MedComms Essentials: What has been the effect of the pandemic on medical communications?

In this series of informal #MedComms webinars we specifically address individual questions that are frequently asked by individuals looking to start a career in medical communications. We’re joined on this occasion by Alex Dutka (Scientific Project Leader) and Simon Whiteley (Director) from Helios Global Group for their perspectives on the question, “What has been the effect of the pandemic on medical communications?”.

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 15 July 2021 as a MedComms Networking webinar. Produced by NetworkPharma.tv

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MedComms Essentials: Is a career in medical communications a stable option?

In this series of informal #MedComms webinars we specifically address individual questions that are frequently asked by individuals looking to start a career in medical communications. We’re joined on this occasion by Jill Bowers (Project Leader), Jade Murdoch (Senior Medical Writer) and Simon Whiteley (Director) from Helios Global Group for their perspectives on the question, “Is a career in medical communications a stable option?”.

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 15 July 2021 as a MedComms Networking webinar. Produced by NetworkPharma.tv

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MedComms Essentials: What is involved in the writing test and what is its purpose?

In this series of informal #MedComms webinars we specifically address individual questions that are frequently asked by individuals looking to start a career in medical communications. We’re joined on this occasion by Jill Bowers (Project Leader), Amelia Markey (Scientific Services Director) and Lauren Oswald (Associate Medical Writer) from Helios Global Group for their perspectives on the question, “What is involved in the writing test and what is its purpose?”.

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 15 July 2021 as a MedComms Networking webinar. Produced by NetworkPharma.tv

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MedComms Essentials: How do I stand out when developing my CV and cover letter?

In this series of informal #MedComms webinars we specifically address individual questions that are frequently asked by individuals looking to start a career in medical communications. We’re joined on this occasion by Jill Bowers(Project Leader) and Amelia Markey (Scientific Services Director) from Helios Global Group for their perspectives on the question, “How do I stand out when developing my CV and cover letter?”.

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 15 July 2021 as a MedComms Networking webinar. Produced by NetworkPharma.tv

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MedComms Essentials: What background and qualifications are required?

In this series of informal #MedComms webinars we specifically address individual questions that are frequently asked by individuals looking to start a career in medical communications. We’re joined on this occasion by Jill Bowers (Project Leader), Amelia Markey (Scientific Services Director) and Jade Murdoch (Senior Medical Writer) from Helios Global Group for their perspectives on the question, “What background and qualifications are required?”.

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 15 July 2021 as a MedComms Networking webinar. Produced by NetworkPharma.tv

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Combining writing and project management – the hybrid role in MedComms

In this webinar, we hear from representatives from the Helios Global Group who talk about their agencies and the hybrid roles they offer; these roles provide experience in both the project management and medical writing aspects of medical communications. You’ll learn about what they look for in an entry-level candidate, how bespoke training can help you shape your own career path, and what the career prospects are across the group. Members of the panel are David Harvey (Scientific Project Services Director), Victoria Heneage (Associate Scientific Project Lead), Sarah El-Sheikh (Scientific Lead) and Natalie Wood (Scientific Project Leader). 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 07 July2021 as a MedComms Networking webinar. Produced by NetworkPharma.tv

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McCann Health Medical Communications sharing the experiences of their first FuEL participants

Back in November 2020, McCann Health Medical Communications launched Future Experts and Leaders aka FuEL, their launchpad for successful careers in medical communications. 7 months later we hear how their first FuEL cohort are settling in, how they’ve benefited from FuEL’s training and community elements and the advice they have for those thinking of moving into medcomms roles. Daniel Cicognani (HR Business Partner) will be joined by current FuEL participants: Trang Au (Associate Medical Writer), Abbie Daniels (Associate Account Executive), Sam Depetrillo (Associate Regulatory Writer) and Nicholas Strange (Associate Editor). And we answer questions from the audience.

It should be of interest to anyone who is looking for insights into MedComms as a career and particularly anyone who wants to maximise their chances of gaining a job at McCann Health Medical Communications.

Recorded 01 July 2021 as a MedComms Networking webinar. Produced by NetworkPharma.tv

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I work in HEOR/market access…

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Whilst preparing the new issue of our latest careers guide, Evidence generation and communication: a guide to getting started in HEOR/market access medical writing (published June 2021)  we invited people working in HEOR/market access to tell us why they are doing so….

“I work in HEOR/market access as it provides the opportunity to combine my scientific knowledge and passion for healthcare, medical advancements, business development and health economics whilst enabling me to build on my regulatory knowledge. Market access is a highly rewarding and intellectually stimulating career path. It provides the opportunity to make a positive impact towards patient access to novel medical therapies and technologies, by supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisations to navigate complex global market access landscapes through the development of effective market access strategies and tools.”

Chris Bradshaw, Associate Market Access Writer at Prime Access (a Prime Global Consultancy)

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