My work third party work contract ended suddenly in July. I have been actively looking for Job since, March and nothing seems to be working and since 1st August, I am officially unemployed.
Everyone keeps telling me I will get it but the job market is so harsh :/ and i always feel i am under qualified for any job that I really want.
So far all I have received is ‘no’ and ghosted by HR.
Hi everyone!
I was working as a Clinical Research Analyst and had been doing medical/healthcare content writing on the side alongside my clinical research work.
Over time, I’ve realised that medical writing is the direction I genuinely want to pursue, and I’m now looking to transition into medical writing as a full-time career.
My background includes:
- Clinical research and clinical trial data
- Scientific/medical content writing
- Research and interpretation of medical information
- An M.Sc. in Microbiology
I’m particularly interested in medical/scientific content writing, healthcare content, clinical research writing, and eventually more specialised areas such as regulatory or safety writing.
I’d really appreciate advice from people already working in medical writing:
How did you land your first full-time medical writing role, especially if you were transitioning from clinical research or another related field?
I’m also open to entry-level/junior positions, internships, freelance opportunities, or remote opportunities with medical writing agencies/companies.
If you know of any smaller agencies or companies that hire writers remotely (including candidates based in India), I’d be very grateful for recommendations.
Thanks in advance! 🙏
I’m currently working in clinical research/data-related work and looking to transition into medical writing.
For those who made a similar transition from clinical research or another life-sciences role, what was the biggest factor that helped you land your first medical writing job?
I’ve read that having a portfolio can help showcase your work, but I’m genuinely curious about what actually worked for others. Portfolio? Connections? Networking? Pitching yourself to people on LinkedIn? Certifications? Something else?
I have been laid off from my current job actively applying for last 1-2 months but nothing is working.
Would really appreciate how things will go regarding my career?
feel i am stuck for like last one year.
My qualifications: M.Sc. Microbiology.
Total Experience: close to 4 years
No formal medical writing job title yet, but I wrote website/content pieces alongside my regular role.
I’ve also built a small portfolio to showcase my understanding of the medical writing / medical content writing.
Would really appreciate some guidance and honest feedback.
Background: M.Sc. Microbiology.
Total Experience: close to 4 years
No formal medical writing job title yet, but I wrote website/content pieces alongside my regular role.
I’ve also built a small portfolio to showcase my understanding of the medical writing / medical content writing.
Would really appreciate some guidance and honest feedback.