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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Biotech, Pharma and Manufacturing companies
Medical Communications & Education Introduction
Louise Lavelle
Associate Director
Expertise:
Medical Communications & Education
Medical Communications (often known as Med Comms) describes a sector of the marketing mix which, in short, is anything that is not an advert or piece of media coverage. Medical Communications, ranging from publications to medical education, is an important part of the pharmaceutical marketing mix. It is a strategic communications approach that will utilise a variety of channels to convey a consistent, clear and compelling message to support the Pharma company and their product throughout the brand lifecycle.
This process is instrumental in shaping marketing and creating a receptive and knowledgeable environment for a product throughout its brand lifecycle. It is important in building confidence, experience and market share and can bring together the industry and healthcare professionals with a focus on mutual goals and aspirations. A Med Comms agency is placed to provide clinical evidence in a compelling way, while ensuring this evidence is endorsed by expert third parties.
We recruit for the following roles within Medical Communications:
- Medical Writer / Senior Medical Writer / Principal Medical Writer / Medical Writing Manager
- Scientific Team Lead / Scientific Director
- Medical Director / Medical Editor
- Account Executive / Account Manager / Account Director
- Client Services Manager / Client Services Director
- Business Unit Director / Director of Strategy / Director of Operations
- Digital Project Manager / Digital Specialist
“I had a fantastic experience working with Carrot Recruitment, their outstanding support helped me secure an amazing job opportunity. From the very beginning they demonstrated remarkable professionalism, dedication, and genuine care in understanding my skills, experience, and career aspirations. Their guidance throughout the entire process—from interview preparation to offer negotiation—was truly invaluable. Thanks to their efforts combined with my own, I secured a role that I’m genuinely excited about and aligns perfectly with my career goals.”
A career in Medical Communications & Education
What should I do to progress in my career in this sector?
A career in Medical Communications requires excellent scientific literacy, writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work within regulatory constraints, such as those set by the FDA or other health authorities. Professionals in this field should also be comfortable communicating with diverse audiences, including healthcare professionals, patients, and the general public.
Educational backgrounds for medical communications roles often include degrees in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, journalism, communications, or related fields. Additional certifications or training in medical writing, editing, or communication can be advantageous for career growth in this dynamic and evolving field.
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Chris set everything up for the first role and kept me in the loop throughout, even though the process ended up dragging on with lots of delays and no real updates. Rather than leave me hanging, he got in touch about another business development role that turned out to be a much better fit. We scheduled all three rounds of interviews in under a week, and I ended up accepting the offer.
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Chris found a suitable new role for me and kept me updated throughout the process. Professional and efficient, good communication.
Louise was very friendly, helped explained all the in's and out's of the process and was very knowledgable.
She streamlined the process and sent remainders the whole way.
I fully recommend the services of Carrot Recruitment.
I had a fantastic experience with Hannah Hall at Carrot Recruitment and am so grateful for her support in securing my new role. She was professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to finding the right opportunity for me, taking the time to understand my background and career goals. Her clear, consistent communication, interview prep advice, and honest feedback made the entire process smooth and encouraging. Thanks to her dedication, I’ve landed a role I’m truly excited about, and I highly recommend Carrot Recruitment to anyone.
I cannot recommend Kerry from Carrot enough! From our first chat, she took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and guided me through every step of the process without any fuss. If you want a recruiter who listens and gets results, Carrot is your go-to.
Absolutely fantastic experience from the moment I was contacted about the role. The guidance and support through the application interview process was invaluable and I feel my recruiter genuinely cared about me and making sure my best interests were protected.
I can honestly say when I worked with Matt he really set the bar for what a recruiter should be. He was heavily involved and offered above and beyond support, information & guidance. I couldn't recommend him enough and only wish we had connected sooner in my career.
Clare was great during the recruitment process in helping me secure a new role - she gave really helpful guidance of what to expect at every stage and kept me updated regularly with any developments. I would definitely recommend using Carrot Recruitment if you are looking for a medical communications role.
Working with Clare Davin during my job search was an incredibly positive experience.
From the start, she was personable, highly responsive, and genuinely supportive. Clare not only provided valuable feedback and direction but also consistently kept me informed at every stage of the process. Her advocacy and expertise made a significant difference, ensuring I felt confident and prepared throughout.
Thanks to Clare’s guidance and efforts, I was able to secure an exciting new role at a great company.
I highly recommend Clare and Carrot Recruitment to anyone looking for dedicated, professional, and results-oriented support in their job search.
I had a great experience working with Chris Newall at Carrot Recruitment. I messaged him on LinkedIn about a business development role he posted, and he gave me a call within half an hour — super responsive from the very beginning.
Chris set everything up for the first role and kept me in the loop throughout, even though the process ended up dragging on with lots of delays and no real updates. Rather than leave me hanging, he got in touch about another business development role that turned out to be a much better fit. We scheduled all three rounds of interviews in under a week, and I ended up accepting the offer.
Throughout both processes, Chris was incredibly helpful — giving me useful tips for interviews and tasks, and just being really easy to talk to. If you’re job hunting and want someone who genuinely has your back, I’d highly recommend Chris and Carrot Recruitment.
Chris found a suitable new role for me and kept me updated throughout the process. Professional and efficient, good communication.
Louise was very friendly, helped explained all the in's and out's of the process and was very knowledgable.
She streamlined the process and sent remainders the whole way.
I fully recommend the services of Carrot Recruitment.
I had a fantastic experience with Hannah Hall at Carrot Recruitment and am so grateful for her support in securing my new role. She was professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to finding the right opportunity for me, taking the time to understand my background and career goals. Her clear, consistent communication, interview prep advice, and honest feedback made the entire process smooth and encouraging. Thanks to her dedication, I’ve landed a role I’m truly excited about, and I highly recommend Carrot Recruitment to anyone.
I cannot recommend Kerry from Carrot enough! From our first chat, she took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and guided me through every step of the process without any fuss. If you want a recruiter who listens and gets results, Carrot is your go-to.
Absolutely fantastic experience from the moment I was contacted about the role. The guidance and support through the application interview process was invaluable and I feel my recruiter genuinely cared about me and making sure my best interests were protected.
I can honestly say when I worked with Matt he really set the bar for what a recruiter should be. He was heavily involved and offered above and beyond support, information & guidance. I couldn't recommend him enough and only wish we had connected sooner in my career.
Clare was great during the recruitment process in helping me secure a new role - she gave really helpful guidance of what to expect at every stage and kept me updated regularly with any developments. I would definitely recommend using Carrot Recruitment if you are looking for a medical communications role.
Working with Clare Davin during my job search was an incredibly positive experience.
From the start, she was personable, highly responsive, and genuinely supportive. Clare not only provided valuable feedback and direction but also consistently kept me informed at every stage of the process. Her advocacy and expertise made a significant difference, ensuring I felt confident and prepared throughout.
Thanks to Clare’s guidance and efforts, I was able to secure an exciting new role at a great company.
I highly recommend Clare and Carrot Recruitment to anyone looking for dedicated, professional, and results-oriented support in their job search.
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