Successfully outsourcing medical writing

Abstract

A large proportion of medical writing activities are now outsourced. This means the need for medical writing service providers is growing, and with increased demand there comes an increased supply of providers. The challenge that arises in such a rapidly growing field is to develop a system that enables outsourcing departments to efficiently select and utilise the right vendors for their needs. This article will provide some practical advice on how to optimise outsourcing with professional medical writers and to bring their particular skill sets to bear to help clinical teams prepare their regulatory documentation more efficiently.

Keywords:

• Strategic outsourcing
• Medical writing
• Vendor management

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Julia Forjanic Klapproth

Julia Forjanic Klapproth became a medical writer in 1997. Since then she has been president of EMWA twice and is actively involved in the medical writing community. As Senior Partner of a medical writing consultancy for the last 13 years, she is keenly aware of the challenges in successfully outsourcing medical writing.