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Vithusiga Amalkanth

Uxbridge,Hillingdon

Summary

Skilled medical writer, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working
under pressure. Expertise in writing abstracts and creating concept drafts for upcoming clinical trials, in which her most recent publications in ostomy care were submitted to WOCNext, JWOCN, ASCN, International Journal of Nursing, Cureus Journal, American Journal of Nursing and Novartis, San Francisco for the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium. Performed many data checks and created summaries of current research in the rheumatoid arthritis therapy areas to Galapagos Genomics. Developed a patient experience survey journal options grid, focusing on oncology in particular pancreatic cancer, with low impact factors, systematic reviews, and peer reviews. Appointed as the lead writer in the development of the LEAP educational meeting 2 materials that took place in Vienna, Austria; whilst directly liaising with the Novo Nordisk clients and copyrights team. Currently, carrying out work in the multiple sclerosis therapy area for Roche. Has the ability to understand complex medical information, research results and practices, and present the information in a clear, concise, and accurate language to be understood by the general public. Also, has collaborated with other medical professionals such as oncologists to communicate scientific research to the public in
journals, promotional brochures and websites.
Focused on developing and progressing further, through consistent
hard-work, passion and determination to succeed. Ready to join a new organisation collaborating with other professionals to share and increase my knowledge, and be a great asset to the team.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Medical writer

Convatec
London
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed evidence-based educational materials for healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers on stoma management, peristomal hygiene and ostomy care best practices.
  • Researched and translated complex clinical data on ostomy products, surgical techniques, and patient outcomes into clear, accessible medical content.
  • Authored clinical summaries, white papers, and peer-reviewed manuscripts to support product positioning and scientific communication.
  • Created training resources, product monographs, and guidelines to assist clinicians in improving patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with R&D, regulatory, and marketing teams to ensure medical accuracy and compliance in all communications.
  • Reviewed and edited scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and conference posters related to ostomy research.
  • Produced patient-facing content (brochures, guides, web copy) to support self-care, lifestyle adjustment, and quality of life after stoma surgery.
  • Synthesized literature reviews and clinical trial data to support internal knowledge building and external publications.
  • Ensured all materials adhered to regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, EMA, ISO) and company policies.
  • Contributed to key opinion leader (KOL) engagement through medical slide decks, scientific advisory board materials, and symposium content.

Associate Medical Writer

Nucleus Global
London
03.2022 - 12.2024
  • Therapy areas covered: Cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal (colorectal cancer), diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, metastatic pancreatic ductal cancer, sickle cell disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
  • Utilised exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging, error-free content. Ensuring personal objectives are met each time a piece of work is completed, by making sure all work produced complies with Nucleus Global, client, conference/journal guidelines
  • Employed task prioritisation and time management skills to work on
    multiple projects simultaneously, submitting deliverables within agreed timeframes
  • Developed materials (abstracts, posters, slide decks, reports, educational training
    materials) according to the project brief, ensuring that all review
    comments are adequately incorporated and projects are delivered to
    deadline and budget
  • Capacity within the team is taken advantage of to carry out research and to be up-to-date with relevant therapy areas
  • Involved in quality checking, styling and data checking work across the teams.
  • Ensuring all materials produced undergo internal writer and client
    services review and final versions are approved by the principal writer and client services director.
  • Frequently used platforms such as HIVE, Datavision and VEEVA
  • Supporting client meetings and weekly status calls
  • Involved in weekly discussions on areas of new business development and key contacts
  • Attend all internal and client-led training sessions.

Pharmacy dispenser

Lloyds Pharmacy
Watford, Hertfordshire
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Followed legal and professional standards, maintaining best possible compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Maintained continued safe supply of medication in line with best practices.
  • Endorsed high-volume prescription forms.
  • Clarified unclear dosage instructions with authorising doctors.
  • Oversaw inventory to achieve consistent supply levels.
  • Implemented infection control procedures to protect staff and patient safety.
  • Offered best-possible medical advice to customers to improve health conditions.
  • Minimised wastage by tracking stock dates.
  • Answered questions and offered advice to inform patients regarding prescription orders.
  • Priced medications, prepared billing information and facilitated transactions for non-prescription medicines.
  • Processed repeat prescription requests for large patient base.
  • Priced and labelled medications with high accuracy.

Customer Service - Covid Call Handler

Dacorum Borough Council
, Hertfordshire
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Managed outgoing and incoming calls from patients at various surgeries within Dacorum.
  • Developed exceptional customer service skills while dealing with patient queries and complaints. Followed the correct line of contact to make sure the query is dealt with.
  • Competently used Microsoft dynamics, teams, Excel and Word to monitor information.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Worked under pressure to make sure the number of new calls, re-calls and closed cases were met with the set daily target.
  • Stayed professional, calm and responsible at all times when dealing with all patient queries.

