Sarah Threlfell
Medical Writer, Regulatory Medical Writing at Insight Medical WritingDon’t be concerned about leaving academia; there are many opportunities outside of academia which offer the same challenges but with greater rewards.
Don’t be concerned about leaving academia; there are many opportunities outside of academia which offer the same challenges but with greater rewards.
I felt it offered a perfect way to combine my skills – science and writing. Translating complex topics into clear, compelling storytelling really appealed to me as it had been how I approached writing my thesis.
If you have doubts about whether academia is for you, don’t wait too long thinking “What if I stay a bit longer?” to see if those doubts subside.
My advice for researchers leaving academia would be: do not be afraid! There are many varied roles out there – more than you realise!
I love working in a challenging, diverse and fast-paced environment with a great team of people who make work fun and enjoyable.
The skills I acquired from the years spent in academia have been invaluable in this role and I am very grateful that I can continue to put them to good use.