Also called: Regulatory Medical Writer, Science Writer
Writes clinical trial reports, drug approval documents, journal articles, and patient education materials.
Turns a 500-page stack of clinical trial results into a clear report for the FDA, then edits a brochure explaining a new medication to patients. Most work remotely.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in a science; many have a PhD, PharmD, or MS.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, English, Journalism, Pharmacy.
Growing about average. Steady.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI drafts clinical study reports and patient leaflets from data, cutting junior jobs; accuracy checks and regulatory accountability stay human.
Classes: AP English, AP Biology, Chemistry, Journalism.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3042.
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