Marisa Moller Wolmarans

Experienced and detail-orientated clinical pharmacologist with a PhD in Pharmacology and more than 15 years of experience in analysing clinical data, medical writing and academic preclinical and clinical pharmacology research. Proven track record of presenting complex scientific medical data to healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies and global stakeholders. Medical writing experience in creating, editing, and reviewing regulatory medical documents including, clinical study reports (CSRs), clinical protocols, clinical study patient safety narratives, regulatory submission documents, as well as scientific peer-reviewed journal articles.

Historically served as a medical writer, senior lecturer, and researcher in the Department of Pharmacology at North-West University (NWU), a post-doctoral fellow at The Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), and a supervisor for pharmacology MSc and PhD students. Deep therapeutic expertise in Oncology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry and Cardiology.

Principal Medical Writer - Effective Medical

(2025-10)

• Gather, review, analyze, and evaluate pertinent resources to prepare, develop, and finalize key clinical and scientific documents.
• Write, edit, and review clinical and regulatory documents, including clinical study protocols, informed consent forms, investigator brochures, CSRs, and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at clinical congresses.
• Interpret scientific clinical data and coordinate submission processes for scientific journals and regulatory agencies.
• Manage timelines and deliverables for multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• Prepare presentations and meeting materials for clinical trial sponsors and regulatory agencies (such as the FDA and EMA).
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with multi-disciplinary clinical teams and external clients.

Medical Writer I - Bioforum the Data Masters

(2022-01 - 2025-10)

• Manage clinical projects, review, write and analyse regulatory documents and scientific documents.

Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Pharmacology - North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom - Potchefstroom, South Africa

(2014-01 - 2021-12)

• Senior Researcher, Principal Investigator, and Postgraduate Supervisor of neuropharmacological and psychiatry research.

Post-doctoral Fellow - North-West University, Potchefstroom - Potchefstroom, South Africa

(2013-01 - 2013-12)

• Post-doctoral fellow and research assistant at the Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), NWU.

Ph.D. - Pharmacology - North-West University, Potchefstroom (2013)

M.Sc. - Pharmacology - North-West University, Potchefstroom (2009)

B.Sc. Hons - Pharmacology - University of Pretoria (2007)

B.Sc. - Medical Science and Pharmacology - University of Pretoria (2006)