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Medical Communications careers
Medical Communications covers scientific writing, publications and medical affairs. Teams typically work in med comms agencies, pharma and combine medical writer, medical affairs manager roles. Compensation ranges from roughly $20,000 to $220,000 a year worldwide.
Quick answer
Medical Communications focuses on scientific writing, publications and medical affairs. Teams work in med comms agencies, pharma and pay ranges from $20,000 to $220,000 a year worldwide.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Research |
| Focus | scientific writing, publications and medical affairs |
| Settings | Med comms agencies, Pharma |
| Certifications | AMWA, EMWA |
| Salary range (USD) | $20,000 – $220,000 |
Roles in this specialty
- Medical Writer
- Medical Affairs Manager
Core procedures and activities
- Manuscript writing
- Advisory boards
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