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The Worldwide Landscape of Freelance Medical Writing: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities
Note this is a video recording of an online meeting conducted using the Zoom.us platform. Inevitably such recordings suffer a little in terms of their production values because of the internet connectivity and quality of webcams. Despite that, they allow us to provide additional valuable insights in to the MedComms business and we can involve a wider range of speakers who can participate from the comfort of their own desks, wherever in the world they are.
In this webinar we will reflect on how the current challenges in MedComms are affecting freelancers across the world, with perspectives from the UK and Europe. The freelance medical writers on our panel today, Adriana Rocha (EMWA's Freelance Business Group) and Eleanor Steele (The MedComms Workbook), are writing an article exploring the current freelance medical writing landscape and would like to gather reactions, questions and insights on their initial findings.
It should be of interest to anyone who is working in and around MedComms, or who is wanting to join the business.
Recorded 03 July 2024 as a MedComms Networking webinar. Produced by NetworkPharma.tv
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Adriana's LinkedIn page is at www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-rocha-phd/
Find out more about EMWA's Freelance Business Group at www.linkedin.com/groups/12769131
Eleanor's LinkedIn page is at www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-steele-medcommsmentor/
Find out more about The MedComms Workbook at medcommsworkbook.com/
Further Reading:
Medical Writing Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, see www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/medical-writing-market
#MedComms Freelancing Barometer 2024, conducted 01-31 January 2024, see www.linkedin.com/posts/networkpharma_medcomms-medcomms-medcomms-activity-7158732003947806722-MLQG/
Seventh Freelance Business Survey: The freelance landscape 2018-2023, see journal.emwa.org/freelancing/seventh-freelance-business-survey-the-freelance-landscape-2018-2023/
MedComms Workbook Specialist Communities of Interest, see medcommsworkbook.com/communities.html
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We are building a library of free webcasts and other video content for the global MedComms Community and others at networkpharma.tv and we'd welcome your suggestions for new content.
[For the avoidance of doubt: this video is intended to be freely accessible to all. Please feel free to share and use however you like. Cheers Peter Llewellyn, Director NetworkPharma Ltd and Founder of the MedComms Networking Community activity at medcommsnetworking.com]
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Embracing AI within publications and medical affairs
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Let's get real: the role of AI in medical video and animation today
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MedComms Stories: Kristen Oeltjen-Bruns, Executive Director, Publications at HCG, based in the USA
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MedComms Stories: Mariane Quadri, Group Development Director at IPG Health and based in the USA
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New approaches for a new era in MedComms
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MedComms Stories: Tasmin Long, Medical Writer at Avalere Health and based in the UK
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MedComms Stories: Emma Henshall, Medical Lead at CoLab ANZ, Publicis Groupe and based in New Zealand
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MedComms Stories: Michael Molloy-Bland, Scientific Director, Oxford PharmaGenesis in New Zealand
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Pharma Careers: Pivoting into Pharma from MedComms
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Setting Standards in Healthcare Content Creation
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Ensuring Integrity in Scientific Publications in the face of AI
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Driving Professional Development in Medical Communications: A Call to Action
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Using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate fit-for-purpose Plain Language Summaries (PLS)
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The Power of Pro Bono in Medical Communications
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The Power of Raw and Honest Storytelling in MedComms
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The Power of Raw and Honest Storytelling in MedComms
Using Copilot in MedComms: The Good and the Not So Good News
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Using Copilot in MedComms: The Good and the Not So Good News
Transforming the way Healthcare Businesses Communicate using Enterprise-Level Generative AI
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Transforming the way Healthcare Businesses Communicate using Enterprise-Level Generative AI
How do we ensure ethical and authentic use of AI in healthcare comms?
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How do we ensure ethical and authentic use of AI in healthcare comms?
Working effectively in healthcare communications: Turning stress into a force for good
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Working effectively in healthcare communications: Turning stress into a force for good
Achieving true globally aligned sci comms - can tech really help de-silo the pharma industry?
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Achieving true globally aligned sci comms - can tech really help de-silo the pharma industry?
The Results of the #MedComms Freelancing Barometer 2024
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The Results of the #MedComms Freelancing Barometer 2024
AI in medical publishing - are we loving it?
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AI in medical publishing - are we loving it?
A new era in MedComms medical writing - Questions and Answers
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A new era in MedComms medical writing - Questions and Answers
The evolving nature of IME: the potential for AI and other key developments
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The evolving nature of IME: the potential for AI and other key developments
Are we facing a new era in MedComms medical writing?
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Are we facing a new era in MedComms medical writing?
Are we taking notice of ChatGPT and allied AI technologies in MedComms?
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Are we taking notice of ChatGPT and allied AI technologies in MedComms?
Meet the Medical Publishers
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Meet the Medical Publishers
Unlocking clarity: Plain Language Summaries
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Unlocking clarity: Plain Language Summaries
Avalere Health: Science. Redefined
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Avalere Health: Science. Redefined

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @MuchangaManoah
    @MuchangaManoah 20 днів тому

    I love everything. thanks a lot, very insightful

  • @ebukasworld1724
    @ebukasworld1724 Місяць тому

    Great webinar! The information was clear and very insightful. Looking forward to the article this December.

