From scientist to medical writing agency owner: Dan Sheridan's medical writing journey

In this episode of the Medical Writing Uncut podcast, Virginia Chachati interviews Dan Sheridan, a PhD scientist turned agency owner, about his journey into medical writing and the establishment of his agency, Co-Laab. Dan shares insights on how he built his agency, the importance of referrals, and offers valuable advice for aspiring medical writers. He discusses what he looks for in applicants, the diverse services his agency provides, and shares an optimistic outlook for the future of medical writing as the industry sees increased investment. Follow Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dansheridan01/ Learn about Co-Labb (Dan's agency): https://www.co-labb.co.uk/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Medical Writing and Dan's Journey 02:57 Building a Medical Writing Agency 05:42 Advice for Aspiring Medical Writers 08:59 What Agency Owners Look For in Applicants 11:52 Types of Deliverables in Medical Writing 14:49 Future Aspirations and Industry Outlook Takeaways - Dan transitioned from a PhD in stem cell biology to medical writing. - He started medical writing to supplement his income during his PhD. - Dan and his wife founded CoLab, a medical writing agency. - The agency has grown to a team of 10 PhD scientists. - Most clients come from referrals and word of mouth. - Aspiring medical writers should be confident in their expertise. - A strong, tailored CV is crucial for job applications. - Dan's agency offers both marketing content and technical writing. - The medical writing industry is seeing increased investment. - Slow, organic growth is the strategy for CoLab's future. --- Thank you for watching :) Join the International Medical Writers Association (IMWA): https://writeclinic.thinkific.com/courses/international-medical-writers-association Medical writing courses: https://writeclinic.thinkific.com/collections/courses Follow Virginia Chachati on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiachachati/ Read Medical Writer Magazine: https://medicalwritermagazine.com/ #MedicalWriting #medicalwriter #MedicalCopywriting #MedicalCopywriter