Armed with a Masters degree in Medical Microbiology, and ...



-114300-11430000Translations/Editing CVIngrid van den Berg2 Normandie Close, Bergvliet 7945 Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICALandline: +27-(0)21 712 7331 (home/office) ; Mobile: +27-(0)72 019 0066 I have solid experience in providing a specialist translation and editing service to the pharmaceutical/medical sector.Armed with a Masters degree in Medical Microbiology and further informed by two sisters who are medical doctors, I enjoy a broad and in-depth knowledge of the world of medicine and its related sectors, as well a strong patronage of medical/pharmaceutical terminology.With over 20 years experience working at and with Italian Pharmaceutical marketing research institutes, I have developed: A broad knowledge of a wide range of products from various sectors within the medical field, including Oncology, Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Myeloma, Serious Hospital Infections, Erectile Dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, Haemophilia and Medical DevicesA clear understanding of Pharmaceutical/Medical clients’ translation needs as well as concrete experience in finding answers and appropriate solutions to these needsI have been doing medical/pharmaceutical translations (for the pharmaceutical sector, university medical faculties and various translation agencies) for the past 18 years and medical editing work for the past 3 years. I have also attained TEFL certification. My experience has covered many formats:Word documentsPowerPoint presentationsExcel worksheetsWebsitesIndustry Experience:Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Dentistry, Veterinary SciencesReferences:Pamela Consiglio, IQVia, Milan, Italy Anna Serpente, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, ItalyGaetano Gambuto, Dema SOLUTIONS, Monza Brianza, ItalyYulia Zhavoronkova, Arancho Doc Group, Bologna, Italy(Full CV follows)Full Curriculum Vitae - OverviewIngrid van den Berg2 Normandie Close, Bergvliet 7945 Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICALandline: +27-(0)21 712 7331 (home/office) ; Mobile: +27-(0)72 019 0066 I have worked for 20+ years in the cutting-edge field of pharmaceutical market research as a global research consultant and also as a specialist medical translator/editor. I am always open, however, to branch out in a new direction, seeing where I can exploit my accumulated talents and experience in other stimulating professional areas.MY SKILLS 20+ years working in the pharmaceutical marketing research sectorSolid experience in managing large-based multi-country studies for key pharmaceutical companies, from proposal through to report/presentation stageOncology (a rapidly changing and increasingly topical area of medicine) is a key field of expertise; other areas of particular experience include serious hospital infections, haemophilia, diabetes, multiple myeloma and erectile dysfunction markets4 years successful study towards a medical degree, concluding with a Masters in Medical Microbiology, have provided me with both practical insight into the medical sector and a strong patronage of medical terminologyItalian to English translations (various formats/programmes) and academic editing work for medical /pharmaceutical sectorMY CONSULTANCY SERVICESManaging multi-country pharmaceutical market research studies (both client-side and agency-side) from study design through to analysis of results & report presentationTaking on specific stages of the quantitative market research process, so freeing-up a company’s researchers to concentrate on other business. ?Services include: writing of proposals; analysis of results on local country/regional/global level; writing of market research reports/executive summaries; creation of PowerPoint results presentationsMedical/pharmaceutical Italian to English translations in various formats (Microsoft/ Mac-based Word, PowerPoint, Excel, websites,…) Revision and editing of pharmaceutical/medical market research reports/ medical research papers, most notably those not written by mother-tongue English speakersFull Curriculum Vitae - DetailedIngrid van den Berg2 Normandie Close, Bergvliet 7945 Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICALandline: +27-(0)21 712 7331 (home/office) ; Mobile: +27-(0)72 019 0066 I have worked for 20+ years in the cutting-edge field of pharmaceutical market research as a global research consultant and also as a specialist medical translator/editor. I am always open, however, to branch out in a new direction, seeing where I can exploit my accumulated talents and experience in other stimulating professional areas.CAREER HISTORY2002 - presentFreelance Pharmaceutical Market Research Consultant and Specialist Translator, Cape Town, South Africa (Italy 2002-2012)On the strength of many years spent studying and working in the sector, I currently offer to the pharmaceutical & medical industries a senior level consultancy service in the area of quantitative market research. Within the same sector, I also provide a specialist translation/editing service.For the past 16 years, I have been commissioned to oversee all levels (both client and agency management/co-ordination, analysis, reporting and presentation of results) of various large multi-country