About Tim Peoples
I started medical writing in 2005 after graduating with a BA in English. This position kicked off a career that continued with my MA in Literature and full-time roles at Medtronic and Amgen. I spent about 6 years at Medtronic and 10 years at Amgen, and my remit included a wide diversity of products and therapeutic areas. I made Tuxedo Cat Medical Writing my full-time job in January 2025. I also studied counselling theory at Massey University in 2025 to extend my lifelong interest in mental healthcare and completed a Postgraduate Diploma.
What I Bring to the Job
Diversity of experiences
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Over 20 years of experience as a medical communications professional
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Experience in diverse therapeutic areas/products: oncology, precision medicine, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, surgical tools, neurosurgery, imaging, SaMD, osteoporosis, targeted pharmaceuticals, biologics, implantable devices
Peer-reviewed journal results
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Coauthor of several medical journal articles and acknowledged writer for dozens more
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Articles in major journals (New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA) and those for specialty audiences (Gastric Cancer, International Journal of Hematology, ESMO Open)
Scientific congress results
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Extensive work in writing, editing, designing, and formatting scientific congress materials
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Presentations at global congresses (ACC, ADA, ESMO, ASCO) and those for specialty/regional audiences (JSMO, ESMO Asia)
Mental healthcare expertise
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Formal educational qualification in mental healthcare theory (PGDip in Counselling, graduated with distinction, Massey University)
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Lifelong interest in understanding and helping people with neurodivergent traits
Professional credentials and teaching
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Certified Editor in the Life Sciences (ELS), three certificates from the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), certificate in HEOR from the University of Washington
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Frequent presenter and workshop leader at medical writing conferences
Because Work Is the Least Interesting Thing About Me...
I grew up in the United States. I immigrated to New Zealand in 2019 and became a naturalised citizen in 2024.
Outside of work, I am a parent and keeper of multiple obsessions. I love cats more than you already think I do. I am a Nintendo gamer; lots of hours logged in Zelda and Pokémon. I cook ramen from scratch. You might see me at the Auckland Armageddon Expo twice a year, looking for more issues of MAD Magazine and Love and Rockets. I support the Northern Mystics and Silver Ferns literally whenever it is possible to do so. Lots of podcasts, especially those that are composed of fragments from fictional worlds.
I try to be a little chaotic to balance out the whole "bringing clarity to scientific communications" part of my life.
