Career Progression in Medical Communications

For aspiring medical writers, the journey into your first writing role is filled with questions and uncertainties.

When I started my journey into medical writing over 8 years ago, I faced lots of questions:

• How does a typical medical writing team function?
• Who would I be collaborating with?
• And, most importantly, how would my career progression look?

Getting answers to these questions for aspiring writers is important. They not only influence our decisions, but also shape our conversations during job interviews and networking events. Understanding the landscape is paramount to positioning ourselves effectively in the MedComms industry.

This short video helps answer these questions. It dives into:

• The career trajectory of MedComms writers
• Senior leadership roles within medical writing teams
• The multifaceted structure of MedComms agencies
• The leadership team in MedComms agencies
• MedComms culture