Research writer competencies

Research writer competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Research writer position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

      1.            Thorough understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines and local regulations.
 Ability to work within deadlines.

      2.            Excellent problem-solving, planning, analytical, and organizational skills.

      3.            Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential.

      4.            High level of proficiency with MS Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

      5.            Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

6. Two to three years minimum of relevant medical writing experience or relevant clinical research experience.
7. Two years experience as a CRA/Study Manager, compliance auditor, or a combination in healthcare, clinical research or other science-related field.
8. Experience with preparation of clinical study-related documents and/or research publications desired; experience with regulatory documents and processes beneficial.

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills