LOUISE ROZIK

Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 634-4949
lrozik@msn.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/louiserozik
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
2 American Society of Clinical Pathology internships
25+ years experience developing medical communications for 98 products and 20 drug categories, including
oncology, infectious disease, gastroenterology, urology, rheumatology, psychiatry, neurology, cardiology,
endocrinology, hematology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology, pulmonology, pain management, acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome, cystic fibrosis
Unique depth of knowledge in the oncology (25 products) and infectious disease categories (9 products)
Strong written and oral communication skills
14 years freelance experience researching, learning, and writing about complex disease states and treatments
Proven ability to work effectively with all members of multifunctional teams
Medical, Legal, Regulatory, Product Management, Editorial, Art, Studio, Account, Coordination
Well-known for quick adaptation and response to changing priorities and assignments
Advanced proficiency with word processing software; intermediate proficiency with presentation and
spreadsheet software
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Medical Writing
Write manuscripts for publication in professional journals; create medical content for advisory board
presentations and peer-to-peer disease education initiatives; prepare advisory board summaries; review and
incorporate Clinical Review Committee (CRC) comments
Promotional Medical Education Writing
Write promotional and educational communications supporting prescription pharmaceutical products;
work with multifunctional teams to roll out content in print and digital media; represent medical
communications companies at CRC meetings; resolve conflicting CRC comments and incorporate into
existing copy; concept for brand campaigns and pitches
Clinical Research
Write protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and manuscripts; organize and conduct study
start-up and site initiation meetings; monitor clinical trials in accordance with company standard operating
procedures and Good Clinical Practices; verify accuracy of clinical data; consult with Clinical Data Managers
on maintenance of study database; file project documentation
Publications
Write original content for the Drug Discovery & Development Web site and daily e-newsletters; drive content
strategy; solicit/edit articles from pharmaceutical industry professionals, scientists, and vendors;
aggregate/edit news items; post content and images on Web site; create daily e-newsletters

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Solstice Health Communications, Far Hills, NJ, 1/2015 to present

Senior Medical Writer
Strategic Edge Communications/MDOL, Parsippany, NJ, 8/2014-12/2014
Medical Writer
Strategic Edge Communications closed after acquisition of MDOL by Ability Network
Advantage Business Media, Rockaway, NJ, 3/14-8/14
Editor, Drug Discovery & Development
ICC Lowe-Pace/ICC Lowe, Parsippany, NJ, 12/11-2/14
Group Copy Supervisor
Rozik Communications Inc, Rockaway, NJ, 7/97-7/09, 4/10-11/11
Freelance Copywriter
Vogel Farina, Summit, NJ, 8/09 to 3/10
Copy Supervisor
Torre Lazur Communications, Parsippany, NJ, 10/96-7/97
Copy Supervisor
Harrison Wilson & Associates, Parsippany, NJ, 11/95-10/96
Senior Copywriter
Thomas G. Ferguson Associates Inc, Parsippany, NJ, 4/93-11/95
Senior Copywriter
Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc, Nutley, NJ, 2/81-1/87, 6/88-4/93
Assistant Scientist, Clinical Research Associate, Medical Copywriter, Senior Medical Copywriter, Technical
Publishing Associate/Editor
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, East Hanover, NJ, 1/87-6/88
Senior Clinical Research Associate
MEDIA
Print: Disease-state monographs, speakers program slide decks, journal articles, patient/care-giver education,
newsletters, sales aids, reprint carriers, product monographs, product slide kits, sales training materials
Digital: Peer-to-peer medical education and product slide decks, E-newsletters, online interactive sessions,
Web sites, iPads, customer relationship marketing
Video: Advertising and sales support materials (KOL and patient testimonials, sales meeting videos), medical
education (mechanism of disease, disease state)
Other: Concepting for brand campaigns and pitches, sales booth panels/signage
PRODUCTS
Rheumatology/Dermatology: Biologic response modifiers, NSAIDs
Oncology: Chemotherapies/biologics, oncology support products
Infectious disease: Parenteral antibiotics, antifungal
Neurology: Alzheimers disease medications, antiepileptics, migraine medication
Gastroenterology: Antiinflammatory, anticholinergic, biologic response modifier
Urology: Alpha-adrenergic blocker, BOTOX
Psychiatry: Antidepressants, antipsychotics, ADHD medications, sedative
Other areas: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, cystic fibrosis, psoriasis, pulmonology
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