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Biology was one of my favourite subjects at school and led me down a long path experiencing the highs and lows of academia, where I eventually ended up working as a post-doctoral researcher in Manchester. I was struggling to visualise a long-term career for myself in this setting, so sought out entry-level jobs in medical writing.
Fast forward 11 years and my passion for wordsmithing, grammar pedantry, and all things scientific and strategic hasn’t waned. I love learning about new therapies, creating impactful content and interrogating the brief to do the best job possible. Saying that, I still can’t seem to articulate to friends and family what I do for a living. I don’t think there is one single definition for a medical writer – our skills are countless. And anyhow, it makes me feel like Chandler Bing, which, upon reflection, is disappointing…
Ross was always my favourite (‘PIVOTTTT’!).
Let’s face it. Working from home (or ‘WFH’ to all you cool kids out there) has now become a way of life for the typical office employee. Some people have taken to it like a duck to water: home office/’sh-office’? Check. Overflowing laundry? Sorted. DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince on full volume? Yes […]