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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
Working as a medical publications professional
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 02 December 2020
In this webinar, we're joined by John Gonzalez, the author of our new FirstMedCommsJob careers guide "Ensuring timely dissemination of research: A guide to working as a medical publications professional", published in October 2020. The expert panel also includes Kat Ayling-Rouse (Scientific Director), Roz Bonomally (Senior Medical Writer) and Andrea Cifelli (Global Lead) from Envision Pharma Group. We'll talk about the roles involved in the publications management team and discuss the ethical and regulatory environment within which medical publications professionals work.
[PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION DETAILS]
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WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
Meet the Medical Publishers 2021
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 09 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 huddle for #MedComms Freelancers and guests
Venue: Global
Date: 13.00 UK time, 14 December 2020
It's been a crazy year and next year will likely hold more uncertainty for all of us. If you are a freelancer, or work with freelancers, working in or around MedComms please join us for an informal end of year chat about life and to raise a glass to wish ourselves the very best of luck and success in 2021! Silly seasonal hats and/or jumpers are a must. It's primarily for MedComms Workbook subscribers but, in the spirit of the moment, any other freelancers and interested parties are welcome to join us.
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#MEDCOMMS FORUM
Better Homeworking in MedComms
Venue: Global
Date: 14.00-17.00 UK time, 16 December 2020
To round off a crazy year, we're running a final end of year #MedComms educational forum with Christmas quiz, mince pies and networking. We will run it as a Zoom meeting. The programme for this meeting has been organised by Tim Hardman (Niche Science and Technology) and Steven Walker (St Gilesmedical London and Berlin). We will explore the contradictions of homeworking and seek the experiences of a range of stakeholders. Issues to be addressed include room ergonomics, health and safety, good mental health, finances, human resources and contracts, mutual support, maintaining company ethos and socialising on line. Among our growing team of presenters are: Rebecca Douglas (Ashfield), Rob Davies (Havas SO), Christian Hambly (FreelanceGeek), Susie Marriott (Prime Global), Dr Christine Oesterling MD MRCGP, Karina Rudzinska (Lucid), Iain Smith (Network for Skills), and Louise Upton (Amiculum).
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Please note the #MedComms webinars will stop over the holiday period so we can gather breath, then we'll start again on 20 January. In 2021 we will take a run at it and there will at least be the weekly webinar every Wednesday at 12.00 UK time through until the Summer. We'll take another breath and then run through to the end of the year. That's a lot of Wednesdays to fill. So if you have suggestions for topics or speakers or best of all if you'd like to join in, please let us know. We'll also be running irregular Extra Webinars and other online events. We won't run face-to-face meetings in 2021. Any questions, at any time, please contact Peter Llewellyn.
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WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
Medical Society Conferences: What we learnt in 2020, what might happen in 2021
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 20 January 2021
Len Starnes, Digital Healthcare Consultant, is an expert commentator on how medical societies have - or have not - integrated digital approaches into their events. And how the pharmaceutical and medtech industries engage with those events. COVID-19 caused massive disruption and, out of necessity, a significant acceleration of progress towards more digital formats for events of all types. In this webinar, we'll reflect on what we've learnt so far and what are the Medical Societies planning for the coming year? And what it might mean for MedComms specialists. And we'll answer questions from the audience.
[PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION DETAILS]
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WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
FirstMedCommsJob: In conversation with the account managers 2021
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 27 January 2021
In this webinar, we'll be joined by account management staff from different agencies to talk about their own journeys into MedComms and their current roles, the day-to-day working life of account managers, training opportunities and career prospects. The panellists will all been profiled in the new issue of our annual careers guide, "The business of medical communications: a guide to getting started in account management", which will be published January 2021.
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WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
Save the date - details TBC
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 03 February 2021
Watch this space.
[If you any questions, please contact Peter Llewellyn]
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6th occasional Zoom meeting of New Zealand medical writers and guests
Venue: Global
Date: 10.00 New Zealand Standard time, 15 February 2021 (note the time zone!)
Our occasional meetings of the New Zealand medical writers - and guests - have worked well and we are continuing with the 3 x a year pattern. Everyone is welcome. This is an informal group, facilitated by Peter Llewellyn who is based in the UK. We welcome medical writers and indeed anyone working in or around MedComms, whether based in New Zealand or not. Regulars attend from Australia and Japan and elsewhere.
[PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION DETAILS]
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WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
Save the date - details TBC
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 10 February 2021
Watch this space.
[If you any questions, please contact Peter Llewellyn]
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WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
Save the date - details TBC
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 17 February 2021
Watch this space.
[If you any questions, please contact Peter Llewellyn]
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WEEKLY #MEDCOMMS WEBINAR
Save the date - details TBC
Venue: Global
Date: 12.00 UK time, 24 February 2021
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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