§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

medical writer

Medical writers produce and process scientific documents related to medical affairs.

Description

Medical writers produce and process scientific documents related to medical affairs. Work alongside scientists, doctors and other healthcare professionals.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

medical studies multi-professional cooperation in health care clinical reports evidence-based approach in general practice medical informatics professional documentation in health care

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

pharmacology clinical science biomedical science medical terminology biomedical scientists' role in health care system clinical coding

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

draw up professional texts draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation report the results of treatment provide written content write scientific publications prepare scientific reports archive scientific documentation work in multidisciplinary health teams manage schedule of tasks conduct health related research

OPTIONALOptional competences

develop scientific research protocols

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)