| Name: |
Medical
Editor/Writer |
| Description: |
Involves
all aspects of writing, editing, and proofreading
technical material for use in biomedical
research, education and training, sales and
marketing and other communication forms |
| Practice
roles: |
Medical
writer, medical editor, editorial assistant,
managing editor, medical copyeditor/proofreader |
| Characteristics: |
Many
opportunities for freelance work which can be
done from home with flexible hours. Opportunities
to combine medical knowledge with writing skills |
| Drawbacks: |
Work
can be isolating. At times, working with very
technical and voluminous data. Some work (e.g.,
preparing research summaries for FDA submission)
is very detail-oriented and tedious |
| Desirable
skills: |
Excellent
writing skills. Good command of the English
language. Ability to work with deadlines.
Detail-oriented. Strong organizational and
analytical skills, ability to work independently |
| Education: |
Varied,
BS or higher often required |
| Employers: |
Pharmaceutical
companies, medical marketing/communications
companies, medical and general interest
publications, medical education companies and
professional organizations, freelance |
| Associations: |
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