Yael Symes

Advocate for Inclusivity in Clinical Research and Principal Medical Writer at Merck

Role
Principal Medical Writer - Oncology at Merck
Location
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Yael Symes

I’m a public health scientist and medical writer who helps senior leaders make clinical research more inclusive, efficient, and patient-centered. I build strong relationships across functions, actively listen, and co-create an environment where people feel heard and respected. I work collaboratively to design innovative and practical solutions. I invest in developing others; I mentor medical writers and lead trainings and programs that-Strengthen inclusive practices in clinical research -Reduce overwhelm and cognitive load -Foster a sense of belonging and psychological safety

Experience

  1. Principal Medical Writer - Oncology

    Merck

    Jun 2025 — Present

Education

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Health Behavior

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Master of Science in Public Health - MSPH, Health Behavior

  • UCLA

    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology

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