Sarah Nelson
Independent Medical Writer and Coach at Green Pen SolutionsEvery week is different and I have always enjoyed the variety of medical writing.
Medical Communications
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Maddy Pope
Senior Medical Copywriter at TBWA\WorldHealth LondonI 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.
Vanisha Lakhina
Associate Medical Director at VMLY&RI felt isolated when I was exploring a transition, but now I realize that there are tons of ex-academics leading fulfilling work lives in a variety of sectors.
Burcu Anil Kirmizitas
Medical Writer at Ogilvy HealthworldIf 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.
Katherine Fletcher
Research Communications Officer at Parkinson’s UKBe proactive and nurture your skills outside of the lab. Think about your career options early, so you have time to build your CV. Think about what motivates you and follow what you enjoy.
Alison Murphy
Associate Medical Writer at Oxford PharmaGenesisMy advice for researchers leaving academia would be: do not be afraid! There are many varied roles out there – more than you realise!
Lisa Gallacher
Senior Medical Writer at Porterhouse MedicalI love working in a challenging, diverse and fast-paced environment with a great team of people who make work fun and enjoyable.
Erica Cave
Senior Medical Writer at Porterhouse MedicalThe 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.