Prime Medical Group expands senior editorial team
pharmafile | December 17, 2015 | Appointment | Medical Communications | Prime Medical Group
The Prime Medical Group has announced the appointment of Valerie Moss PhD to the position of editorial & scientific executive director.
Prime says that since joining the company in 2002 as senior medical writer, her work has reinforced the importance of having a strong editorial group that lies at the heart of the business and that she has successfully helped to grow and develop the business as a consequence of her drive, expertise and knowledge, as well as her high standards.
Moss has successfully performed various roles and responsibilities within the group while supporting the business across a wide ranging number of accounts including acting as principal writer, editorial team leader, editorial team director and finally group editorial director in 2013.
Graeme Peterson, Group chief executive, comments: “Val is a joy to work with, her passion, drive and hard work is recognised by all in the business and respected by clients, she is a great role model and ambassador for the Group. I would like to congratulate Val on behalf of the business for this well-earned promotion. This is an exciting time for the business and we look forward to further success through an expanding editorial team.”
To support Moss in her new role, Prime announced an additional two key appointments to the senior editorial team in the New Year.
Michelle Utton-Mishra PhD will be joining as editorial director, based in London. She brings highly valued expertise and a wealth of experience having held numerous senior editorial roles in a number of high profile agencies in London such as Choice Healthcare Solutions where she was editorial director.
Rachel Wright PhD has been recruited as medical director, in Knutsford. Wright has 11 years’ experience in medical communications latterly as Editorial Director at Fishawack in Knutsford.
“This is an exciting time for The Prime Medical Group. We have seen significant growth in 2015 as a result of existing account growth and new business wins”, Peterson continues. “The expansion of our senior editorial team in the New Year will enhance the business growing into 2016. I am looking forward to having Michelle and Rachel as part of the Group in the New Year. Please join me in congratulating Valerie and wishing Michelle and Rachel every success in their new roles.”
