Melanie R.

Freelance Medical Writer at Freelance

Greater Philadelphia, United States

Overview

Melanie is a Doctor of Pharmacy and a freelance medical writer with a strong foundation in medical communications. A graduate of Larkin University, she gained experience in pharmacovigilance and medical affairs at AstraZeneca before joining Ashfield MedComms. Her background is rooted in clinical research and project management.

She demonstrates a keen interest in the broader pharmaceutical landscape by following industry leaders like Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson. This suggests a passion for tracking key innovations and breakthroughs in medicine that extends beyond her direct work.

She co-authored research on the specific mechanisms of opioid toxicity related to Cytochrome P450 drug-drug interactions.

Topics They Care About

Medical Writing
Her career progression from an associate writer at Ashfield MedComms to a freelance medical writer shows a dedicated focus in this specialization.
Pharmacovigilance & Safety
Gained direct experience in patient safety and surveillance during her internship at AstraZeneca, a critical area in drug development.
Oncology Research
Co-authored research on the effects of specific inhibitors on LNCaP prostate cancer cells, indicating a background in oncology.

Media Appearances

Freelance Medical Writer Success Trait Number 10 – Being. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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A Freelance Medical Writer's Guide to Breaking into CME Writing. Featured in Spotify

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Work History

1-2026
Freelance Medical Writer at Freelance
4-2024 - 8-2025
Medical Writer at Ashfield MedComms, an Inizio Company
1-2023 - 3-2024
Associate Medical Writer at Ashfield MedComms, an Inizio Company
1-2021 - 2-2021
Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety Surveillance Intern at AstraZeneca
1-2021 - 1-2021
Medical Information Intern at AstraZeneca

Education

2017 - 2021
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD from Larkin University College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - BS from Nova Southeastern University

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