Vyani Magar
Scientific Editor
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About
Scientific Editor with 4 years of experience reviewing MLR-regulated pharmaceutical and healthcare promotional and non-promotional content for global brand, AstraZeneca. Skilled in editorial review, copyediting, cross-version accuracy checks, fact-checking, reference verification using PubMed, and ISI/PI proofing across multiple asset formats. Experienced in Veeva PromoMats workflows, including editorial review, MLR screenings, and reapprovals, while ensuring alignment with AMA standards and AstraZeneca editorial style guidelines.
Proven ability to mentor junior editors, support launch activities, contribute to editorial asset development, and deliver high-quality content in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Experience
Scientific Editor at Indegene (Client: AstraZeneca) (2022-08 – Present)
- Edited and proofread MLR-regulated pharmaceutical promotional and non-promotional materials across print, digital, email, interactive, and multimedia formats, including iCVAs, banners, videos, brochures, paid search, slide decks, and educational materials, ensuring grammatical correctness, consistency, and alignment with approved references, AMA style, and AZ style guide
- Performed ISI and PI proofing to ensure content accurately matched approved source documents and maintained consistency across multi-version promotional assets
- Conducted fact-checking, reference validation using PubMed, and cross-version accuracy checks to identify discrepancies and ensure reviewer comments were accurately incorporated while maintaining scientific accuracy and content integrity
- Performed MLR screenings and reapprovals within Veeva PromoMats by validating asset metadata, workflows, and editorial requirements prior to review
- Collaborated with medical, regulatory, creative, and project management teams to resolve editorial queries and deliver high-quality assets within project timelines
- Developed and updated editorial guidance documents and internal team resources to reflect new requirements and improve consistency across editorial reviews
- Mentored and trained junior editors through task guidance, progress reviews, and feedback, supporting their transition to independent project ownership
- Supported product launches through editorial review of label update assets, ensuring accuracy and consistency across impacted promotional materials
Associate in Language Editing at TNQTech (2021-10 – 2022-08)
- Edited scientific and academic manuscripts for grammar, clarity, and consistency in line with journal and publisher guidelines
- Performed reference formatting and citation checks to ensure accuracy and adherence to required styles
- Reviewed manuscripts for readability, structure, and overall quality prior to publication
Science Instructor at Agastya International Foundation (2020-02 – 2021-10)
- Delivered interactive science learning sessions using activity-based teaching methods
- Encouraged critical thinking and engagement through hands-on learning and discussions
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology – St. Edmund's College, Shillong (2014 – 2017)
Higher Secondary Education in PCMB – St. Anthony's High School, Shillong (2012 – 2014)

