DOROTHY L. TENGLER

 Medical Writer

Combining the art of writing with the science of medicine

dorothytengler@gmail.com

 http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/author/dorothy-l.-tengler

My services include manuscripts, patient case studies, abstracts, posters, slide decks, patient information materials, continuing medical education (CME), scientific summaries, video scripts, marketing materials, and training materials for pharmaceutical representatives

  • I learned the secrets of great writing completing my undergraduate and graduate work and then writing for top pharmaceutical companies and award-winning medical communication companies; now I offer those skills to all my clients.

  • I have experience as a lab technician, paramedic, emergency medical technician (EMT), and have earned credits towards becoming a physician’s assistant.

  • I have a flair for training materials.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Medical Writing Consultant, DLT Medical Writing, Harleysville, PA 

  • Develop manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks, white papers, and pharmaceutical sales writing content

Medical Writer, Consultant, BCH Research Solutions, West Chester, PA

  • Develop manuscripts, patient case series, abstracts, and posters for publication

  • Perform journal search to identify appropriate journals for client publications

  • Build EndNote libraries for each project/client

Adjunct Professor, Biomedical Writing Programs, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, PA

  • Taught non-regulatory medical writing, including writing for promotional education (abstracts, posters, slide decks, manuscripts, CME) and pharmaceutical sales training

Medical Writer, Contract, BTG International, West Conshohocken, PA 

  • Developed scientific documents, including manuscripts, posters, slide presentations, and abstracts

  • Edited and updated regulatory documents, such as Investigational Brochures. Prepared clinical study information for Clinicaltrials.gov

Global Education Content Manager, Contract, Merck, West Point, PA 

  • Developed promotional scientific medical education and speaker preparation content aligned with therapeutic/franchise marketing strategies

  • Reviewed material from agency and guided content development. 

  • Completed required training to obtain medical/legal approval of materials

  • Worked through submission process with medical, legal, and regulatory reviewers. 

Sr. Clinical Publications Writer (team lead), Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Collegeville, PA 

  • Mentored new writers and assisted in management of publications staff

  • Wrote and edited medical/scientific manuscripts for publication

  • Prepared scientific abstracts, posters, slide presentations, and sales training content. Interpreted clinical study reports and collaborated with Clinical Research & Development, biostatisticians, and clinical investigators to develop scientific manuscripts for publications and peer-reviewed journals

  • Coordinated the review and approval of final documents for publication/presentation

  • Performed medical literature searches using various scientific databases

  • Participated in strategic publication planning for new drugs 

Senior Medical Writer, Contract, Cardinal Health, Wayne, NJ 

  • Developed manuscripts (review and primary), slide presentations, sales training content, posters, and abstracts

Senior Medical Writer, Contract, Premier Research, Philadelphia, PA 

  • Prepared documents for regulatory submission

Senior Medical Writer, Pharmedica Communications, Malvern PA 

  • Developed close working relationships with pharmaceutical clients and physicians

  • Managed the entire gamut of medical writing, editorial, and publishing projects, including scientific manuscripts, monographs, sales training aids, and slide presentations 

  • Designed and developed PubPlan, a visual selling aid for publication strategies

  • Managed projects, schedules, and relationships with freelance writers and statisticians

EARLY EXPERIENCE

Senior Medical Writer, Ilacqua, DiBona & Associates, Malvern, PA 

  • Developed manuscripts for scientific journals. 

  • Wrote scripts, developed graphics and videos for physician education and sales. Developed sales training aids, slide kits, and audiotapes for pharmaceutical sales representatives.

Writer/Assistant Editorial Manager, Symedco, Princeton, NJ 

  • Assisted in management of writing projects. 

  • Drafted manuscripts for publication. Edited and proofread manuscripts, slide presentations, monographs, and sales training aids. 

Clinical Writer, Wyeth-Ayerst Research Laboratories, Radnor, PA 

  • Developed clinical study reports, drug brochures, abstracts, posters, and other regulatory documents

  • Wrote manuscripts for scientific journal publication

  • Collaborated with physicians, clinical research associates, and statisticians

Writer/Editor, Springhouse Corporation, Springhouse, PA 

  • Wrote and/or edited magazine articles and book chapters for various publications

Assistant Director of Health Center, Valley Forge Military Academy, Wayne, PA

  • Assisted with sick call and cared for cadets admitted to health center

  • Administered intravenous/intramuscular injections and medications. 

  • Recorded patient histories. Performed venipunctures and physical examinations

Biomedical Research Assistant, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

  • Performed enzymatic assays on rabbit aorta

  • Helped develop paper on atherosclerosis

EDUCATION

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, MA Creative Writing 

La Roche College, Pittsburgh, PA, BA English, Minor in Biology 

Alderson-Broaddus College, WV, Physician Assistant Program 

Delaware County Community College, Media, PA, Paramedic Certification 

Franklin School of Science and Arts, Philadelphia, PA, American Medical Technologist Certification 

PROFESSIONAL AFFLILATIONS

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)

International Society of Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP)

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)

Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network (LTEN)