What is MedComms?

Medical Communications (MedComms) encompasses a range of specialized agencies and services that help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies communicate about their medicines and research effectively to different audiences. The industry plays a vital role in ensuring healthcare professionals and patients have access to clear, accurate scientific information.

Key areas in MedComms

Scientific Publications

  • Focuses on publishing clinical research in peer-reviewed journals

  • Creates conference abstracts, posters and presentations

  • Ensures timely and ethical publication of clinical data

  • Works closely with researchers and journal editors

  • Requires strong understanding of publication ethics and guidelines

Medical
Affairs

  • Supports communication between pharma companies and healthcare professionals

  • Creates scientific platforms and communication strategies

  • Develops advisory board and expert meeting materials

  • Focuses on scientific exchange and clinical evidence

  • Bridges the gap between clinical research and clinical practice

Medical Education

  • Develops educational programs for healthcare professionals

  • Creates learning materials and treatment guidelines

  • Organizes and supports medical education events

  • Focuses on improving clinical practice through education

  • Combines scientific accuracy with effective learning approaches

Market
Access

  • Helps demonstrate the value and cost-effectiveness of new treatments

  • Creates materials to support reimbursement and market entry

  • Combines scientific expertise with health economics understanding

  • Works with payers, health authorities and healthcare systems

Healthcare Advertising & PR

  • Develops creative campaigns to raise disease awareness

  • Creates materials for healthcare professionals and patients

  • Combines scientific accuracy with engaging communications

  • Focus on brand strategy and creative messaging

Regulatory Writing

  • Produces documentation required by regulatory authorities

  • Creates clinical trial protocols and study reports

  • Requires detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements

  • Emphasis on precision and compliance

So why would you choose a career in MedComms?

Use your scientific knowledge in a commercial environment

Make a difference to patient care through effective communication

Clear career progression paths with great earning potential

Work at the cutting edge of medical research and drug development

Variety of work across different therapy areas

Combine scientific expertise with creativity

What next?