NEIL OSTERWEIL
154 Norfolk Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-9248
Email: osterbar@gis.net
Experience 
 

1988-present
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1984-1988
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1980-1983
 
 
 
 

1979-1980
 

Consulting Medical Writer/Editor 
Osterweil & Baron Communications
Cover international medical and scientific meetings, interview researchers and clinicians, and write news and feature articles for both consumer and professional audiences. Analyze key areas of clinical research, medical practice, and current and emerging medical diagnostic products, therapies and technologies.  Research, write and edit comprehensive market-analysis studies covering US, European and Japanese pharmaceutical markets for multinational clients. Write and edit annual reports, brochures, executive summaries, viewbooks, speeches, case statements, press kits, web site content and other materials for corporate and not-for-profit clients

Senior Writer
New England Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Researched, wrote and edited news and feature articles on medical science and technology, basic and applied research, patient care and other subjects for both external and internal publications. Translated complex, highly technical subjects into informative features for a mass audience. Wrote speeches, position papers, policy statements and presentations for CEO and other executive staff. Covered broad spectrum of health issues, including health policy, planning, financing, organization and management. Wrote press releases, brochures and other informational materials for media and marketing efforts. Represented hospital in liaison with print and broadcast media.

Assistant Editor
Playbill and Panorama magazines 
Boston, Massachusetts
Researched, wrote and edited features on fine and performing arts for two consumer entertainment magazines. Planned page layouts and advertising placement, directed typesetters, compositors and printers and supervised all other aspects of production for in-house printing plant.

Assistant Director of Public Information
Massachusetts Association for Retarded Citizens
Waltham, Massachusetts
Wrote news stories, policy statements, press releases and other 
informational materials for state-wide advocacy group.

Professional
Achievements
 

Education
 

References

Society of Professional Journalists Green Eyeshade Award, 2001
Frances Larsen Memorial Award, Excellence in Medical Article Writing, 1999
Write Stuff National Writing Competition, Medical/Science Writing, 1986

Brandeis University
Bachelor of Arts, 1978 

References available upon request

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