Internship

WI's unique program to train and educate new medical writers

 

WI Internship Program

The WI Internship Program was founded in 2010 and has a strong history of training successful medical writers, many of whom are employed at WI. Each year, WI accepts new interns into the intensive internship program via a rigorous application process.

A Unique Opportunity for Training and Education

The WI Internship Program is a paid internship. It consists of both instructional and practical components. Interns are mentored one-on-one by experienced medical writers throughout the program, with increasing levels of independence as the intern becomes more experienced. The goal of the internship program is to provide a fast-paced introduction to the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in medical writing.

Years of hosting
the internship program

Hours of hands-on training
per intern

Hours/week minimum commitment

Month duration
of the internship program

What We Are Looking For

Scientific Background

Scientific Background

PhD, MD, PharmD, or similar level scientists or clinicians, or those with similar scientific backgrounds, who are looking to transition from their current role into a career in medical writing

Passion for Writing

Passion for Writing

People with a passion for science, writing talent, a strong work ethic, and a desire to learn about regulatory writing in a fast-paced environment

Leadership

Leadership

Individuals exhibiting leadership skills to manage a project and see it to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams to
achieve a goal

What WI Interns Will Learn

Regulatory writing

Creation of clear, accurate, compliant documents required by regulatory agencies, like the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to gain marketing authorization for drugs, biologics, and devices.

Manuscript writing

Preparation of manuscripts based on data from clinical trials that comply with Good Publication Practices (GPP) and current industry guidance.

Safety and postmarketing writing

Contributing to the documentation that is required after marketing authorization for a drug, biologic, or device is granted, including Development Safety Updates Reports (DSURs), Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs), Periodic Adverse Drug Experience Reports (PADERs), Periodic Risk-Benefit Evaluation Report (PBRERs), and more.

American Medical Association (AMA) style

Using the AMA style for document clarity and organization.

Software templates

Using document-specific templates to ensure compliance and clarity for regulatory and non-regulatory document types.

Guidance documents

Learning about guidance documents from the International Council on Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) and health authorities and understanding how these are used to create compliant and accurate documents.

Interpreting data from SAS datasets

Understanding the data that medical writers use in document creation, where those data come from, and how they are standardized across the industry.

Varied therapeutic areas

Gaining knowledge across many therapeutic areas including, but not limited to, oncology, hepatology, infectious disease, and more.

Virtual etiquette

Gaining insight into best practices when working in a remote environment.

Communication and organization strategies

Learning project management skills and how to communicate with cross-functional team members on a project.

Leading effective meetings

Understanding the structure of an effective meeting and utilizing newly found skills to create meeting materials and run successful roundtable meetings to gain consensus.

Document management

Learning vital skills to lead and organize a team with members from several cross-functional areas to contribute to and complete a document.

And much more!

Opportunities in all aspects of medical writing are available!

What Interns Say About WI

  • “The WI internship program was an incredible opportunity that led me to a satisfying career in medical writing. The internal training curriculum and my supportive mentor helped me quickly become knowledgeable about regulatory medical writing. I really enjoyed the flexibility offered by the internship program, which allowed me to balance other responsibilities as I was making this career change."
  • “The WI internship literally changed the course of my career. By immersing me in the field alongside experts who were not just willing but passionate about helping me to learn, the internship transformed me from a bench scientist to the successful writer I am today.”
  • “The WI medical writing internship is a unique opportunity to learn the ropes of regulatory writing while being supported by experienced writers. My experience in the internship program was enlightening, informative, and (sometimes) even fun.”
  • “After a long career in academia, the transition to regulatory medical writing in industry seemed unattainable. But the WI internship program made it possible because I was able to learn the skills required to be a medical writer part-time in a nurturing and supportive environment, with a flexible schedule that allowed me to continue to work full-time in academia.”
  • “The WI internship was the perfect opportunity for me to start a second career. It’s a great way to get experience and learn how to write regulatory documents, and work with clients. The internship is structured and well thought out, and each intern is assigned a mentor who will teach you, work with you, and answer so many questions.”
  • “I don't know how I would have transitioned into the field of regulatory writing without this internship at WI. It is a comprehensive, well-structured training program that gave me hands-on experience in document writing, client relations, and other skills. But the best part about it is the friendly, cooperative atmosphere at WI that makes you feel everyone has got your back if you ever need anything.”

Important Dates

1/6/2025 – Applications open

2/2/2025 – Applications close at 11:59 PM ET (no exceptions)

2/14/2025 – Request for writing assessments from selected candidates

3/10/2025 to 3/28/2025 – Interviews with selected candidates

3/31/2025 to 4/4/2025 – Notifications of selection to Internship Program

4/14/2025 – Tentative first day of Internship Program

Until Applications Close

Interested in applying for the WI Internship?

 

Email your cover letter detailing your desire to learn medical writing and your interest in WI as well as a resume/CV to: internship@whitsellinnovations.com (No phone inquiries please). Applicants who have applied in the past are encouraged to re-apply.

 

 

In compliance with federal laws, anyone hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document.

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