Are you on the MedComms Path? Fascinating Freelance versus In-House Insights

Have you ever wondered how academics or researchers transition into a successful career in medical communications (or medcomms)? With academia becoming increasingly challenging, many PhDs, scientists, and researchers are considering new careers that allow them to apply their expertise.Maybe you are too. As part of our First Friday Features, episode 87 of Write Medicine brings you an exclusive conversation with Vicky Sherwood, a seasoned medical writer with a rich background in academia and medcomms. In this episode, we explore Vicky's unique journey from academia into her thriving career as a medical communicator. Key takeaways include: Practical steps for academics considering a career shift Insider tips on networking your way into medical writing The diverse projects you could work on in medcomms How to navigate pharmaceutical compliance issues, and Whether AI will take over this field. Whether you're considering a move into medical writing or are just curious about the diverse opportunities in medical communications, this episode will resonate with your professional aspirations. Don't miss out on Vicky’s invaluable insights!Press play now to start your journey and unlock the secrets to a fulfilling career in medical communications.Timestamps: (03:22) - Introducing Vicky (04:18) - Her journey from academia into medcomms (08:42) - Importance of networking in medicine for landing medcomm positions or freelance work (13:13) - The differences between in-house and freelancing as a writer (15:38) - Range of projects in medcomms (19:09) - The challenges in medcomm such as compliance issues (22:08) - Shifting into freelance medical writing and places to get support (28:39) - Challenges of working on the promotional side (30:59) - The main types of projects that Vicky works on, on the education side (34:05) - Her final thoughts on what direction medcomms is taking in the future Connect with VickyLinkedInWebsite Mentioned in this episode:Why Retreats Work: Disconnection, Body Wisdom, and the Science of Letting GoRewrite Your Power Retreat 2026This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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Have you ever wondered how academics or researchers transition into a successful career in medical communications (or medcomms)? With academia becoming increasingly challenging, many PhDs, scientists, and researchers are considering new careers that allow them to apply their expertise. Maybe you are too. As part of our First Friday Features, episode 87 of Write Medicine brings you an exclusive conversation with Vicky Sherwood, a seasoned medical writer with a rich background in academia and medcomms. In this episode, we explore Vicky's unique journey from academia into her thriving career as a medical communicator. Key takeaways include: Practical steps for academics considering a career shift Insider tips on networking your way into medical writing The diverse projects you could work on in medcomms How to navigate pharmaceutical compliance issues, and Whether AI will take over this field. Whether you're considering a move into medical writing or are just curious about the diverse opportunities in medical communications, this episode will resonate with your professional aspirations. Don't miss out on Vicky’s invaluable insights! Press play now to start your journey and unlock the secrets to a fulfilling career in medical communications. Timestamps: (03:22) - Introducing Vicky (04:18) - Her journey from academia into medcomms (08:42) - Importance of networking in medicine for landing medcomm positions or freelance work (13:13) - The differences between in-house and freelancing as a writer (15:38) - Range of projects in medcomms (19:09) - The challenges in medcomm such as compliance issues (22:08) - Shifting into freelance medical writing and places to get support (28:39) - Challenges of working on the promotional side (30:59) - The main types of projects that Vicky works on, on the education side (34:05) - Her final thoughts on what direction medcomms is taking in the future Connect with Vicky LinkedIn Website

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