studies, including for Eli Lilly Europe, Merck Serono, Astra Zeneca and Pfizer (the largest covering 18 countries). My current areas of focus are Europe, America and the Middle East markets.This experience has helped me develop well-honed organisational skills, as well as the ability to deal with various levels of management in a confident, comfortable manner ... characteristics that would stand me in good stead in any sector requiring dealings at varying levels with people from different backgrounds and interests.In this time I have conducted numerous medical/pharmaceutical translations (in Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and editing work for a range of companies involved in the sector. Feedback from clients on my work can, I feel, be summarised as “high quality, rapid delivery”.Pharma Market Research clients include:IQVia (Italy)GalbraithWight (UK)CSL Behring (Italy)Cegedim Strategic Data (Italy)Doxa Pharma (Italy)Crimson Life Sciences (USA)CSL Behring (Italy)CSD (Italy)IMS Health (UAE)Doxa Pharma (Italy)2001Research International SpA, MilanDivision Account ManagerResponsibility for the organisation and management of quantitative studies commissioned in Italy by overseas market research agencies, as well as collaborating with the Division Director in managing quantitative studies for key clients operating in the Italian Telecommunications and New Media sector, from project design through to final presentation/reporting of results.Telecommunications and New Media sector clients included:EricssonLycos ItaliaTele +Disney Channel1995-2000PiTRE srl, MilanSenior International Research ManagerManaging multi-country quantitative surveys for key clients in the pharmaceutical sector – from project design through to final presentation and reporting of results. Along with an improved proficiency in my Italian came also an increased level of involvement in Italian pharmaceutical market research projects, predominantly of a quantitative nature.Regular blue chip pharmaceutical sector clients included:GlaxoSmithKlineRochePfizerAstraZenecaBayerEli LillyMerck Sharpe & DohmeNovartis1990-1995Research International South Africa, DurbanQuantitative Research ExecutiveWorking my way up to become a Senior Research Executive, my primary role in company was the joint management (with Key Account Director) of the Unilever account (RI SA’s single largest client), while my secondary role involved sole responsibility for developing the local OTC healthcare business sector.Portfolio of blue chip clients included:UnileverSmith & NephewAdcock IngramUTCRoyal MailStandard BankMEDICAL RESEARCH HISTORYUniversity of the Witwatersrand, JohannesburgMSc (Medical Microbiology) 1990While researching my thesis, I presented papers at two International Infectious Diseases Conferences. I was also responsible for researching and presenting tutorials to the medical registrars in the Microbiology department, on a broad range of medical subjects.Experience gained through these research-related presentation opportunities, helped me develop a confident yet relaxed presentation style that has proved very beneficial in my career. I also acquired a familiarity with the disciplines governing working within a research environment, which subsequently facilitated my entry into the world of market research.Published article:Penicillin-binding proteins of clinical isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae from South AfricaLJ Chalkley, IS van den Berg, HJ Koornhof, S Afr Med J, 1989;85:263-6OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCETEFL certification English voice-overs for Italian film production sectorMovie “short” (Critics’ prize at Genoa Film Festival 2002) for GREEN MOVIE GROUP S.p.A., MilanRadio commercial for EX AEQUO S.A.S., MilanDetail video for STUDIO DUE EFFE, MilanPromotional video for OUTLINE S.A.S., MilanTelevision report (Italian Foreign Office use) for LA VETRAIA S.R.L., MilanA brief dip into the world of modelling …Winner of the 1990 MNET “ Face of Fashion”, Durban, South AfricaWebsite managerResponsible in 2004 for maintaining/updating the website of HRP, an international group of market research agencies specialised in the pharmaceutical sector.PERSONAL DETAILSAge : 53 yearsNationality:South AfricanLanguages : English –mother tongueItalian–spoken at advanced level; written at advanced levelAfrikaans –spoken and written at moderate level; ability to understand written Dutch & Flemish at elementary levelFrench–spoken and written at elementary levelEducation :Msc (Medical Microbiology) 1990University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South AfricaNote: The change in my direction of study reflected a progressive change in my interests; I was fully successful in all the courses for which I registered.MBBCh (Bachelor of Medicine) I – IVUniversity of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South AfricaComputer proficiency :Advanced proficiency in Apple MAC and Microsoft WORD; POWERPOINT; EXCEL; OUTLOOK Pleasures & Pastimes :Travel & Hiking- to discover as much of the world as I can, ideally on footMusic, Art & Dance- both classical and contemporary, and both as spectator and player Wine & Food- an all-consuming and all-to-be-consumed passion ................
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