Customer Service - Covid Call Handler

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
, Hertfordshire
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Call-handler managing incoming and outgoing calls from residents in Welwyn Garden City.
  • Competently used Microsoft dynamics and teams.
  • Providing adequate customer service and dealing with patient queries.
  • Collaborated with local GPs in safeguarding vulnerable unvaccinated patients. The role consisted of reaching out to unvaccinated individuals in the council, and by using our knowledge of public health and vaccinations, we sold the benefits of up-taking the COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Actioned public health campaigns to educate patients on current COVID-19 guidelines.
  • Helped in significantly improving Welwyn Hatfield community's unvaccinated patient rate.
  • The priority for this post was to engage with those in the community who are unsure and have major doubts around the vaccination.

Laboratory Technician

Feature Medical, Warner Bros Film Studios
Leavesden, Hertfordshire
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Working with the new real-time PCR assay launched by Novacyt called Genesig. This machine is a CE-marked three-gene assay used to detect the gene targets of SARS-CoV-2.
  • It is important and crucial that QC are carried out to verify the validity of results. The assay includes an internal control to identify possible PCR inhibition, measure extraction purity and confirm the integrity of the run. My role involves using pos/neg controls. The positive control allows us to be sure that the experimental set-up is working correctly. This increases the reliability of the experiment and testing against these predetermined specifications ensures consistent product quality.
  • The negative control is called the ‘baseline’. These controls are maintained in experiments to eliminate experimental errors and biased results. After the run has been completed a sigmodial curve graph is produced, which enables us to analyse whether the sample has reached the positive or negative threshold. The Positive control should produce a Cq value (quantification cycle) between 14-22 in the FAM channel. The negative control should produce a Cq value of less than 30 in the HEX channel.

Band 4 Associate Practitioner

Ashford & St Peters NHS foundation trust
Chertsey, Surrey
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Ran COVID samples on the Panther Fusion® SARS-CoV-2 assay, which is a real-time RT-PCR in vitro diagnostic test intended for the qualitative detection of RNA from SARS-CoV-2 isolated and purified from upper respiratory specimens.
  • In charge of making up correct quantities of Aptima reagents used on the Panther machines, running maintenance diagnostics and environmental swabs to prevent the risk of contamination.

Band 4 Microbiology Medical Laboratory Assistant

East suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation trust
Colchester, Essex
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) testing.
  • Autonomously set up and calibrated equipment such as the SAMBA and Cepheid Gene X according to daily testing requirements.
  • Performed a variety of sample testing techniques including visual testing and PCR.
  • Carried out thorough COVID sample and media preparation for the SAMBA II SARS CoV-2 test.
  • Logged samples, chemicals and laboratory errors in laboratory information management systems to maintain traceability and quality control.
  • Produced detailed patient reports, maintaining excellent records of tests and findings on APEX.
  • Transported patient samples to neighbouring hospitals within the Trust through NPEX.
  • Maintained impeccable cleanliness and excellent safety standards across laboratory areas, minimising risk and error.
  • Carried out tasks to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and maintained patient confidentiality.

Customer service advisor

Morrisons
London, ENG
07.2015 - 11.2020
  • Addressed customer inquiries and concerns to facilitate decision-making and minimise anxiety or hesitation.
  • Received and processed product returns.
  • Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best-meet customer needs.
  • Met customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.

Education

Master of Science - Cardiovascular Research

Kings College London
London
2020

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Roehampton University
London
2019

GCSE -

Nowerhill High School
London

Skills

  • Good time management skills
  • Excellent English language, communication and grammatical skills
  • Competent decision-making ability
  • Competent using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)
  • Analytic skills: PubMed, Medline,
    Embase, and Biosis Ability to examine
    data, formulate reasonable
    hypotheses, and design and execute
    analyses to test them
  • Confidently use HIVE, Veeva and
    Datavision publication planning
    software
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a cross functional team environment
  • Working knowledge of ICMJE, MHRA
    regulations and European GDP, GPP
    and PV legislations
  • Working knowledge of ABPI, phRMA,
    CONSORT, Good Publication Practice 3,
    EFPIA and IFPMA Codes of Practice

Accomplishments

  • Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
  • Completed Brighton University Stem Summer School
  • Graduated in Classical Dancing
  • Completed Swimming lessons and obtained a silver award for 800m.
  • Completed Grade 5 in playing the Piano
  • Completed Brownies and Guides

Timeline

Medical writer

Convatec
01.2025 - Current

Pharmacy dispenser

Lloyds Pharmacy
09.2022 - 06.2023

Customer Service - Covid Call Handler

Dacorum Borough Council
09.2022 - 03.2023

Customer Service - Covid Call Handler

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
05.2022 - 09.2022

Associate Medical Writer

Nucleus Global
03.2022 - 12.2024

Laboratory Technician

Feature Medical, Warner Bros Film Studios
06.2021 - 04.2022

Band 4 Associate Practitioner

Ashford & St Peters NHS foundation trust
04.2021 - 07.2021

Band 4 Microbiology Medical Laboratory Assistant

East suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation trust
11.2020 - 03.2021

Customer service advisor

Morrisons
07.2015 - 11.2020

Master of Science - Cardiovascular Research

Kings College London

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Roehampton University

GCSE -

Nowerhill High School

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