Featuring AMICULUM, Ashfield MedComms, Fishawack Health, Helios Medical Communications and Oxford PharmaGenesis. Recorded as a MedComms Networking webinar. Produced by NetworkPharma.tv
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Continue reading “FirstMedCommsJob Careers guide – medical writing”Kelly Stroud, Principal Medical Writer, Lucid Group
I began as a medical writer after almost a decade working in medical publishing as a production editor. Whilst working in publishing, I was exposed to lots of different writing styles, learned about design, illustration, effective copyediting an quality control, and, importantly, worked closely with scientific experts. I quickly became well-grounded in project management, independently managing my own time and workload, and overseeing the quality and work of others.
Helen Speedy, Seques, an AMICULUM agency
From first learning about genetics in GCSE science lessons, I knew that it was a subject that I wanted to pursue. Fast forward several years and I had gained a degree and PhD in genetics and had a productive period of post-doc research under my belt. However, it was then decision time. Did I want to stay in academia, or did I want to branch out into something new?
Lucinda Sinclair, Associate Scientific Director, Ashfield MedComms
I joined the allegro.WRITE entry-level training programme as an associate medical writer with Ashfield MedComms in October 2018. After completing a masters in translational oncology, with a brief stint at a pharma company on work experience, I was searching for a career where I could stay close to the science, but also work with others in a collaborative and creative environment. allegro.WRITE appealed to me because the structured programme enabled fast-tracked progression, with ongoing development opportunities during the initial 8-week training phase, two 5-month rotations and beyond.
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