Pharmaceutical medical writing competencies: Comparing self-perception with employers' expectations - Volume 21, Issue

In the recently published ‘Pharmaceutical Medical Writing Competency Model’, a group of medical writers describes the knowledge, skills, and behaviours they considered essential for successful medical writers. Thus, this model represents a list of…

The work model of hybrid freelancing - Volume 32, Issue

Must we choose between a path as a self-employed, freelance medical writer, or as an in-house employee? It might come as a surprise that a medical writer can enjoy both worlds. If you dream of becoming a freelance medical writer but dread losing…

Preclinical research in drug development - Volume 26, Issue

The process of developing a novel drug is time consuming and costly. To increase the chances of successfully completing a clinical trial leading to the approval of a new drug, the choice of appropriate preclinical models is of utmost importance.…

In this issue… The Medical Writing Business - Volume 24, Issue

As medical writers, we strive not just to survive but to thrive. Threats, opportunities, and complications come from many directions, and how to best position ourselves, our departments, and our companies requires much thought. Money is important…

Thirty-seventh EMWA Conference, 7–9 November 2013, Barcelona, Spain - Volume 22, Issue

EMWA's 37th Conference will be held at the Fira Palace Hotel in Barcelona from Thursday, 7 November to Saturday, 9 November 2013. The Fira Palace Hotel is ideally situated in the trade-fair and exhibition area and is a short walk from Barcelona's…

Career shifts – surviving a change in geography - Volume 28, Issue

This article provides an insight from a medical writer who, for family reasons, moved his freelance business from Poland to South Korea. The article discusses cultural differ - ences between South Korea and Western countries and gives practical tips…

Scientific advice procedures in the EU – an overview ofthe regulatory background - Volume 29, Issue

The prerequisite for obtaining marketing authorisation is an appropriate and robust data package that demonstrates a medicinal product’s quality and its efficacy and safety in the proposed indication. Pharmaceutical companies can face regulatory…

CORE Reference – a tool for modern clinical study reports in an era of increasing transparency and disclosure - Volume 27, Issue

CORE Reference (www.core-reference.org) facilitates the authoring of a content-driven clinical study report (CSR) that is as “public disclosure-ready” as possible. It has potential to increase the quality of final CSRs and enhance consistency within…

A picture is worth a thousand words - Volume 29, Issue

As modern medical writers, we face a changing communication landscape greatly altered by the arrival of the internet and the rise of social media. This article provides insights on how to keep pace and what options you have to make your…

EMWA News - Volume 32, Issue

This roundup of news from EMWA includes updates on the NetworkPharma Medcomms Career Event that took place at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre in London Heathrow and how to set up Special Interest Groups (SIG).

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