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David Mpa
David George Mpa SENIOR MEDICAL EDITOR (FULL TIME) at IPG Health Medical Communications

David Mpa is a distinguished Senior Medical Editor with over two decades of editorial excellence spanning a variety of mediums including print, websites, and video scripting within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Boasting an impressive network of over 15,000 LinkedIn connections, David has cultivated a reputation as a versatile and results-driven professional, skilled in areas such as content development, project management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Their adaptive nature and ability to collaborate effectively allow them to manage multiple projects and brands across different platforms, excelling in launching new products, marketing initiatives, and developing innovative content strategies.

Possessing deep expertise in thorough fact-checking, medical writing, and ensuring precision and consistency in technical medical and pharmaceutical advertising agency content, David is well-versed in various styling guides including AP, AMA, and Chicago Manual of Style. Their nuanced understanding of FDA regulations and government compliance underlines their commitment to error-free publication standards and project integrity. Notably, David founded the first medically-focused international press release distribution service, pioneered the first e-commerce online publishing payment system with Bank of America, and has successfully launched several magazines and peer-reviewed medical trade journals. Their software proficiency encompasses industry-standard tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, InDesign, and Microsoft Office Suite, complementing their sharp editorial and proofreading skills.

Educationally, David engaged in political science studies at Arizona State University and earned a Master's degree in Public Administration from California State University. They have seamlessly applied their analytical acumen and exceptional communication skills to the pharmaceutical sector, demonstrating a history of innovating process improvements and cost-reduction strategies. David’s career is marked by progressive roles at globally recognized companies such as IPG Health Medical Communications and Publicis, showcasing a relentless pursuit of quality and a knack for effective decision-making that drives strategic and optimized business solutions.

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Full name
David George Mpa
Location
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Title
SENIOR MEDICAL EDITOR (FULL TIME)
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
LinkedIn Connections
15091
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY Experienced, adaptable, resourceful technical medical editor, website editor, print editor, copy editor, proofreader, fact checker and savvy communications pro with a flexible nature who easily collaborates. Can handle multiple projects, brands, platforms, creative projects and areas of medicine. Specialties: new product/service launches, marketing, promotions, new websites/publications, copy editing, video script editing, proofreading, grammar, collaborating, problem-solving, QA/QC, improving workflows, directing staff, business acumen. Capabilities: content development, project management, journalism and expert medical writing. Extensive experience: publishing, editing, proofreading, fact checking, precision/consistency checking, correcting technical medical and pharmaceutical advertising agency content. Regulatory, FDA, govt., compliance, product manufacturing/business operations. Enforced: in-house, AP, AMA, Chicago and English styles. Gained: expert medical industry knowledge and leadership skills. Wrote: 6 style guides; fixed others. Newspaper/TV SME expert. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 20+ years of professional editorial and publishing achievements. Excelled at: creating, correcting, formatting, fact checking, proofreading, verifying: technical ads, claims, labeling, references, life sciences content, emails & data. Known for: achieving results, error-free publications, project management, successful business operations, reliability, interpersonal and inquisitive decision-making skills, communication skills, spelling skills and humor; being committed and passionate. Excelled at: analytical skills, efficiencies, innovative process improvement and optimization that slashed costs. Planned: short-term and strategic. Initiated: complex, creative, critical problem-solving strategies (validated ROI, confirmed root causes and IDd solutions). PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS Founded and operated: the first medically-focused, international, press release distribution service, 2001-2015. Launched: the first e-commerce online publishing payment system; pilot project w/Bank of America, 1992-1995. Launched seven magazines, peer-reviewed medical trade journals and newsletters. SOFTWARE SKILLS/COMPUTER SKILLS Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Basecamp, Excel, FlatPlan, Frame, Illustrator, InDesign, MailChimp, Microsoft Office Suite, photo editing software, PowerPoint, Proof HQ, Share Point, Word, WorkFront, WordPress and ZiFlow.
Skills
Journalism Details

Education

Arizona State University
1.5 years; 45 credits
Field of study: Political Science and Government
California State University
Master's degree
Field of study: Public Administration major

Positions

IPG Health Medical Communications
New York, New York, United States · Remote
SENIOR MEDICAL EDITOR (FULL TIME)
Dec 2023 - Present

• Edited/proofread major pharma ad agency content for many clients. QA/QC; WorkFront & AMA/in-house styles.
Chewy
Remote
WEBSITE EDITOR (CONTRACT; FULL TIME)
Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

• Rewrote/edited/proofread/fact-checked website and AI content; enforced in-house styles; improved readability.
Publicis
Remote
SENIOR MEDICAL EDITOR (FULL TIME)
Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

• Edited/corrected/proofread text, fact checked complex scientific/medical claims. Enhanced readability/clarity of ad agency marketing/MLR/ISI/MRP/regulatory/clinical content on all platforms. Improved style guides/templates.
• Enforced/optimized high accuracy standards/grammar; used Acrobat Pro DC/Proof HQ/AMA/in-house styles. Achieved: goals; upgraded workflows. Exacting attention to consistency, quality/accuracy of scientific content.
• Met all deadlines. Edited video scripts. Provided: guidance/feedback to pharma advertising, clinical, consumer, medical education/treatments, regulatory compliance and marketing teams. Directed version controls, ensured project file integrity, verified links, ensured changes were correct for rounds; enforced QA/QC on all docs.
Livings Life Science Solutions
remote · Remote
MEDICAL EDITOR (CONTRACT; PART TIME)
Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

• Edited prescription pharmaceutical advertising to correct errors, improve readability); and enforced in-house and AMA style guides.
Peregrine Market Access
remote · Remote
MEDICAL EDITOR (CONTRACT; PART TIME)
Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

• Edited prescription pharmaceutical documents to correct errors, improve readability, and follow in-house, AMA and AP styles.