Petal S. - Medical Editor and Writer, Animal Health Consultant for Pharmacovigilance and Quality Assurance

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Leverkusen, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Mar 2025

1 year 6 months

Germany

Senior R&D Quality Assurance

Elanco

Conducted quality assurance audits for animal health clinical studies, ensuring adherence to regulations, international standards, and company policies.
Drove ongoing data integrity in alignment with GCP, GLP, and GMP standards.
Helped achieve compliance with all applicable research standards.
Supported study audits for major pipeline projects.

Jun 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year 4 months

Germany

Associate Efficacy

knoell

Collaborated with the consulting team on global pharmacovigilance projects, reviewing adverse event reports and recommending next steps.
Conducted professional veterinary reviews of adverse event reports.
Submitted adverse event cases to the European Union database (EudraVigilance Veterinary /EVVet).
Brought veterinary pharmaceutical company into compliance by clearing backlog of clinical study data.

Nov 2021 - Mar 2022

5 months

Member, Veterinary Review Board, The Spruce Pets

Dotdash

Oct 2019 - Apr 2022

2 years 7 months

Medical Editor

Nascent Medical, LLC

Jun 2016 - Mar 2022

5 years 10 months

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Independent Contractor

Charlesworth Author Services

Jun 2015 - Mar 2022

6 years 10 months

Medical Editor

Smart Medical Communication Services

Reviewed and edited scientific journal articles and continuing education materials across the medical and life sciences.
Worked with global stakeholders to complete complex quality control and editing projects.
Ensured full accuracy of written materials in alignment with applicable standards before publication or distribution to clients.
Conducted quality control reviews of 700+ medical and scientific publications.
Exceeded clients’ expectations for quality, service, and timeliness, sometimes working on rush deadlines.
Built network of 30+ repeat clients from Europe, Middle East, North Africa, Central and South America, and Asia.
Adjusted to unforeseen challenges in project scope without compromising quality.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Veterinary Surgeon

Animal Shelter

Reported directly to the operations manager.
Supervised a team of 4 animal assistants to create and execute humane treatment plans for animals.
Handled documentation according to legal standards.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Ocala, United States

Extern, Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

Equine Medical Center of Ocala

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Extern, Veterinary Medicine & Surgery

Dubai Equine Hospital

Administered daily medical treatment to approximately 25 hospitalized animal patients.
Assisted in elective surgical procedures.

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.