Volume 33, Issue 2 - Soft Skills for Medical Writers
Moving into medical writing from academia: A soft skills perspective
Author: Vivek Ranjan
Abstract
As I made the transition into medical writing and started learning the ropes, I realised first-hand that in addition to writing skills, soft skills are indispensable in becoming an effective medical writer. Not only are they vital in helping you enjoy your work, mastering the necessary soft skills will also help others enjoy working with you. In this article, I talk about six key soft skills that have played a crucial role in helping me make a smooth transition into the world of regulatory medical writing.
Medical Writing. 2024;33(2):16–9. https://doi.org/10.56012/bsth1149
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