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WHAT'S HAPPENING - [view previous events]
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MedComms Networking has evolved from what was largely UK-based activity but now embraces a global community of medical communications specialists, and we welcome participation by anyone working in or around MedComms and the global Pharma industry, anywhere in the world. I am particularly keen to see the development of activities led by other individuals and specifically based in other regions so if you would like to act as a local organiser for - or you would like to provide funding for - such events please contact me directly.
I'm always happy to chat and all feedback is welcome, so give me a shout anytime or please post your thoughts to the MedComms Networking Linkedin group for discussion.
Scroll down to see details of activities that are planned for the coming months.
Meantime, you can see reports of all the previous meetings here.
Cheers
Peter Llewellyn
Email: peter@networkpharma.com
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WEEKLY MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
FirstMedCommsJob: Meet the agencies
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 30 September 2020
In this webinar, we'll be joined by Jane Smith (AMICULUM), Rebecca Douglas (Ashfield Healthcare Communications), Karen Kent (Envision Pharma Group), Diane Sutherland (Fishawack Health) and Petula Coutinho (Oxford PharmaGenesis), who will answer questions from the audience. They'll talk about the different roles within their teams, what they look for in entry-level staff, what training is provided and what are the career prospects. We'll look back on the experiences of recruitment during the pandemic and consider implications for the future. And we'll answer questions from the audience.
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WEEKLY MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
"Are we clear?" Ensuring clarity in medical communications
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 7 October 2020
We've been talking about clarity in our medical communications for ages. However, with the sudden upscaling in the need for engaging digital communications, there's never been a better time to turn the talk into reality. Led by Jason Gardner and Orla Weir, of McCann Health Medical Communications, and Katy Demery of Novartis Pharma AG, this webinar will highlight some risks of misleading communication, and how we should seek opportunities to improve clarity in all clinical development materials through effective written communications and data visualisation. And we'll answer questions from the audience.
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5th occasional Zoom meeting of New Zealand medical writers (and guests)
Venue: Global
Date: 10.00 New Zealand Standard time, 12 October 2020 (NOTE the time zone!)
The focus for this event is the New Zealand medical writers' group but everyone is welcome. It's strictly informal. If you have topics you'd like to raise specifically let me know, otherwise I look forward to a general chat about life as a medical writer in New Zealand.
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WEEKLY MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
FirstMedCommsJob: Working in regulatory medical writing at Insight Medical Writing
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 14 October 2020
In this webinar, we're joined by representatives from Insight Medical Writing who talk about their company, the regulatory medical writing services they provide and the different roles within their teams. You'll learn about what they look for in entry-level staff, what training is provided and the career prospects. We'll reflect on the differences between MedComms and regulatory medical writing activities. And we'll answer questions from the audience.
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WEEKLY MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
Publishing open access saves lives
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 21 October 2020
During Open Access Week 2020, and one year after the launch of the Open Pharma position statement, we bring together stakeholders from different backgrounds to share their perspectives on open access in the pharma industry. Join us for a panel discussion, led by Chris Winchester from Oxford PharmaGenesis, and featuring Durhane Wong-Rieger from the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders, Valerie Philippon from Takeda and Gavin Sharrock from Wiley, to find out why and how you can make a difference within your organization. And we'll answer questions from the audience.
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WEEKLY MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
The future of medcomms; congresses in a post COVID-19 era
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 28 October 2020
In this webinar, we'll be joined by representatives from Prime Global to reflect on the disruption we've all experienced in the medical events arena in 2020 and to talk about what the future holds. And we'll answer questions from the audience.
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WEEKLY MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
Equity, diversity and inclusion in MedComms. What's to discuss?
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 4 November 2020
Equity refers to the fair and respectful treatment of all people. Valuing diversity means that we recognize and respect everyone's unique qualities and attributes. Inclusion means that all individuals feel respected, accepted and valued. Do we do enough in our workplaces to live by these core values? If not, why not? In this webinar we’re joined by Faisal Ahmed (VLMY&Rx), Dimuthu Jayawardana (Publicis LifeBrands) and Sharon Frost (Oxford PharmaGenesis) to reflect on these questions and to stimulate further discussion across the MedComms community. And we'll answer questions from the audience.
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WEEKLY MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
Save the date - details TBC
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 11 November 2020
MedComms Networking Webinars will be run every Wednesday at 12.00 midday UK time from 7 October to 9 December 2020 incl. They will be free to all who wish to attend. Topics will range widely but the aim is always to be relevant to people working in around MedComms, by which we mean medical communications, medical education and medical publishing.
[If you any questions, please contact Peter Llewellyn]
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WEEKLY MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
2021 ABPI Code of Practice - what are the proposed key changes?
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 18 November 2020
2021 will see a new ABPI Code of Practice come into force. Although it is still in draft, Jayne Packham (Jayne Packham Consultancy) will take us through the key changes that are being proposed and how they will impact the MedComms community. Jayne has worked with the Code for over 30 years, training both pharmaceutical companies and agencies, so she has considerable expertise that she will share with us. And we'll answer questions from the audience.
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WEEKLY MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
FirstMedCommsJob: Working in MedComms at Syneos Health Communications
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 25 November 2020
In this webinar, we'll be joined by Amanda Smith, Vicky Kay, Alex da Costa and Rebecca Thomas of Syneos Health Communications who will talk about their company, what MedComms means for them and the different roles within their teams. You'll learn about what they look for in entry-level staff, what training is provided and what are the career prospects across the group. And we'll answer questions from the audience.
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WEEKLY MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
FirstMedCommsJob: working as a medical publications professional
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 2 December 2020
This webinar will feature the author together with a panel of contributors to the new careers guide "A guide to working as a medical publications professional", which is expected to be published in October 2020. And we'll answer questions from the audience.
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WEEKLY MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
Meet the Medical Publishers 2021
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 9 December 2020
This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the publishers about their journals, their unique working practices and their plans for the coming year. A lively panel will discuss current developments and future trends in publishing. On our panel we have Caroline Halford (Digital Publishing Manager at Springer Healthcare), Hamish McDougall (Business Development Manager, SAGE Publishing), Jonathan Patience (Head of Commissioning, Taylor and Francis) and Joanne Walker (Managing Director PharmaPlatforms, part of Future Science Group). And we'll answer questions from the audience.
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END OF YEAR ONLINE MEDCOMMS EVENT
Save the date - details TBC
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 16 December 2020
Plans are being made for an informal gathering to draw a line on a remarkable year, and to look forward to the next! Watch this space.
[If you any questions, please contact Peter Llewellyn]
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#MEDCOMMS DAY 2020!
10 June 2020
This year was our 9th annual celebration of A Day in the Life of #MedComms.
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Once again we had contributions from across the globe, from Auckland in New Zealand to San Francisco in the USA, providing great insights into the #MedComms working day.
See what happened on MedCommsDay.com
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