I Wasted Months Trying to Break Into Regulatory Writing—Here’s What Finally Worked
I applied blindly, wasted time, and got nowhere—until I did this.
Hi Aspiring Regulatory Writers,
Before we dive in, I want to hear from you.
What is the biggest obstacle that has kept you from finding an alternative path beyond patient care?
Hit reply and let me know.
Now, let’s get into it.
Most clinicians make the same mistake when transitioning to regulatory writing.
I know, because I made it too.
When I first started, I applied blindly to roles, wasted hours tweaking my resume (without knowing what I was doing), and felt stuck.
No responses.
No progress.
Just frustration.
Then, everything changed.
I stopped spinning my wheels and started making progress when I connected with people who were already where I wanted to be. I asked questions, learned how hiring managers think, and discovered the skills that actually matter. That shift led to my first break, which changed my entire life.
So, where should you start?
If I could go back and do it again, I’d start with two things:
Learn the basics of drug development, which is important because understanding the industry makes you a viable candidate.
Revamp your resume, not with fluff, but by reframing the clinical skills that actually apply to regulatory writing.
Here’s what most people get wrong:
They assume they need another degree or certification to be taken seriously.
That’s a myth.
My degree is in allied health, not regulatory writing. Yet, I built a six-figure consulting career without spending a dime on extra schooling.
What does matter?
Making the right connections
Understanding what regulatory writers do
Positioning your existing experience the right way
I’ll break these down in an email next week.
Until then, I want to hear from you.
What’s stopping you from making this transition?
Hit reply and let me know.
Until next time,
Keagen
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This really resonated. I’ve been stuck in the loop of reworking my resume and sending out applications into the void. Hearing that you broke through without another degree is encouraging. Would love to hear more about how you reframed your clinical experience—especially when it doesn’t feel “relevant” on paper. Thanks for sharing the real talk.