Rabiya Tuma

About

Throughout my award-winning career in science and healthcare journalism, I’ve enjoyed taking on challenges that enable me to craft editorial programs aimed at physicians and consumers, including clinical and business of medicine (BOM) content. My aptitude for conveying complex information to business-to-business and general audiences drives audience engagement and year-over-year growth. Currently, I serve as Executive Editor for Medscape, the leading online global destination for physicians and healthcare professionals. I develop, assign, and edit news and feature articles for clinician readers and the general public; and I produce the widely successful podcast, Medicine and the Machine. I oversee a team of staff editors, writers, and freelancers; my ability to draw out individual strengths to match the needs of any project plays a key role in Medscape’s continued success and audience growth. In previous roles, I developed strategies to expand readership as a Managing Editor at Medscape, and as a Freelance Science Writer, I was a regular contributor to The Economist, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, and Oncology Times; I was published in The New York Times, Journal of Cell Biology, and O: The Oprah Magazine, to name a few. I use my science training and analytical skills to create clear, accurate, and engaging content on complex issues. In all of my roles, I have driven success in collaborative team environments with my ability to handle multiple projects at once, set priorities on tight deadlines, and navigate changing business needs. Areas of Expertise: Leadership – Content Development – Communication – Creativity – Collaboration – People Management – B2B – Healthcare – Editorial Vision – Strategic Thinking – Innovative – Publishing – Oncology – Genomics – Team Building – Problem Solving – Customer Engagement – Interpersonal Skills – Audience Development –Mentoring – Deadline-Driven – Brand Cohesiveness – Editorial Content – Journalism – Content Strategy