Maggie Ward, Principal Medical Writer


​After earning a bachelor's degree from the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa, Maggie began her career as a chemist but slowly yearned for more beyond the confined walls of the laboratory.  While working full-time, she continued her education and earned a master's degree from the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine.  Somewhere along the way she inadvertently discovered the world of medical writing and never looked back.

Maggie's analytical background has supplemented her inherent ability to learn complex material while distilling key scientific messages and presenting them in a clear and concise manner to target audiences. Further, she is a tenacious professional with great dedication and appreciation for scientific research. Her passion and drive lies in her unwavering commitment to improving patient care. With experience in CRO and pharmaceutical settings, she works closely with subject matter experts in planning and developing well-written documents across all phases of product development.

Overview of skill set and knowledge base:
  • Advanced understanding of pharmacology and therapeutic areas such as oncology, endocrinology, hepatology, and rare diseases 
  • Compliant with FDA, GLP/ICH, and ISO guidelines; HIPAA; and AMA styles 
  • Excellent project management, organization, and communication skills leading to highly successful projects for clinical research and consumer end-users
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, PubMed, and EndNote 
  • Personal research interests include pharmacology, drug delivery systems, toxicology, drug abuse, patient safety, and health and wellness
  • Good-standing member of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), serving on the Communications and Marketing Committee (2015-2017) and the Engage Committee (2018-2019)
  • Completed AMWA's Essential Skills Certificate program
  • Completed medical writing coursework at University of California, San Diego
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I pride myself on passion, innovation, and quality; the very core qualities on which 4WARD Biomedical Communications was founded.