Our original careers guide about medical writing in MedComms has been published every year since 2009. It was joined in January 2018 by a sister publication, which describes careers in account management, in June 2018 by a guide about medical writing in HEOR and market access, in September 2019 by a guide about regulatory medical writing, in April 2020 by a guide about freelance medical writing and in October 2020 by a guide about working as a medical publications professional.

Please note the 2022 editions are the final, legacy, editions.

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Ensuring timely dissemination of research: a guide to working as a medical publications professional

By Dr John P Gonzalez, published September 2022 [Download your copy]

The aim of this guide is to provide an overview of medical publications management. As well as explaining the processes and the regulatory environment, we provide a number of profiles from specialist medical publications professionals that give valuable insights into the various different roles involved to help you determine if you’d like to join the team.

This issue includes seven personal profiles written by medical publications professionals, describing their personal journeys and the day-to-day work they now do.

Publication of this careers guide has been supported by AMICULUM.

The careers guide is freely available here, published by NetworkPharma Ltd in September 2022.

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A writer’s role in drug development: a guide to getting started in regulatory medical writing

By Dr Debbie Brix Reynolds, published August 2022 [Download your copy]

This guide aims to provide an insight into regulatory medical writing with a focus on drug development as opposed to medical devices, although writers work in both areas. It explores the roles and attributes of the writer, tips on winning your first regulatory writing role and help in deciding whether this would be the career for you, drawing comparisons with working in MedComms.

This issue includes seven personal profiles written by current specialists in regulatory medical writing, describing their personal journeys and the day-to-day work they now do.

Publication of this careers guide has been supported by Certara Insight.

The careers guide is freely available here, published by NetworkPharma Ltd in August 2022.

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Evidence generation and communication: a guide to getting started in HEOR/market access medical writing

By Linda Harrison, published June 2022 [Download your copy]

This guide focuses on medical writing roles in the HEOR/market access arenas, but will be of interest to anyone who wants to understand more about the business of ensuring access to new medicines and devices for patients. If you have an interest in the commercial aspects of healthcare delivery and in helping deliver value to patients, a passion for writing and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then working in HEOR/market access might be for you. This guide will provide you with an in-depth introduction to this specialist area.

This issue includes ten personal profiles written by current specialists in leading HEOR/market access companies, describing their personal journeys and the day-to-day work they now do.

The careers guide is freely available here, published by NetworkPharma Ltd in June 2022.

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Making it my own business: a guide to being a freelance writer in MedComms

By Dr Kathryn White, published April 2022 [Download your copy]

This guide focuses on freelance medical writing in medical communications, in particular MedComms. The MedComms industry provides consultancy services to pharmaceutical companies and offers great opportunities for freelance medical writers.

The aim of this guide is to give you the information you need to decide if you are suited to the role of freelance medical writer, and to provide the insider knowledge you need to run a successful business.

Please see the profiles provided by freelance medical writers working in MedComms later in this booklet for more insights into working in the industry.

This guide has been prepared with the support of the freelance subscribers to the MedComms Workbook.

The careers guide is freely available here, published by NetworkPharma Ltd in April 2022.

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From academic to medical writer: a guide to getting started in medical communications

By Dr Annick Moon, published March 2022 [Download your copy]

This guide focuses on medical writing careers in medical communications, in particular in MedComms agencies. The MedComms industry provides consultancy services to pharmaceutical companies, and the role of the medical writer is to use science and language to deliver these services successfully, while working to the highest ethical standards and adhering to industry regulations and guidelines.

The aim of this guide is to give you the information you need to decide if you are suited to the role of medical writer, and to provide the insider knowledge you need to excel at interview.

This issue includes nine personal profiles written by current medical writing specialists in leading MedComms agencies, describing their personal journeys in to MedComms and the day-to-day work they now do as well as an updated directory of agency contacts.

The careers guide is freely available here, published by NetworkPharma Ltd in March 2022.

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The business of medical communications: a guide to getting started in account management

By Lindsey Heer, published January 2022 [Download your copy]

As we explain in this guide, the terminology, job titles and specific roles of account managers or project managers in MedComms agencies can vary, but effective account management is always critical. This new guide helps explain how that happens in practice and provides you with an understanding of both the challenges and the rewards that come from a career in MedComms. We believe reading this guide will give you the edge to getting that first job.

This issue includes nine personal profiles written by current specialists in leading MedComms agencies, describing their personal journeys in to MedComms and the day-to-day work they now do, and an up-to-date directory of agency contacts.

The careers guide is freely available here, published by NetworkPharma Ltd in January 2022.

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