With the advent of the pandemic, global businesses in medical writing accelerated efforts to hire remote professionals across different countries. Portugal is a fruitful source of talent, yet it remains under-represented in the medical writing industry. As a medical writer in Portugal, I highlight the practical advantages that make the country an attractive market for hiring remote medical writers and describe how adding Portuguese writers to international teams can offer a blend of talent, cost efficiency, and strategic advantages. While fully recognising that many countries are underrepresented in the medical writing world, I speak here of the benefits of my native country where I have settled my career.

Medical Writing. 2024;33(4):54–6. https://doi.org/10.56012/ozzg6684