JO ANN E.

SZEMERICKY
1301 School Lane
Roebling, NJ 08554
js7bd7ea@westpost.net
Cell: 609.284.3020 Home: 609.499.1470
SUMMARY
Dedicated Medical Publications Professional with innovative labeling management
skills that target accuracy and maximize emerging technologies. Valuable resourc
e to power internal operations through new system development and implementation
. Expertise in: Medical Writing and Editing, Process-related pharma systems & s
oftware (compliant packaging & labeling approval workflows, SAP, Documentum, bar
coding).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WYETH PHARMACEUTICALS, Collegeville, PA 1998 2009
Global Packaging Technology & Systems, Technical Operations & Product Supply
Senior Compliance and Training Specialist 2004 2009
Team member for $140M Enterprise Labeling & Packaging Information System (Docume
ntum/SAP) development & deployment. Developed, updated, and trained on Level II
and III documents (Division Directives, SOPs, and Job Aids). Managed CAPA invest
igation system (root cause, corrective/preventative actions). Oversaw key databa
ses (NDC, Change Control, Protocol, Materials).
Accomplishments
Implemented end-to-end controlled labeling development checklist to reduce erro
rs by 70%
Maintained 85% on-time closure of labeling and packaging investigations
Led special project to update NDC Number database with SAP material number data
base
Decommissioned part numbers database for cutover to SAP material master workflo
w process
Enhanced protocol database to a tracking and metrics tool for package engineers
Updated change control process for parts used at plants globally
Labeling Project Manager 1999 2003
Developed accurate prescription labeling liaising with medical, legal and regula
tory. Grew to subject matter expert during development of Shipper Label process.
Responsible for labeling of acquired and 3rd-party companies.
Accomplishments
Assumed labeling development for ESI Lederle and 3rd party prescription labelin
g
Managed and coordinated all ESI Lederle injectable labeling per plant productio
n schedule during divestiture of ESI Lederle to Baxter Healthcare
Initiated and managed department newsletter during rapid headcount growth
Key team player in developing and implementing new shipper label software/proce
sses with embedded barcoding software per domestic & international market requir
ements
Coordinated required shipper label updates for multiple U.S. & international ma
nufacturing sites
Completed 33% of labeling revisions for Rx Harmonization Project (2,300 total a
rtworks)
Oversaw labeling development for vinolrebine product launch
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WYETH RESEARCH, Princeton, NJ 1984 1998
Internal Communications Coordinator 1993 1998
Edited General Technical Reports (GTRs) to enforce AMA Manual of Style standards
. Managed GTR preparation, approval, and archive for electronic Regulatory subm
issions (Documentum). Wrote personnel/organizational announcements and scientifi
c/corporate articles. Produced site quarterly and weekly newsletters. Provided p
hotographic support to corporate, research, and award programs.
Accomplishments
Published research facility annual reports
Selected and served as member of R&D Records Council to develop Worldwide Corpo
rate Document Standards
Implemented electronic (from paper) weekly newssheet for email distribution
Scientific Writer 1988 1992
Wrote and updated investigators brochures. Rendered editing service for scientis
ts. Oversaw official archives of NDA-required reports on new drugs. Managed scie
ntific and corporate articles, site newsletters, and personnel/organizational an
nouncements.
Accomplishments
Compiled preclinical NDAs for Rapamune and Effexor
Established standard procedures for new Department of Scientific Writing
Launched grassroots newsletter for new drug discovery & development facility
Eliminated design and layout costs via desktop publishing in-house

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Medical Transcriptionist
Transcribed radiology, operative, consultative reports and discharge summaries.
Positions held, some concurrently, to earn 100% of college expenses.
Shore Memorial Hospital, Atlantic City Medical Center, Saint Francis Medical Cen
ter, Hamilton Hospital, Ewing Medical Associates
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Communications, Richard Stockton College, Pomona
, NJ
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Certificate in Professional Communications, Wharton School of Business,
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA