We are delighted to host two top local medical comms agencies and a freelance medical writer and editor. They will showcase the role and specifications of working in the MedComms sector, as well as job and internship opportunities. After the individual presentations there will be an extensive Q&A for the representatives, so get your chance to ask all the questions you might have!

Oxford PharmaGenesis is an award-winning Health Science consultancy, with more than 20 years of experience. We are also independently owned, which means we are fast and agile in responding to the needs of our clients. We have more than 350 staff, 90% of whom hold PhDs or other higher degrees, and have offices in Oxford, London, Cardiff, Basel, Philadelphia, Melbourne and Cambridge. View more information at: www.pharmagenesis.com

Helios Medical Communications is an independent, global healthcare communications and strategic consultancy agency based in Oxfordshire and Cheshire. We specialise in delivering high-quality, high-impact bespoke solutions to meet our clients’ needs, supporting everything from medical education to meetings (eg symposia, advisory boards) to publications to animations and infographics. The Sunday Times recently ranked us as one of the Top 20 fastest growing companies in the UK, and we are opening new offices in Manchester and the US this year. We have a strong focus on personal development and career progression, and have a simple philosophy – aim for excellence and be a great place to work! View more information at: heliosmedcomms.com

Colleen Shannon has worked in healthcare communications for more than 20 years. Her byline has since appeared on hundreds of news and feature articles in dozens of publications, including the British Medical Journal. She now freelances as a copywriter and editor for a wide range of clients, which have included Royal Colleges, the NHS, Bupa and many more organisations large and small. View her credentials and selected publications at: uk.linkedin.com/in/colleenshannon