Medical Writers and Medical Editors work alongside doctors, scientists and other health professionals to develop content. They write and edit a vast range of resources, including:
Information for patients, such as health advice leaflets and websites
Educational materials for HCPs, including slides, posters, speaker briefs and presentations for conferences
Company newsletters
Medical reports
Journal manuscripts for peer review
Materials for the public relations team, such as press releases.
As well as creating content, a medical writer or editors role might involve:
Ensuring that the content, format and structure of their documents comply with regulatory, journal, or other guidelines
Reviewing and proofreading materials to check quality and scientific accuracy
Monitoring deadlines and ensuring projects are delivered on time so they can dovetail with other company-wide projects
Liaising directly with clients and authors/speakers on various projects
Helping junior writers in their account team to develop so they reach their full potential.