A newsletter for healthcare professionals exploring alternative careers

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Hey Reader 👋

Welcome to Issue 56!

We not only want to provide you with information you actually want, but we also want it to be short, snappy and to the point. Whether you're looking to explore the world of health tech, start a creative journey in medical writing, or simply add a fresh spin to your current medical career, our team has curated an easily digestible list just for you. ​
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🔥 𝐻𝑜𝑡 𝑇𝑖𝑝: Even after only being up for a week, a lot of the roles will close for applicants. So it really is best to try and get in there early!
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So, let’s get started!
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💼 Top Jobs This Week

✨ Remote Roles

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🌱 Research Assistant @ The Vegan Society | Remote (UK)​
🧠 Support research projects, literature reviews & data analysis on veganism
🎓 Ideal for strong writers with research skills & passion for social change
💡 Help grow the global vegan research community & create real impact
👉 Apply here

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🌍 Event & Community Apprentice @ ThriveSpace+ | Remote (UK)​
💡 Support a virtual inclusion event in tech, comms, or community roles
🎓 Great for learners passionate about wellbeing & social impact
🚀 Gain real experience, mentorship & a LinkedIn endorsement
👉 Apply here
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🩺 Subject Matter Expert (Medical) @ Turing | Remote (UK)​
🧠 Develop & evaluate clinical case scenarios to advance AI in medicine
🎓 Ideal for recent medical grads with strong reasoning & analytical skills
🌍 1-month contract, flexible hours, cutting-edge AI projects
👉 Apply here​
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🩹 Clinical Author @ Oxford Medical Simulation | Remote (UK)​
💻 Develop & test VR clinical scenarios for med students & clinicians
🎓 Perfect for doctors or nurses with clinical experience
🌐 Full-time, flexible remote role with innovative simulation tech
👉 Apply here​
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✨ Hybrid Roles
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💊 Medical Affairs Intern @ Sanofi | Hybrid (Warsaw, Poland)​
🧠 Support cross-country medical projects & digital health initiatives
🎓 Ideal for Life Science / Pharmacy / Medicine students fluent in English
🌍 Paid internship in a global biopharma environment
👉 Apply here

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😷 Medical Affairs Associate @ Planet Pharma | Hybrid (Surrey, UK)​
🤲🏼 Support global investigator-initiated trials & medical research projects
🧪 Ideal for life science grads with strong organisation & communication skills
🗺️ 12-month contract - Join a global healthcare leader
👉 Apply here
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✨ On-Site Roles

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🧬 Medical Writer Intern @ Havas Life Paris | On-site (Puteaux, France)​
🩺 Write & edit scientific content for global health campaigns
🎓 Ideal for MSc/PhD Life Science grads fluent in English & French
🚀 6-month internship
👉 Apply here

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🧠 Founder’s Associate @ Every Health | On-site (Berlin, Germany)​
💡 Work with founders on strategy, growth & ops in a HealthTech startup
🎓 For business, health, or economics students fluent in German & English
🚀 Build skills in product, fundraising & partnerships
👉 Apply here​
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🧬 Director, Clinical Regulatory Writing @ AstraZeneca | On-site (Cambridge, UK)​
🧠 Lead regulatory writing and strategy for global oncology programs
🎓 PhD/MSc in life sciences with strong writing experience
🚀 Mentor writers and drive high-impact submissions
👉 Apply here ​
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📚 Resources to Power Your Career

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​🚀 Breakthrough Founders | Funded by Innovate UK​
Empowering under-represented UK founders to build, raise & scale
🌍 Open to women, ethnic minority, LGBTQIA+ & diverse entrepreneurs
💡 Access expert training, investor readiness & growth support
👉 Apply here​
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🎧 Purpose Meets Persistence | Disruptive Podcast​
Hear founders share their journey building impact-driven startups
🌱 Learn how purpose and persistence shape growth and success
📈 Gain insights on scaling, challenges, and social impact
👉 Listen here​
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🏥 TIME Top HealthTech Companies 2025 | By TIME​
Highlighting the world’s leading innovators transforming healthcare
🌐 Featuring AI, diagnostics, wearables, telehealth & prevention leaders
📊 Ranked by financial performance, reputation & online engagement
👉 Read here

📆 Upcoming Events You Shouldn’t Miss

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​Oct 17th -Digestive Health EduSocial (London, UK)​
🩺 For GPs, gastroenterologists, dietitians & allied health professionals
🍽️ Learn about gut health with talks, Q&A & live culinary demos
🌐 Hosted by Culinary Medicine UK, supporting digestive health research
👉 Register here

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Oct 19-22 - HLTH 2025 (Las Vegas, USA)​
💡 For healthcare innovators, startups & investors
🎤 Explore AI, diagnostics, digital health, patient impact & more
🌐 Premier networking & learning event with 400+ speakers
👉 Register here

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27-30 Oct - Global Health Exhibition (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)​
🌟 For healthcare professionals, innovators & investors
💬 Attend CME-accredited sessions, workshops & the Leaders Summit
🌍 Explore cutting-edge healthcare technologies & investment opportunities
👉Register here

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​29 Oct - Women’s Health Innovation Showcase (London, UK)​
💡 For founders, investors & advocates in women’s health
🎤 Hear panels on fertility, menopause, prevention & equity
🚀 Discover startups transforming women’s health innovation
👉 Register here

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​30 Oct - London Healthtech Roundtable (London, UK)​
🎯 For founders, investors & innovators in healthtech
🧠 Explore funding trends, AI breakthroughs & growth strategies
🌐 Connect through interactive sessions & networking circles
👉 Register here

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6-7 Nov - BMJ Future Health (London, UK)​
🌟 For healthcare pros & digital health innovators
💬 Keynotes, workshops & sessions on AI & virtual care
🌍 Connect with industry leaders & peers
👉Register here

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15 Nov - The Human Biology Story Lab (Glasgow, UK)​
💡 Hands-on workshop blending human biology & storytelling
🎤 Learn science communication from expert educators
🌐 Immersive experience for students, teachers & communicators
👉 Register here​
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3-4 Dec - Health Tech Forward (Barcelona, Spain)​
🌟 For digital health innovators, investors & healthcare leaders
💬 Explore AI, data security & digital therapeutics in modern care
🤝 Network through curated 1:1 meetings & startup showcases
👉 Register here

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That's all for this week! Catch you next time. ☺️

With you every step,

Dr. Ellie

Marketing Manager @ HealthCareer Transitions

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