Lesley Young
New York,NY
Summary
Expert writer and editor with 20+ years of experience in medical communications, content development, and crafting and copyediting news articles and technical materials. Experienced with creating engaging and persuasive content across various platforms. Utilizes storytelling techniques to captivate audiences and enhance brand messaging.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Copywriter
Publicis Groupe
08.2024 - Current
- Write a variety of HCP-facing deliverables for a pharmaceutical company preparing to launch a new product for rare diseases
- Boosted campaign performance by developing engaging and persuasive copy for print, digital, and social media platforms; collaborate with team members and KOLs to turn around assets in a fast-paced environment with accuracy, clarity, and on brand
Medical Writer, Editor
CME Institute, AiCME, WebMD
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Wrote CME activities, test questions, and other medical content on therapeutic areas including neurology, psychiatry, women's health, and pain management
- Researched, analyzed data, and synthesized complex scientific information; crafted and delivered medical grant proposals on therapeutic areas such as oncology, rare diseases, endocrinology, and mental health
- Ensured scientific accuracy and clarity, organization and flow, grammar and consistency, and adherence to AMA style and ACCME guidelines and finalized content based on feedback from team SMEs and stakeholders
Journalist, Copy Editor, Technical Writer
The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Flyer, Magazines, and Other Publications
01.2001 - 01.2017
- Identified ideas and wrote compelling stories for a variety of print and online publications; supervised copy-editing department; maintained health, business, food, and feature columns; leading human-interest reporter
- Collaborated with KOLs to develop content on neighborhood revitalization best practices; land-use challenges; and neighborhood impact of anchor institutions
- Other projects: digital content, newsletters and internal communications, literary reviews, marketing and public relations materials, and other communication platforms
Education
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Creative Writing
The New School
New York, NY05-2026
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Creative Writing
University of Memphis
01.2017
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English
University of Mississippi
01.2000
Skills
- Creative storytelling
- Content writing
- Copyediting
- Collaborative teamwork
- Meticulous attention to specifics
- Time management and organization
- Communication skills
- Deadline driven
- AMA, AP, Chicago, MLA styles
- Microsoft, Adobe, and content management systems
- Visual artist, artist assistant, gallery assistant
Timeline
Medical Copywriter
Publicis Groupe
08.2024 - Current
Medical Writer, Editor
CME Institute, AiCME, WebMD
01.2020 - 01.2023
Journalist, Copy Editor, Technical Writer
The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Flyer, Magazines, and Other Publications
01.2001 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Creative Writing
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English
University of Mississippi
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Creative Writing
The New School
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