Medical Writing Career Paths: Myths & Roadmap

Friends, it’s time to stop the confusion and start building a high-impact career in Medical Writing!
Have you heard the myths that you must have a PhD, or that freelance writing is "easy money"?
In this session, we unpack everything you need to know about navigating the exciting world of medical communication. I’ll show you exactly who hires medical writers, from major Pharma companies and CROs to dynamic agencies and walk you through the entire career progression, from a fresh trainee to a Director-level leader. More than just writing, we explore diverse tracks like editing, project management, and even business development.

I share my best strategies on how to get started today: from defining your unique 'why' to gaining relevant experience and crafting a powerful professional portfolio on platforms like LinkedIn. We also tackle hot topics like understanding client pricing for freelance medical writing and the essential role of AI in medical writing today.

This session is for all my fellow healthcare professionals and science graduates ready to transition and thrive in scientific writing.

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Let’s grow together!
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Key learnings:
00:00:00 → Welcome & Introduction to the Webinar Series
00:04:41 → BUSTING 9 Common Medical Writing Myths
00:05:39 → Myth 1: Medical Writing is Only for Doctors/PhDs
00:07:13 → Myth 2: You Need Great English for Medical Writing
00:10:48 → Myth 5: A Medical Writing Certificate is Mandatory
00:16:17 → Myth 8: Freelance Medical Writing is Easy Money
00:21:23 → Who Hires Medical Writers? (Pharma, CROs, Agencies)
00:23:13 → Medical Writing Career Tracks (Writing, Management, Marketing)
00:25:58 → Career Progression/Hierarchy (Trainee to VP/Director)
00:28:38 → How to Get Started & Build Your Portfolio
00:33:40 → Career Choices: Full-Time, Consultant & Entrepreneur
00:38:55 → Training Roadmap: Focus on Scientific, Regulatory, or Educational Writing
00:46:44 → Q&A: MedComms vs. Medical Marketing Deliverables
00:48:31 → Q&A: The Impact of AI in Medical Writing
01:08:49 → The Power of LinkedIn for Job Search & Networking

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