Alternative Careers in Science and Medicine: Carl Clay, PhD Senior Medical Writer
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Alternative Careers in
Science and Medicine:
Scientific/Medical Writing
Carl Clay, PhD
Senior Medical Writer
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC
www.CHCinc.com
Who am I and how did
I get here?
Who am I and how did I get here?
Undergraduate–
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
BA, Kinesiology/Biology
Graduate– Wake
Forest University School of Medicine,
Winston Salem, NC
PhD, Molecular Medicine/Biochemistry– Oncology
Postdoctorate– Washington
University School of Medicine,
St. Louis, MO
Cardiovascular Medicine
Postdoctorate–
University of Maryland School of Medicine,
Baltimore, MD
Diabetes
Careers in Science and
Medical Writing
Careers in Science and Medical Writing
Science Journalism
Technical Writing/Editing
Marketing
Other Careers
Medical Writing
Careers in Science and Medical Writing
Science
Journalism
Science, health, or medical beat
reporters for a newspaper
Staff writers for magazines (eg
Newsweek)
Freelance writers specializing in
science topics
Freelance pay might range
from 25¢ to $1.50 per word
Careers in Science and Medical Writing
Technical
Writing and Editing
Generally work for pharmaceutical
or biotech
NDA/IND filing
Computer
Electronics
Protocol development for
Scientists/Physicians
Technical guides/instructions
Product specifications
Journal/textbook editing
Careers in Science and Medical Writing
Marketing
Most pharmaceutical and biotech
companies have marketing
departments
Press releases
Web site content
Advertisements
Catalogs
Other marketing materials
Generally not freelance
Careers in Science and Medical Writing
Other
Careers
Patent law/intellectual property
Technology transfer
Medical business administration
Public policy/advocacy
Teaching
Careers in Science and Medical Writing
Medical Writing
Pharmaceutical companies
Government agencies
Hospitals
Medical schools
Nonprofit organizations
Publishing houses
On contract through consulting
firms
Freelance
Who/What is
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE
COMMUNICATIONS, INC?
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Who we are:
80+ Experienced In-House Staff
Pharmaceutical industry, healthcare practice, academics,
institutions, research, agencies, and associations
Medical Writing/Editorial
(PhDs, MDs, PharmDs, RPhs, PAs)
Project Management/Account Management
Meeting Planning
Graphics/Design
Database Design/Population
Web Design/Multimedia
10th Years in Business
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Key offerings:
CHC is CONTENT driven
Effectively communicating to…
Key opinion and thought leaders
Allied health professionals
Sales teams
Specialty
Primary care
Payors
Internal customers
Managed care market decision-makers
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Partial Client List:
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Aventis Pharmaceuticals
Cephalon, Inc.
Endo Pharmaceuticals
Genentech, Inc.
GlaxoSmithKline
Janssen Pharmaceutica
MedImmune
Ortho Biotech
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical
Pfizer Inc
Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals
Wyeth
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Proven Performance:
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Key Therapeutic Areas of Expertise:
Allergy/Asthma
Musculoskeletal
Anti-infectives
Oncology
Cardiology
Pain/Inflammation
Diabetes
Psychiatry/CNS
Endocrinology
Respiratory
Female Health
Rheumatology
Gastroenterology
Sexual Health
Immunology
Urology
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Dedicated Team:
Account Director
Senior Medical
Writer(s)
Medical Director
Client Team
Project
Coordinator
Project Manager
Pooled Services
Writing
Editing
Design
Library
Programming
Meeting Planning
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Medical Writing Products (deliverables):
Abstracts
Posters
Slide Presentations
Primary Study Manuscripts
Review Articles
Case Reports
Letters to the Editor
Brief Communications
51%
Client and Healthcare
professionals directed
educational materials (CME)
Product monographs
Sales aids
Text for electronic media
Slide kits
Strategic publication plans
Proposal development
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Manuscript Development Timeline:
Client &
Author
review of
first draft
Incorporation
of client
comments
Client
Review
of
Outline
0
2
4
6
Submission
package
development
Subsequent drafts
& reviews
(if necessary)
First draft
developed
Author
review
of
Outline
Research
&
Outline
Written
Final draft
development
Client
&
Author
review
of
final
draft
Incorporation
of client
& author
comments
8
10
12
14
16
18
Total weeks = 28
20
22
24
26
28
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Manuscripts:
With the highest quality workforce in the industry,
CHC, Inc has submitted more than 400
manuscripts with an acceptance rate
exceeding 80%.
