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Laura Altobelli
Laura Altobelli Senior Medical Editor at ICON plc

Laura Altobelli is a distinguished Senior Medical Editor currently with ICON plc, boasting a robust network of 825 LinkedIn connections. With a profound understanding of the healthcare industry, Altobelli offers comprehensive expertise in writing, editing, and proofreading documents tailored for a broad range of stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, insurance entities, patients, and pharmaceutical representatives. Their command over project management is evident as they smoothly oversee the entire editorial workflow from conception to publication, demonstrating leadership in content development alongside notable experts in the field.

Adept in both print and digital media editing, Altobelli's specialties are noteworthy, including proficiency in various style guides such as AMA, Chicago, AP, and APA. Their technical skills encompass the use of MS Windows and Macintosh operating systems, MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat/Photoshop, HTML/XML authoring, and WordPress, positioning them as a versatile asset in cross-platform editorial endeavors. Altobelli's editorial prowess extends to preparing complex regulatory submissions and coordinating documentation for clinical research, training new editors, and ensuring high-quality content integrity that spans diverse healthcare communications.

With an educational foundation backed by a Master's Degree in Technical and Scientific Communication from Drexel University, Laura Altobelli has demonstrated continual growth and excellence in the field, having held key positions in reputable organizations such as Calcium USA, GSW (powered by Syneos Health), and Robert Michael Educational Institute. Whether editing clinical study reports or developing compelling digital content, Altobelli's diligent work assures superior results in every editorial project undertaken since their professional journey began in 2008.

More about this expert

Full name
Laura Altobelli
Location
Greater Philadelphia
Title
Senior Medical Editor
Company
ICON plc
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
LinkedIn Connections
825
Summary
- Comprehensive expertise in writing, editing, and proofreading documents and media aimed at various stakeholders in the healthcare industry, including physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, insurers, patients, government and nonprofit agencies, and pharmaceutical representatives - Confident project management expertise overseeing workflow from concept to publication, including leadership of content development meetings with subject matter experts and key opinion leaders Specialties: Skilled in print and online editing; well-versed in American Medical Association (AMA), Chicago Manual of Style, Associated Press (AP), and American Psychological Association (APA) style; technical proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Windowsbased and Macintosh operating systems, MS Office suite, Adobe Acrobat/Photoshop, HTML/XML authoring, and Wordpress
Skills
Style Guides Spelling

Education

Drexel University
Master's Degree
Field of study: Technical and Scientific Communication
Michigan State University

Positions

ICON plc
Remote
Senior Medical Editor
Jun 2018 - Present

- Edit regulatory submissions for contract research organization, including clinical study reports (CSRs), investigator brochures, protocols and protocol amendments, briefing books, and regulatory response
- Coordinate compilation of supporting documentation from functional areas for submission with CSRs
- Conduct data validation to ensure that patient data (eg, demographics, disease severity, adverse events, concomitant drug administration) is accurately captured from investigator reports and vendor databases
- Train new editors in house style, document templates, and content management system
Calcium USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Managing Editor
2017 - 2018

- Managed editorial workflow for all digital and print deliverables for multiple pharmaceutical and biotech clients
- Trained new editors in house/client style and processes; oversaw junior editor work quality to ensure consistency across all deliverables
- Edited and fact-checked copy targeted at consumer and professional audiences, including digital sales aids, brochures, desktop and mobile websites, and email campaigns
- Collaborated with copywriters to develop digital content for patient education websites
- Prepared client deliverables for regulatory submission
GSW, powered by Syneos Health
Newtown, PA
Senior Editor
2013 - 2016

- Managed editorial workflow for all digital and print deliverables for pharmaceutical client specializing in respiratory care (projected 2015 billing: $7 million)
- Edited and fact-checked copy targeted at consumer and professional audiences, including digital sales aids, brochures, desktop and mobile websites, and email campaigns
- Collaborated with copywriters to develop natural, vibrant scripts and storyboards for instructional videos and national field meeting presentations
- Oversaw quality assurance of digital deliverables, comparing beta sites against approved designs and functional specifications to ensure optimal user experience regardless of platform, device, or browser
Syneos Health Clinical Solutions
Princeton, NJ
Medical Editor
2010 - 2013

- Edited regulatory submissions for contract research organization, including CSRs, investigator brochures, risk profiles, annual reports, and investigational new drug applications
- Edited abstracts and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals
- Conducted data validation to ensure that patient data (eg, demographics, disease severity, adverse events, concomitant drug administration) was accurately captured from investigator reports and patient narratives
Robert Michael Educational Institute
Medical Writer/Editor
2008 - 2010

- Oversaw production of all content from raw media to publication for healthcare communications agency, including faculty symposia presentations, continuing medical education (CME) virtual lectures, patient newsletters, and journal submissions
- Performed quality reviews of multimedia products, including websites, podcasts, smartphone applications, and e-blasts
- Wrote needs assessments for proposals submitted to pharmaceutical and nonprofit grantors