Podcast: Five questions with Dr. Vicky Sherwood
In this episode of the MedComms Go! podcast, you'll dive deep into the world of medical writing career development with Dr. Vicky Sherwood, a leading biopharma careers consultant and the driving force behind transforming academic and clinical careers into thriving medical communications roles.
Your hosts Tom Davies (pobl. & MedComms Go!) and Simon Brough (Pharmiweb.jobs) dive into the strategic approach to building successful medical writing careers with Vicky, covering:
The critical mindset shifts required when transitioning from academia or clinical practice into the competitive medical communications landscape
What truly makes candidates stand out in medical writing recruitment beyond scientific credentials - the often-overlooked differentiators that secure dream roles
Why smart businesses continue investing in entry-level talent despite the allure of experienced hires, and how this creates opportunities for career changers
The emerging skills that forward-thinking medical writers are developing to stay ahead in an evolving industry
Practical, actionable steps for testing whether medical writing is the right career path - advice you can implement immediately
Dr. Sherwood brings over 15 years of experience spanning academic research, big pharma leadership roles at Novartis and Merck, and successful career consulting. She has personally guided dozens of professionals through career transitions, helping them secure positions at top-tier pharmaceutical companies and medical communications agencies.
Vicky has become a go-to expert for biopharma career development, with a track record of helping clients transition from agency to big pharma, secure leadership positions, and successfully navigate the competitive medical communications space.
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With thanks to our friends at Pharmiweb.jobs, MedComms Go podcast partner, and specialist job board for opportunities in life sciences.
