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Daniel Bahcheli

Associate Director at RA Capital Management

Boston, Massachusetts

Overview

Work Experience

  • Associate Director

    2020 - Current

  • Senior Writing and Research Manager

    2020 - 2020

    Edit and guide development of competitive landscapes of drugs and medical devices across a range of disease indications and capabilities

  • Senior Scientific Editor

    2018 - 2020

    • Edited and guided development of competitive landscapes of drugs and medical devices across a range of disease indications and capabilities

  • Senior Science Writer

    2017 - 2018

    • Edited and guided development of competitive landscapes of drugs and medical devices across a range of disease indications and capabilities

  • Science Writer

    2016 - 2017

    • Edited and guided development of competitive landscapes of drugs and medical devices across a range of disease indications and capabilities

  • Associate Managing Editor

    2014 - 2016

    • Edited work produced by Medical Writers to review critical appraisal and summarization of published research for inclusion in clinical reference topics • Identified content that could change clinical management decisions and synthesized the best available evidence in clinical reference topics • Performed performance appraisals, including both informal feedback and formal written reviews • Assisted with interviewing and hiring of new editorial team members • Participated in training of team members, including concepts involving critical appraisal, statistics, and writing format

  • Senior Medical Writer

    2012 - 2014

    • Identified relevant research for inclusion in a point-of-care clinical reference tool • Synthesized the best available evidence in clinical reference topics • Trained new writers in statistical concepts and writing format

  • Medical Editor

    2011 - 2012

    • Planned and developed healthcare communications for clients in the pharmaceutical industry, including print modules, live training workshops, and eLearning programs • Managed up to 10 projects simultaneously under tight deadlines to ensure that materials were delivered on time • Interfaced with clients and internal team members (Project Managers, Instructional Designers, Graphics Artists, Programmers, and Medical Writers) to deliver tailored communications and training materials • Assisted in business development by helping to draft proposals and by participating in sales presentations • Attended major scientific conferences, such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting 2012, and advisory boards comprised of clinicians and key opinion leaders

  • Senior Medical Writer

    2011 - 2011

    • Took lead roles in development of sales training material for launches of new medications, or new treatment indications for existing medications • Consulted with Instructional Designers to develop interactive exercises that maximized the effectiveness and appeal of training materials • Mentored junior Medical Writers on how to draft effective healthcare communications • Led initiatives to improve company processes and supported the Medical Writing team through development of new internal resources

  • Medical Writer

    2009 - 2010

    • Wrote a wide variety of healthcare communications for clients in the pharmaceutical industry, including detail aids, internal training presentations, and marketing campaign materials • Worked under tight deadlines on several different projects simultaneously to ensure on-time delivery of materials • Gained experience in the fields of dermatology, cardiology, ophthalmology, angiogenic therapy, and diabetes • Researched new medications for product pitches and business development • Contributed to marketing strategies for both new product launches as well as mature brands

  • Medical Writer

    2008 - 2009

    • Wrote both print-based and web-based material for leading pharmaceutical companies • Worked with bibliographic software for referencing at the high standards necessary for medical, regulatory, and legal review within the pharmaceutical industry • Gained experience on projects in oncology, dermatology, gastroenterology, and diabetes • Worked with trainers on-site to help guide training material through the FDA approval process • Worked under tight deadlines as part of an expedited review for client company • Gained experience with long-term projects (> 8 months) and with reviewing many different documents to ensure consistency across the project as a whole • Developed and presented a tutorial on how to write effective eLearning at client biopharmaceutical company

  • Teaching Assistant

    2006 - 2007

    Worked as a Teaching Assistant in two introductory laboratory classes in Microbiology. Supervised groups of 12 undergraduate students during each laboratory session.

  • Research Assistant

    2005 - 2005

    Researched nanoparticle uptake in living cells as a member of the Institute for Molecular Biophysics. Gained specialized experience in several types of microscopy.

Education

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