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CAREERS WORKSHOP, 23-24 May 2011 - OXFORD
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This 2-day workshop was run with funding from Oxford University as well as the support of six leading MedComms agencies. Delegates with a genuine interest in joining the MedComms industry heard from a superb line up of speakers about the pharmaceutical industry, the role of MedComms agencies and the specifics about working as a medical writer and some of the activities they would expect to undertake. We were able to highlight related writing roles as well as other roles within the agencies such as Account Management.
PROGRAMME
Day 1
The Pharmaceutical Industry, Medicines Development and Medical Communications - Dr Stephen Bartlett, Author of A-Z Medicines Research, ABPI
The Role of the Writer in Regulatory Affairs - Dr Julie Bowdler, Freelance Medical Writer in Regulatory Affairs [PRESENTATION]
The role of the Medical Writer; where we came from and what we do - Dr Nigel Eastmond, Freelance Medical Writer, Melanie Martin, Freelance Medical Writer and Dr Winnie McFadzean, Freelance Medical Writer [PRESENTATION].
Publication Planning, Rules and Responsibilities for Writers and understanding the Journal Editor's perspective - Liz Wager, Author of Getting Research Published [PRESENTATION]
Presentations and Speed Dating with the MedComms Agencies
Day 2
Tips for improving your medical writing - Dr Alison McIntosh, Freelance Medical Writer [PRESENTATION]
Industry Codes of Practice - Dr Judith Grice, Author of Pharmaceutical Marketing Guide to Global Industry Codes
Recognising your existing skills and strengths, presenting yourself to the agencies, the writing tests and interviews, What to Expect of Life in a MedComms Agency, training opportunities and career development - Dr Karen Wilson-Smith, Freelance Medical Writer [PRESENTATION], Katia Chrysostomou, Performance Coach working in Healthcare Communications [PRESENTATION], Dr Carys Mills, Recruitment Specialist in MedComms [PRESENTATION] and Dr Annick Moon, Freelance Medical Writer and Author of From Academic to Medical Writer [PRESENTATION]
Feedback from a previous workshop:
"I found this course an excellent all-round introduction to Medical Writing that provided me with valuable insight, tips and advice- not to mention contacts! As a result of attending this course, I landed a job with a top Medical Communications agency in London and I can safely say that I am now in a job that is both challenging and interesting and, importantly, that I love." Fiona Zmijewski.
If you have any questions about careers in medical writing or indeed in other roles within medical communications, do feel free to email Peter Llewellyn.
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