The Secret to Career Success for Medical Writers: Ownership

When it comes to advancing your career as a medical writer, the usual advice is clear: know your therapeutic areas, think analytically, and communicate effectively. You need these technical skills – they’re a given. But there’s one often-overlooked factor that can truly set you apart: Ownership. Ownership means taking responsibility for your professional development, networking, … Read more

Taking Control of Your Career as a Senior Medical Writer

As a Senior Medical Writer (SMW), you’ve already hit some major milestones in your medical writing career. You’ve gained deep expertise in therapeutic areas, become proficient at delivering a variety of documents, and built a reputation as a key player in the medical writing field. Congratultions. But at this advanced stage, many SMWs find themselves … Read more

Mastering Career Transitions: The Two-Step Approach to Success

The Hollywood director, James Cameron, once said: “Pick up a camera. Shoot something. No matter how small, no matter how cheesy, no matter whether your friends and your sister star in it. Put your name on it as director. Now you’re a director. Everything after that, you’re just negotiating your budget and your fee.” As … Read more