Shounak's 5 year medical writing journey

In this episode of the Medical Writing Uncut podcast, Virginia Chachati interviews Shounak De, a senior medical writer at Real Chemistry. Shounak shares his journey from pharmacy to medical writing, detailing his experiences in various roles and the skills he has developed over the years. He emphasizes the importance of feedback, continuous learning, and collaboration in the medical writing field. Shounak also provides valuable advice for junior writers and discusses his aspirations for the future, including becoming a scientific lead and expanding his expertise in different therapy areas. Follow Shounak on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shounak-de-915584141/ Takeaways - Shounak transitioned from pharmacy to medical writing after realizing it was a better fit. - He started his career in a graduate medical writing scheme, gaining hands-on experience. - Feedback from senior colleagues was crucial in his early development as a writer. - Shounak emphasizes the importance of checking your own work and asking questions. - He encourages junior writers to understand the 'why' behind their tasks. - Continuous learning is a key aspect of being a medical writer. - Shounak aims to become a scientific lead and work across various therapy areas. - He values the experience gained from working in different countries. --- 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