Communication
BASELINE SKILLS
Communications, Collaboration, Writing, Organizational Skills, Planning, Project Management, Problem Solving, Presentation Skills, Detail-Oriented, Budgeting, Supervisory Skills, English, Building Effective Relationships, Leadership, Multi-Tasking, Creativity
ADVANCED SKILLS
Technical & non-technical writing, Public Relations, Blog Writing, Flyers/Marketing Materials design, Social Media, Computer Programming i.e. Illustrator & Photoshop, Grant Writing, Technical Skills (i.e. biochemistry, molecular biology, or other field of study), Report Writing, Data Analysis, Data Management, Editing, Troubleshooting
JOB TITLES
Medical Writer, Clinical Manager, Medical Director (including Associate MD), Clinical Writer, Technical Writer,Communications Manager, Science Writer, Science Journalist, Science Editor, Science Publisher, Director of Operational Strategy & Planning, Director of Communications, Product Development Manager, Communications Associate, Managing Editor
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
- American Medical Writers Association
- Council for the Advancement of Science Writing
- International Science Writers Association
- National Association of Science Writers
- Society for Technical Communication
CAREER PROGRESSION
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