As a medical writer, you are responsible for writing, revising, and archiving medical documents, including the creation of findings, doctor's letters, and other medical documents.The task requires not only extensive knowledge of medical terminology, but also a high degree of accuracy and care to ensure that all information is documented correctly and comprehensibly.
However, there are significant regional differences: in Baden-Württemberg, the average salary is €2,539, while in Schleswig-Holstein it is about €2,003. Depending on qualification and experience, the salary can vary between €1,500 and €2,600 gross per month, with higher amounts of up to €3,463 possible in some cases, especially for specific qualifications or special circumstances.
In order to become a medical writer, training in the field of health or administration is usually necessary. Often, special training or further training in the field of medical writing is offered to learn the necessary expertise. Practical experience in medical documentation is also an advantage.
Career opportunities as a medical writer are diverse, with the right experience and training you can pursue a position in quality control or training new employees, as well as working in specialised areas such as clinical research or health management.