Journals include: AJC, JAMA, NEJM, JCI,
JBC, Neurology, Urology, Lancet…
Authors in: Australia, Austria, Brazil,
Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Turkey, UK…
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Abstracts, Posters, Slides:
With the highest quality workforce in the industry,
CHC, Inc has presented Abstracts, Slides and
Posters at ACC, AHA, APA, ARVO, ATS,
BAUS, BCOG, CINP, EASD, EAU, ESC,
ESIR, IASR, ICAAC, ICED, IMSOP, ISH,
ISIR, JSIR, MCU, PAUSA, RCP, SGIM, SIU,
SLAI, WCAM, WCN, WONCA, WPA…
What Employers Look For
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
What Employers Look For:
Experience
Compatibility
Ability to do the Job
Attitude
Initiative
Social Skills
Job Growth
Involvement
Self-Confidence
Integrity
Leadership
Communication Skills
What Employees Look For
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
What Employees Look For:
1. Proud of what
I produce
5. Promises made
are kept
2. Team works well
together
6. Improvements
are recognized
3. Colleagues do a
professional
job
7. Team gives me
satisfaction
4. Company has
ethical standards
8. Company provides
equipment and
services I need
The Best Places to Work
in Industry
The Scientist June 21, 2004: 18(12); pg. 49
9. Company allows
flex time
10. Company provides
adequate health care
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Best Large Companies:
The Best Places to Work in Industry
The Scientist June 21, 2004: 18(12); pg. 49
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Best Small Companies:
The Best Places to Work in Industry
The Scientist June 21, 2004: 18(12); pg. 49
What Kind of Salary can I Expect?
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
What Kind of Salary can I Expect?
Medical Writer, Somerville, NJ, $45K-$65K
Medical Copywriter, Manhattan, NY, Princeton, NJ, $85K-$130K
Senior Copywriter, Morristown, NJ, $95K-$100K
Medical Writer, Sr. Medical Writer - Medical Education, Princeton,
NJ $60K-$100K
Medical Writer - Clinical & Regulatory, Morristown, NJ,
$75K-$95K
Editor, New York, NY $75K-$120K
Medical Writer - Manuscripts, Morristown, NJ, $75K-$95K
Sr. or Staff Medical Writer, Hackensack, NJ, $80K-$100K
Technical Writer, Flanders, NJ,
$50K-$65K
www.HotJobs.com
Accessed September 22, 2004
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
The 5 Highest-paying Metropolitan Areas:
Wilmington,
DE
Middlesex-Essex,
Long
MA
Beach, CA
Westchester,
San
$92,000
NY
Jose, CA
www.Abbott-Langer.com
Accessed September 22, 2004
$90,698
$88,000
$85,000
$85,000
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
The 5 Lowest-paying Metropolitan Areas:
Jacksonville,
FL
$48,215
Tucson, AZ
$51,000
Austin
$51,176
TX
Virginia
Beach, VA
Portland,
OR
www.Abbott-Langer.com
Accessed September 22, 2004
$51,900
$53,000
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
The 5 Highest-paying Scientific Fields:
Consultant
(independent)
Pharmaceutical
Consultant
(firm)
Lab/Medical
Chemical
Manufacturing
$106,500
$93,150
$90,000
Supplies Manufacturing $85,000
Manufacturing
$84,000
Tendency for life scientists to make more in larger organizations and less
in smaller ones
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Accessed September 22, 2004
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Overall Income Growth:
$103,000
$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$34,000
$40,000
$20,000
$0
<1 year
www.Abbott-Langer.com
Accessed September 22, 2004
>30 years
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
The 5 Highest-paying Degrees:
MD
$138,500
DDS
$91,943
VMD
$64,000
PharmD
$82,688
PhD
$74,700
Non-science
PhD
$71,500
The difference between a science PhD and MS = $21,354/year
www.Abbott-Langer.com
Accessed September 22, 2004
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
The 5 Lowest-paying Degrees:
No
degree
Two
$40,000
BA/BS
$44,400
AA/AS
$46,500
BS
$48,600
Non-science
BS
MS
Non-science
$50,606
$53,346
MS
www.Abbott-Langer.com
Accessed September 22, 2004
$60,000
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Summary:
The
difference between a science PhD and MS is
$21,354/year – stay in school.
Almost
all holders of multiple doctorates made less
than if they did not have a second degree
Likely
due to less experience since their highest
level degree
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Accessed September 22, 2004
Writing and Job Search Resources
Writing Resources:
American
Medical Writers Association
(AMWA.org)
European
Medical Writers Association
(EMWA.org)
Council
Health
of Science Editors
(CouncilScienceEditors.org)
Sciences Communications Association (HESCA.org)
Biocommunications Association
(BCA.org)
National Association
(NASW.org)
of Science Writers
Job Listing Services:
ScienceJobs.com
WriteJobs.com
HotJobs.com
WritersWrite.com
MonsterJobs.com
FreelanceWriting.com
SciJobs.org
NewsJobs.net
ScienceCareers.org
WritersWeekly.com
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
For more information:
Rich Baldino
Director, Human Resources
Sandra Teichman
Recruiter
Carl Clay, PhD
Senior Medical Writer
COMPLETE HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, INC
www.CHCinc.com
10 years
Thank You