  • @duncanfisher2986
    @duncanfisher2986 Місяць тому

    Can we anticipate a move away from hourly medcomms project pricing, toward a more commoditised flat fee structure for particular deliverables?

  • @Buy.YT.Views.677
    @Buy.YT.Views.677 Місяць тому

    You don't know how to make a bad video

  • @PIF-PatientInformationForum
    @PIF-PatientInformationForum 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Peter for inviting Sophie, Dan and Virginia to speak on this webinar!

  • @pharmacistv
    @pharmacistv 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much Peter!

  • @rupindersayal
    @rupindersayal 2 місяці тому

    Interesting. I came across EMWA a while ago and was curious about its activities. Thank you for sharing!

  • @rupindersayal
    @rupindersayal 2 місяці тому

    The survey results for different generations made so much sense. Multigenerational teams are the norm nowadays. Thanks to all the speakers for sharing their opinions and experiences.

  • @japhethmumo6768
    @japhethmumo6768 2 місяці тому

    Good guide, thank you

  • @Ricocase
    @Ricocase 4 місяці тому

    Who owns the content? Ais often top companies with strict IP language.

  • @luchi602
    @luchi602 5 місяців тому

    Thank you John Dixon! Really helped!

  • @mselengemdegela3900
    @mselengemdegela3900 5 місяців тому

    Very comprehensive and intelligently presented. Thanks Vicky.

  • @BaselAbdulla
    @BaselAbdulla 5 місяців тому

    Thank you guys for the valuable discussions you post. I just completed an advance course in Medical Writing but couldn't secure a job so far which is frustrating. Beginners suffer the most. Medical Writing is a field that matches my interest and qualifications but since the emergence of Chat GTP, I grew anxious and felt that my promising career is under threat before it starts. I am truly confused and pessimistic

  • @Big_Ransom
    @Big_Ransom 6 місяців тому

    Remarkable discussion ✨

  • @samsungm20new
    @samsungm20new 7 місяців тому

    Is it possible for foreign physician who doesnt have US PR/Citizenship finding a jobs in freelance/remote medical writing ?

  • @1s2-2s2
    @1s2-2s2 7 місяців тому

    Love the analogy of AI nowadays to the days of the ZX Spectrum !

  • @raymondmanzor8906
    @raymondmanzor8906 8 місяців тому

    Love Peter's question at 37:40. Why produce a technical paper in the first place. 😆 My answer is that: 1/ Researchers are rarely professional writers, never mind plain language specialists. So the only way to get the paper/science out is to let the researchers tackle it in their own words. 2/ Companies, publishers and researchers may worry that if they make it simple, readers will think they're simple-minded. Or they'll think that if it's simple, it's obvious and so not worth discussing.

  • @wendyakers1411
    @wendyakers1411 9 місяців тому

    Just when I have given up hope to find a video with the correct rules in how to use colon. Our curriculum covers a run-in list and vertical list; we also use colons to introduce and explanation or emphasis. I simply tell my students (age 10) to have a complete sentence before the colon: it simplifies the new skill. Would you consider also making a video that would explain the rule to younger students? I loved you video.

  • @katjamartin9770
    @katjamartin9770 9 місяців тому

    Great! Really liked and agree with the part about 2 layers of prompt engineering and of course, all comments regarding provenance/contribution in the future. And of course, the outlook - completely agree!

  • @MusicIsMySoul334
    @MusicIsMySoul334 10 місяців тому

    Do you know of any programs like this based out of the US?

  • @pouyan81
    @pouyan81 10 місяців тому

    Why do some people insist on not using a microphone in their online meetings (at the expense of not being understood by others)?!!

  • @ryanliebman6382
    @ryanliebman6382 10 місяців тому

    Go mummy

  • @medcommsmentor
    @medcommsmentor 11 місяців тому

    You can watch the video I mention on my top tips to make your medical writing test stand out here: ua-cam.com/video/KAWGSphsw2E/v-deo.html Thanks for hosting this discussion, Peter. It was a pleasure to take part.

