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Jessica Beifuss
Jessica Beifuss Assistant Director, Quality Control at Xcenda

Jessica Beifuss is a seasoned pharmaceutical marketing copy editor with an impressive track record, currently holding the title of Assistant Director of Quality Control at Xcenda. In the Greater Sacramento area, Beifuss stands out in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry with an extensive network of 521 LinkedIn connections. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the University of Utah, Beifuss has honed their skills in medical editing and editing at large, contributing significantly to the healthcare sector.

With a deep understanding of AMA guidelines and brand style guides, Beifuss specializes in refining a wide spectrum of medical materials, including clinical sales training modules, HEOR materials, payer value propositions, patient leave-behinds, and journal articles. Their meticulous approach ensures that healthcare information delivered to patients and providers is not only clear and coherent but also maintains the highest quality standards. In their current role at Xcenda since December 2022, Beifuss has been instrumental in overseeing projects for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers, with a particular focus on HEOR, market access, and scientific publications.

Prior to their current tenure, Beifuss ran a successful freelance medical editing business, Polished Work, LLC, since 2016, serving top pharmaceutical and biotech companies like Eli Lilly, Gilead, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, and Novartis. Their repertoire also includes managing editorial teams, such as 15 freelance writers at Purch, where they dramatically improved performance through training and SEO best practices. With skills ranging from Microsoft Word formatting, to the use of Adobe Acrobat and content management systems, Beifuss's expertise extends beyond the conventional, embracing a wealth of technical tools to optimize the presentation and clarity of medical communications.

More about this expert

Full name
Jessica Beifuss
Location
Greater Sacramento
Title
Assistant Director, Quality Control
Company
Xcenda
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
LinkedIn Connections
521
Summary
I edit pharmaceutical marketing copy so the final product is polished. Im deeply familiar with AMA, implementing brand style guides, and developing custom style sheets. Ive worked on clinical sales training, HEOR materials, payer value propositions, patient leave-behinds, and journal articles. With attention to detail, I ensure high-quality health care information reaches patients and providers.
Skills
Medical Editing Editing

Education

University of Utah
Bachelor of Arts
Attended in 2008 - 2012
Field of study: Linguistics
University of Colorado Boulder
Attended in 2011 - 2011

Positions

Xcenda
Dec 2022 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos
Assistant Director, Quality Control
Dec 2022 - Present

As a senior medical editor, I edit projects for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers, focusing on HEOR, market access, and scientific publications.

I use AMA and brand style guides to check for grammar and punctuation, organization, accuracy, consistency, and that the design and presentation are clear. Projects include clinical sales training, payer value propositions, HEOR and market access, slide decks, proposals, flashcards, leave-behinds, and journal articles.
Xcenda
Dec 2022 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos
Manager, Quality Control
Aug 2020 - Jan 2023
Polished Work, LLC
Sacramento, California Area
Medical Editor, Freelance
2016 - Present

I edit, proofread, and fact-check pharmaceutical marketing materials for medical communications companies, hospitals, and other health care organizations.

The majority of my clients are pharmaceutical and biotech companies, including Eli Lilly, Gilead, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, and Novartis.

I’m deeply familiar with AMA and implementing brand style guides. I have experience with Microsoft Word (including formatting tables, inserting cross-references, and applying styles), PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, EndNote, and content management systems.
Purch
Ogden
Managing Editor
2014 - 2016

I managed 15 freelance writers and 2 outsourced companies for TopTenReviews.com.

I was originally hired as a copy editor but was quickly promoted. I ensured the quality of new content, developed and assigned topic ideas, and applied SEO best practices. I established training for freelance writers, transforming the group into a cohesive, top-performing team.
AeroInk Incorporated
Technical Editor/Designer
Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

Writer, editor, and designer for marketing materials for the business aviation industry. Notable projects include revamping a website and co-designing a 30-chapter, 1,600-page helicopter manual using InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Gannett
Phoenix, Arizona Area
Wire Editor
May 2012 - Nov 2013

Gannett is the US’s largest newspaper publisher and owns USA Today. In this role, I handled a massive workload, editing AP stories for 11 newspapers on the West Coast and managing 21 deadlines a day. I prioritized stories, edited articles, and collaborated with designers on layouts.