What’s this all about?

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We’re here to help you learn about careers in MedComms and then, if you decide it’s of interest, to help you get your first job! Good luck.

Sign up to our FirstMedCommsJob Elert for regular updates for news of careers events, internships, open days and other relevant information.

We’re grateful for contributions from many members of the MedComms Networking community and specifically the following Sponsors of this FirstMedCommsJob service: AMICULUM, Bioscript, Envision Pharma Group, Fishawack Health, Helios Global Group, Inizio Medical, IPG Health Medical Communications and Oxford PharmaGenesis.

Upcoming events

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Relevant upcoming careers events:

The following events should specifically be of interest to entry-level job seekers.

Note: You will find details about lots of other relevant events at MedCommsNetworking.com. Many of them are online and free of charge for everyone to join. They all provide insights into the people, the businesses, and the work that we do across the #MedComms community.

IN-PERSON CAREERS EVENT
FirstMedCommsJob: Introduction to MedComms

We’ll be joined by representatives from these leading employers: AMICULUM, Aspire Scientific, Certara Insight, Collected Group, Fishawack Health, Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG), Inizio Medical, IPG Health Medical Communications, NexGen Healthcare Communications, performance-io, Prime Global and Word Monster.


Venue: The Medical School, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT
Date: 10.30-15.00 UK time, Thursday 22 June 2023
[PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION DETAILS]

Aligning company and individual values – the Lucid Group value transformation

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Following a period of rapid growth and multiple acquisitions Lucid Group recently underwent an employee-led initiative to create a new value and anti-value set, underpinning their culture and the way colleagues at Lucid come together. Join this session to hear from Olivia Emirali (Talent Acquisition & People Operations Director), Henry Litchfield (Head of Talent and Learning) and Nigel Horn (Managing Director, Bluedog) about the journey they went on to create a new value set that spoke to multiple geographies, teams and functions, as well as helpful advice on how to use company values when looking to start your career in MedComms. And we answer questions from the audience.

It should be of interest to anyone who is looking for insights in to MedComms as a career and how to maximise their chances of gaining an entry level job.

Recorded 08 June 2023 as a FirstMedCommsJob webinar. Produced by NetworkPharma.tv

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What are MedComms agencies actually like?

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Eleanor Steele is the MedComms Mentor and provides specialist training and mentoring for medical writers of all career stages.

What are MedComms agencies actually like? What are the differences between them? Let the MedComms Mentor guide you through some key considerations so you can tell which might suit you!

Download a PDF summary of all the Microtips to understand what MedComms agencies are really like here.

Recorded 05 June 2023, by the MedComms Mentor and is included here with their permission.

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How do Medical Writers actually work?

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Eleanor Steele is the MedComms Mentor and provides specialist training and mentoring for medical writers of all career stages.

What do Medical Writers actually do day-to-day? How do they work on projects, and how do they know which projects to work on? In this video, the MedComms Mentor lifts the curtain on all these secrets!

Download a PDF summary of all the Microtips covering how Medical Writers actually work here.

Recorded 29 May 2023, by the MedComms Mentor and is included here with their permission.

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What do MedComms agencies actually do?

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Eleanor Steele is the MedComms Mentor and provides specialist training and mentoring for medical writers of all career stages.

What do MedComms agencies actually communicate? And how do they do that communication? Most projects fall into five main categories, which the MedComms Mentor explores in this video!

Download a PDF summary of all the Microtips covering what MedComms agencies actually do here.

Recorded 22 May 2023, by the MedComms Mentor and is included here with their permission.

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allegro.DRIVE – entry-level client services opportunities in medcomms at Inizio Medical

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allegro. is an award-winning, accelerated learning and development model that shapes talented, dynamic scientific staff at Inizio Medical. Katie Caine (Recruitment Business Partner) and Anna Dickinson (Client Services Director) will explain how they provide dedicated training and mentoring for both medical writing and client services staff, from entry-level to senior positions across the business. allegro.DRIVE is the entry-level client services programme that provides industry-leading training and dedicated coaching in all aspects of scientific project management, business skills, client relationships and financial acumen. And we answer questions from the audience.

It should be of interest to anyone who is looking for insights in to MedComms as a career and how to maximise their chances of gaining an entry level job.

Recorded 16 May 2023 as a FirstMedCommsJob webinar. Produced by NetworkPharma.tv

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Career Guide for New Medical Writers

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Medical writing is an exciting career path that can be an attractive option for scientists, MDs, PhDs, or healthcare professionals who are keen to communicate with different audiences. However, making the first steps in this industry can be confusing and challenging at times.

In this context, the Getting into Medical Writing (GIMW) group at the European Medical Writers Association (EMWA) has created a free guide for new medical writers that will help in taking those first steps into a successful and rewarding career.

[Read Career Guide for New Medical Writers here]

allegro.WRITE – entry-level medical writing opportunities in medcomms at Inizio Medical

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allegro. is an award-winning, accelerated learning and development model that shapes talented, dynamic scientific staff at Inizio Medical. Katie Caine (Recruitment Business Partner) and Nicola Griffin (Programme Director) will explain how, through allegro., they provide dedicated training and mentoring for medical writing and client services staff, from entry-level to senior positions across the business. allegro.WRITE is the entry-level medical writer development programme that provides industry-leading training and dedicated coaching allowing you to go from Associate Medical Writer to Medical Writer at an accelerated pace. The programme focuses on developing writing skills, project management, teamwork and networking in a collaborative and diverse environment, allowing you to build your confidence and ability. We look forward to answering your questions.

It should be of interest to anyone who is looking for insights in to MedComms as a career and how to maximise their chances of gaining an entry level job.

Recorded 11 May 2023 as a FirstMedCommsJob webinar. Produced by NetworkPharma.tv

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Should I become a Medical Editor?

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Eleanor Steele is the MedComms Mentor and provides specialist training and mentoring for medical writers of all career stages.

Are you contemplating a career as a Medical Editor but aren’t quite sure if it’s right for you? Consider these MedComms Microtips to help you figure it out.

Download a PDF summary of all the Microtips to help you decide if you Medical Editing would be a good fit for you here.

Recorded 01 May 2023, by the MedComms Mentor and is included here with their permission.

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Should I go into MedComms Client Services?

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Eleanor Steele is the MedComms Mentor and provides specialist training and mentoring for medical writers of all career stages.

Are you interested in a career in MedComms but don’t want to be a Medical Writer? Maybe Client Services would be right for you – check out these MedComms Microtips to help you decide

Download a PDF summary of all the Microtips to help you decide if a job in Client Services would suit you here.

Recorded 24 April 2023, by the MedComms Mentor and is included here with their permission.

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