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What Is Medical Communications & What Are The Benefits?

Are you wondering what medical communication is?

The role of pharmaceutical companies is to invest significant resources into developing and manufacturing new treatments and devices designed to positively impact patients’ lives.

However, for these innovative developments to reach the people who need them most, companies must introduce them to medical professionals and convince them they will improve what’s currently available. This is where medical communications professionals come in.

The healthcare communications industry provides excellent career opportunities for people with an excellent work ethic and a flair for writing. 

Here, we take a closer look at the benefits a career in the medical communications industry can offer you.

Collaborate with medical professionals

Collaboration has always been essential within medical and patient communications teams, and recent years have seen a more gradual shift towards increased cooperation within the pharmaceutical industry. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry experienced unprecedented levels of teamwork as pharma giants all over the globe shared expertise to find a solution to the virus.

This culture of teamwork has filtered down to all areas within healthcare, including MedComms. A career in medical communications allows you to work on a range of interesting and ground-breaking projects in collaboration with global pharmaceutical companies. 

Expertise is shared throughout the industry, which represents an opportunity to gain more knowledge and learn more skills than ever before.  

Making a real difference to peoples’ lives

Your work in the medical communications industry is crucial as better communication methods benefit patients and healthcare providers. 

Effective communication is important for healthcare providers to ensure their patients' safety, reduce hospital and patient costs, and improve daily operations.

Healthcare communications are about raising awareness of therapies and medical devices that could transform or save lives. The potential impact of your work can make it an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling career.

A great opportunity to build your network

Building on your experience is essential for a successful career in Medical Communications, as is building up a strong client base. You need to network for that, and it’s one of the most helpful tips for becoming a medical writer

This career path offers you a fantastic opportunity to speak to senior professionals in the industry to gain the information you need to write great content.  

You can start building your network in multiple ways, with the most traditional being attending industry events. 

However, with technology continuing to change the modern workforce, the digital space is a great place to take your networking and meet new contacts.

Excellent career prospects

Working at a pharmaceutical company has several advantages regarding career progression. A career in medical writing allows you to develop leadership skills and a detailed understanding of the entire clinical development process. 

This development acts as an excellent gateway to other careers in the pharmaceutical industry, including positions in clinical research, medical information, and medical affairs.

Most pharmaceutical companies encourage career progression within the business, and some will be large enough to offer a variety of roles internally. 

A career in healthcare communication gives you access to a wide berth of opportunities and could be the beginning of a fruitful medical career.

We are looking for expert Communicators

Are you interested in taking your Medical Communications career to the next level? 

At IQVIA, we have a global network of colleagues, helping our clients ensure that the right products are prescribed for the right patients.

If you have experience writing within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry and want to be at the forefront of developing better patient engagement solutions, browse our Medical Communications jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a medical communicator do?

A medical communicator conveys complex healthcare information clearly to diverse audiences, bridging the gap between medical professionals and the public.

What is meant by medical communication?

Medical communication involves effectively exchanging healthcare information among healthcare professionals, patients, and the public to ensure understanding and informed decision-making.

What is a medical communications specialist?

A medical communications specialist is an expert who specializes in crafting and disseminating accurate and accessible medical information to target audiences through various channels.

What is the goal of medical communications?

Medical communications aim to facilitate understanding and collaboration within the healthcare ecosystem, promoting informed decision-making, patient education, and advancing public health.


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