Successfully outsourcing medical writing

I did it so you don’t have to: Lessons learned as a young writer struggling with a regulatory document

“…This is why we should have wellstructured kick-off meetings at the start of every document: to ensure the whole team is on the same page and to set clear expectations (Table 1). 5,6 However, it is important to communicate continuously after kick-off to ensure that the project is going as planned, and that everyone is up to speed with any shifts in scope and timelines. Sometimes, the plan can deviate, and everyone needs to stay in the loop.…”

“…Doing this requires strong leadership and teamwork skills, which have already been identified as important skills for the medical writing profession. 4,5 These skills can be gained by formal training, but must be nurtured with experience. Thus, it is normal for inexperienced writers to feel insecure about leading teams right away (which I do not think is an entry level task).…”