Scroll down to review some valuable resources which will be useful to you whether you are looking for your first job in MedComms or your next position:
Join the conversation: As well as checking out the resources listed below, we'd encourage you to network with colleagues around the world through the
MedComms Networking Linkedin Group, follow
#medcomms on Twitter or Like the
MedComms Networking Facebook page.
Are you looking for your first job in MedComms? Take a look at
A day in the life of MedComms - a unique perspective on life in MedComms with contributions from around the world. You will also find a host of useful resources, including articles, videos, presentations and more at
FirstMedCommsJob.com, which is provided in partnership with the MedComms Networking Community. Whilst this is primarily focused on the UK marketplace much of the information is relevant wherever you are based. In particular, we would recommend you read our careers guides, which are updated annually:
The business of medical communications: a guide to getting started in account management by Lindsey Heer
From academic to medical writer: A guide to getting started in medical communications by Annick Moon
Making it my own business: a guide to being a freelance writer in MedComms by Kathryn White
Evidence generation and communication: a guide to getting started in HEOR/market access medical writing by Linda Harrison
A writer’s role in drug development: a guide to getting started in regulatory medical writing by Debbie Brix Reynolds
Ensuring timely dissemination of research: a guide to working as a medical publications professional by John P Gonzalez
A small selection of useful webcasts are highlighted below. You'll find many more at
NetworkPharma.tv.
WEBCASTS: Introduction to Careers in Medical Communications (MedComms)
These are just a few of the videos you will find at
NetworkPharma.TV
FirstMedCommsJob: In conversation with the medical writers
Recorded 31 March 2021
FirstMedCommsJob: In conversation with the account managers
Recorded 27 January 2021
FirstMedCommsJob: Meet the agencies in September 2020
Recorded 30 September 2020
Related Resources providing a huge amount of relevant information and signposts on to more resources:
FirstMedCommsJob.com help you learn about careers in MedComms and then, if you decide it’s of interest, helps you get your first job! Good luck.
MedComms Day presents contributions from around the world which are collected together each year during a single day, to provide a unique perspective on working life in MedComms across the globe.
MedComms Networking is an informal initiative, led by Peter Llewellyn of NetworkPharma, encouraging networking and dialogue amongst individuals working in and around specialist medical education, medical communications and medical publishing businesses primarily based in the UK.
MedComms WorkBook simply helps MedComms freelancers and clients find each other within the specialist medical communications, education and publishing communities.
NetworkPharma.tv allows you to learn at your own pace, in your own time. These unique webcasts are always freely accessible from wherever you want. Feel free to share and use them however you like.