Hi, I'm Markus Isler. I'm a freelance medical writer with a strong background in medicinal chemistry and computational chemistry. I help turn dense scientific material into clear, accessible content for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals. Hi there, my experience includes leading chemistry teams, developing new synthesis methods, and coordinating cross-functional projects. I'm passionate about precise science communication and enjoy combining rigorous analysis with practical writing and content creation.

Markus Isler

Hi, I'm Markus Isler. I'm a freelance medical writer with a strong background in medicinal chemistry and computational chemistry. I help turn dense scientific material into clear, accessible content for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals. Hi there, my experience includes leading chemistry teams, developing new synthesis methods, and coordinating cross-functional projects. I'm passionate about precise science communication and enjoy combining rigorous analysis with practical writing and content creation.

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Hi, I’m Markus Isler. I’m a freelance medical writer with a strong background in medicinal chemistry and computational chemistry. I help turn dense scientific material into clear, accessible content for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals.

Hi there, my experience includes leading chemistry teams, developing new synthesis methods, and coordinating cross-functional projects. I’m passionate about precise science communication and enjoy combining rigorous analysis with practical writing and content creation.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Computational Medicinal Chemist at Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013
Selection and Purchase of new Screening Compounds. Development of unwanted compound filters for vendor catalogs.
Lab Head Med. Chem. at Actelion Pharmaceuticals
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Introduced two new productivity increasing techniques (flash master, microwave accelerated synthesis), 2 patent applications, 2 additional patent applications on a project that died.
Lab Head; Project Manager at AXOVAN LTD.
December 31, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Co-managed one further project together with the biology manager until purchased by Actelion Pharmaceuticals.

Education

PhD in Chemistry at The Scripps Research Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Scripps Research Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025
Postgraduate studies at Boston College
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Lic. Phil. II in Chemistry (Biochemistry minor) at University of Zürich
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025
Matura Typus B summa cum laude at Kanton Zürich
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025

Qualifications

Matura Typus B summa cum laude
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025
Lic. Phil. II in Chemistry (Biochemistry minor)
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025
Werner Study Prize
January 11, 2030 - November 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Professional Services, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment