP audits, compiled quality metrics, supported inspection and documentation for regulatory submissions
- Collaborated with clinical, technical, regulatory, study execution, and management teams
- Reviewed systems and processes in preparation for EU and global regulatory filings
- Edited quality and regulatory documents for internal and external review
Jun 2022 - Sep 2023
1 year 4 monthsLeverkusen, Germany
Efficacy Associate
knoell Animal Health
- Collaborated on global pharmacovigilance projects, reporting adverse event data and streamlining documentation archives
- Enhanced accessibility and compliance of clinical study records
May 2015 - Mar 2022
6 years 11 monthsMedical Editor
Smart Medical Communication Services
- Edited and quality-controlled 700+ scientific publications, including continuing medical education materials
- Partnered with clients globally, enhancing content consistency, quality, and clarity across digital and print channels
- Built network of repeat clients from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, North, Central and South America, and Asia
Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
1 monthTrinidad and Tobago
Veterinary Surgeon
Animal Shelter
- Adhered to legal, clinical, and documentation standards
- Supervised team, contributed to documentation for internal and regulatory purposes
Jan 2011 - Jun 2013
2 years 6 monthsVeterinary Extern
Multiple Veterinary Clinics
- Provided care and documentation for animal patients; built stakeholder trust through clear communication
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Healthcare (9.5 years) and Pharmaceutical (3 years).
Healthcare
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Quality Assurance (9.5 years), Customer Service (9.5 years), and Research and Development (1.5 years).
Quality Assurance
Customer Service
Research and Development
Summary
Native English-speaking medical communications professional with over 10 years' combined experience in quality assurance, pharmacovigilance, and medical editing. Progressively delivering accurate, accessible, and regulatory-compliant content for healthcare professionals, regulatory authorities, and the public. Edited 700+ scientific documents, including clinical study reports, continuing medical education materials, and regulatory submissions. Skilled in distilling complex data into clear narratives for diverse audiences. Trained in foundational Data analytics and AI concepts.
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
- Microsoft Teams
- Sharepoint
- Data Analysis: Python, Sql, Power Bi, Tableau
- Data Visualization: Plotly, Matplotlib, Seaborn
- Familiarity With Ai Tools For Scientific Document Review (E.g., Undermind Ai, Perplexity)
- Knowledge Of Good Clinical Practice (Gcp), Good Laboratory Practice (Glp), And Data Integrity Standards In The Eu, Uk, And Us
- Pharmacovigilance: Eudravigilance Veterinary (Evvet)
Languages
English
NativeGerman
IntermediateEducation
Aug 2008 - Jun 2013
University of The West Indies
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Honours) · Veterinary Medicine · Trinidad and Tobago
Aug 2003 - Jul 2005
Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honours) · Equine Management · Netherlands
Certifications & licenses
Ai In Medical Writing And Editing
Nascent Medical, LLC
Data Integrity
Research Quality Association
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
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Where is Petal based?
Petal is based in Leverkusen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Petal speak?
Petal speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Intermediate).
How many years of experience does Petal have?
Petal has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Petal has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Petal may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Petal be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Petal would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Associate/Consultant, Quality Assurance, Efficacy Associate, Medical Editor.
What is Petal's latest experience?
Petal's most recent position is Senior Associate/Consultant, Quality Assurance at Elanco Animal Health.
What companies has Petal worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Petal has worked for Elanco Animal Health, knoell Animal Health, and Smart Medical Communication Services.
Which industries is Petal most experienced in?
Petal is most experienced in industries like Healthcare and Pharmaceutical.
Which business areas is Petal most experienced in?
Petal is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Customer Service, and Research and Development (R&D). Petal also has some experience in Legal and Compliance and Operations.
Which industries has Petal worked in recently?
Petal has recently worked in industries like Healthcare and Pharmaceutical.
Which business areas has Petal worked in recently?
Petal has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Customer Service, and Research and Development (R&D).
What is Petal's education?
Petal holds a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from University of The West Indies and a Bachelor in Equine Management from Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences.
Does Petal have any certificates?
Petal has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Ai In Medical Writing And Editing, Data Integrity, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
What is the availability of Petal?
Petal will be available part-time from March 2026.
What is the rate of Petal?
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