  • @BaselAbdulla
    @BaselAbdulla 11 місяців тому

    Thanks a million for your efforts

  • @shivatiwari8282
    @shivatiwari8282 11 місяців тому

    very informative videos✌✌

  • @user-hh1lv9kw7m
    @user-hh1lv9kw7m 11 місяців тому

    It is so hard to get an entry level position even with a PhD since companies posting entry level positions require a minimum of 2 years experience.

  • @RaviKumarSangwan
    @RaviKumarSangwan 11 місяців тому

    I always watch your videos, Thanks for making videos like these ones

  • @exploretraveltech5633
    @exploretraveltech5633 Рік тому

    thank you

  • @tune490
    @tune490 Рік тому

    This was a very helpful presentation, thank you.

  • @bobbybrown8552
    @bobbybrown8552 Рік тому

    Sounds like a good company to work for.

  • @davidjenkins9482
    @davidjenkins9482 Рік тому

    Interesting points about the highly paid SMWs…could this be very experienced writers who don’t want extra responsibilities on top of writing, but don’t want to be freelance, so their title remains the same but they have an outlier salary reflecting experience? Med comms feels like a relatively young industry and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a writer retire from an agency…

  • @jenhipp
    @jenhipp Рік тому

    She's amazing!

  • @ExtremeteamCJ
    @ExtremeteamCJ Рік тому

    This session was really helpful. Thank you for sharing!

  • @gracepountney
    @gracepountney Рік тому

    Happy MedComms Day! Thanks so much for the opportunity to speak to you, Peter! 😁🎉

  • @susannefarwer-ep6xq
    @susannefarwer-ep6xq Рік тому

    Really helpful webinar, great practical advice ! Thank you.

  • @lizryan6670
    @lizryan6670 Рік тому

    Excellent

  • @TheGoodcholesterol
    @TheGoodcholesterol Рік тому

    Great webinar!

  • @karenwoolley3424
    @karenwoolley3424 Рік тому

    I do agree with Peter...you could listen to Trishna Bharadia for hours. She is a pioneering patient leader who can see where changes are needed. More importantly, she has the right combination of pragmatism, passion, and persistence to build the bridges necessary to make those changes happen. Great interview - thanks both!

    • @TrishnaBharadia
      @TrishnaBharadia Рік тому

      Only just seen this Karen! Thank you so much - I feel the same about you when it comes to patient involvement in scientific publications! We should do a panel together on that with Peter! 😁

  • @cathrynberry
    @cathrynberry Рік тому

    A useful overview of the context of where we sit with AI today. Some discussion on the potential role in medical communications, and conclusion that - at this point - things like GPT are tools to be used cautiously until concerns over privacy, quality and reliability can be resolved.

  • @lamo1724
    @lamo1724 Рік тому

    100% agree that this is a game changer and we should be open to its opportunity, whilst being mindful of ethical practice. I definitely use ChatGBT conversationally - rather than entering prompts - to focus my own thinking. And I'll admit to finding myself having heated debates every now and again, albeit only heated on my side!

  • @farnazforouzandehfard4275

    An interesting point from this interview which was made was that all the agencies in this interview agreed that they prefer a candidate who contacts them Directly rather than coming through an agency!

  • @farnazforouzandehfard4275

    A couple of very important points was mentioned in this interview. Here is a summary of the key points in my personal opinion; A) Core skills required for an account manager were mentioned to include the following: Listening, Communication, Budget management, deadline management, team work, organisation and last but not least, attention to details. B) Cross functional management with medics, marketing team, researchers, compliance team, clinicians, patient advocates and colleagues. C) Make sure when sending your covering letter, you address it to someone instead of stating "to whom it may concern".

  • @farnazforouzandehfard4275

    Great insight and excellent tips.

  • @farnazforouzandehfard4275

    Thank you Katia for sharing your brilliant insight and thank you Peter for facilitating the meeting. I am in the process of moving to MedComms field and will be using the info presented here in my preparations.

  • @cathrynberry
    @cathrynberry Рік тому

    Interesting to hear experience from a team who have implemented a 4 day working week in medical communications.

  • @cathrynberry
    @cathrynberry Рік тому

    I enjoyed listening to the approach to understanding "what HCPs want" and the testing of the survey results. I would love to hear part 2 on how preferences are different amongst different specialities.

  • @shimmime
    @shimmime Рік тому

    Thank you for a great webinar! I am based in the UK and thinking of becoming a freelance writer, but am also intending to buy a property. Have any of you been in the position where you were looking to get a mortgage while being a freelancer? Do you know if freelancing/self-employment lessens your chances of getting s mortgage?

  • @GermanMedicalResidency
    @GermanMedicalResidency Рік тому

  • @braydonortega4350
    @braydonortega4350 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @ibrahimsfunworld9727
    @ibrahimsfunworld9727 Рік тому

    Thanks for the detailed useful information 😍