Leila Emery, Ma Email & Phone Number

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-As part of the RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS) Medical Writing, Editing, and Design Services group, I serve as a Senior Medical Editor supporting the RTI-HS Pharmaco-epidemiology research team.-Expertise reviewing documents in a wide range of therapeutic areas, with a specific focus on epidemiology-Edit and format epidemiological studies, statistical analysis plans, clinical trial protocols, database studies, clinical validation plans, and other medical documents and regulatory submissions-Co-authored a poster on in-house medical editing style guides for the 2019 American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) annual conference-Incorporate RTI-HS Inclusive Language guidelines and American Medical Association (AMA) style guide updates into daily work-Communicate regularly with RTI-HS staff about Inclusive Language best practices in medical communications to ensure continuity and cultural competence

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-Serve as Vice Chair of the RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS) Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council, focusing on company-wide Inclusive Language best practices, designing diversity and inclusion trainings, and shaping inclusive recruitment strategies-Core focus on racial equity, intersectionality, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace-Co-presented on “Inclusive Language Best Practices in Medical Writing & Editing” at the 2021 American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) Carolinas Chapter conference and AMWA’s 2022 Annual Conference-Co-authored Inclusive Language best practices for the RTI-HS in-house style guide-Assisted with restructuring RTI-HS patient survey templates to ensure greater representativeness and inclusion in clinical trials and scientific research-Created an in-house Inclusive Language glossary for RTI-HS staff-Collaborate with Health Preferences & Access, Surveys & Observational Studies, and Patient-centered Outcomes Assessment research teams to inform ongoing Inclusive Language opportunities in these areas-Assist RTI-HS clients with addressing Inclusive Language challenges-Designed and co-facilitate monthly Inclusive Language trainings for RTI-HS staff

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

-Ensured superior editing standards and quality for clinical study reports, patient narratives, new drug applications, study protocols, and other clinical documents-Reviewed documents in 60+ medical fields-Performed high-level editing and quality control for grammar, style, consistency, and data accuracy-Applied AMA style or other preferred style according to individual client specifications

Durham, Nc

-Managed independent contractor recruitment and full-time editor recruitment for American Journal Experts (a division of Research Square), the world's largest provider of English-language editing, field-specific translation, manuscript formatting, and scientific illustration services-Managed targeted recruitment efforts at top-tier universities and research institutions-Cultivated relationships with university administrators and faculty to recruit graduate students and post docs in STEM, Humanities, and Social Science fields-Specialized in targeted advertising to acquire great talent via online venues-Collaborated with other teams to inform company-wide, dynamic recruitment needs-Managed daily operations and facilitated long-range recruitment and talent strategies-Used company metrics to achieve data-driven recruitment outcomes-Maintained a strong presence at career fairs; networked in person and virtually with potential applicants-Utilized online recruiting tools and applicant tracking systems, including Resumator, Jazz, and LinkedIn Recruiter

Durham, Nc

-Reviewed manuscripts written by researchers in a wide range of STEM, Humanities, and Social Science fields-Assisted researchers from around the globe in eliminating writing-related barriers to publishing their work in high-impact academic journals-Worked collaboratively with a team of other Managing Editors to maintain editing standards and best practices -Managed several teams of contract editors (150+), reviewed their work, and provided them with targeted feedback on their editing skills-Contributed to author education through online writing assistance (including providing grammar and style tips)

-Provided editing services to researchers, published and aspiring writers, physicians, undergraduate and graduate/doctoral students, educational institutions, small businesses, non-profits, translation companies, and job seekers.-Edited web copy and written material, including dissertations, scientific articles, fiction and non-fiction manuscripts, resumes, cover letters, and grant proposals.

Rockville, Md

-Taught undergraduate-level "Intro to Composition" and "Intro to Creative Writing"-Designed and taught a literature course ("Women in Literature") to continuing education students-Served as a faculty writing tutor for the college's Writing, Reading, and Language Centers-Acted as a liaison between writing centers on multiple campuses to ensure continuity of tutoring services -Wrote detailed reports on individual tutoring sessions for instructors’ files-Contributed to annual in-service workshops, committee meetings, and seminars on teaching, tutoring, grading standards, student success, and supporting diverse student populations

Rockville, Md

-Guided production of Potomac Review, a preeminent literary journal-Managed the creation of bi-annual issues; proofread galleys; assisted in choosing final selections for inclusion; and solicited, organized, and edited author bios-Researched, wrote, and acquired a total of 7 grants in the Humanities (from the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County and Poets & Writers Magazine) on behalf of the journal-Delegated specific editorial responsibilities to a team of associate editors and interns-Recruited, interviewed, and trained student interns-Served as liaison between the Webmaster and Editor in Chief-Developed and implemented public relations and marketing strategies for journal-sponsored events, annual partnered conferences (e.g., F. Scott Fitzgerald Conference, Conversations & Connections Conference), writing workshops, and readings by visiting authors

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Creative Writing

Near And Middle Eastern Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Comparative Literature

Activities and Societies: Chorus, Chorale, Glee Club, Phi Eta Sigma Minor: Spanish Language and Literature

Education record