You’ve spent weeks refining your data, aligning with cross-functional teams, and preparing every slide down to the last footnote. The story is solid. The results are promising. You step into the boardroom, confident that the evidence speaks for itself. You move through the slides—efficacy trends, safety updates, enrolment progress. You finish strong and ask, “Any questions?” Then, silence. A few polite nods. Someone checks their phone. Another flips through the handout, expre

Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance — no matter your role in pharma, one skill connects them all: the ability to communicate clearly and confidently in English. Pharmaceutical English isn’t just about knowing scientific terms. It’s about expressing complex ideas clearly, collaborating with global teams, and ensuring your message is understood — whether you’re writing a safety report, presenting trial results, or respond

When it comes to advancing your career in the pharmaceutical field, mastering English communication is no longer optional. It’s...

When I first started exploring ways to improve my professional skills, I quickly realised that mastering English communication was...

You’ve done your homework. You know the company. You understand the role. And then they ask:  “Tell me about a time you dealt with a...

“The study was clean. But the documents didn’t show it. The result? Major finding. Weeks of damage control.” Sound familiar? In clinical...

Confidence isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about how you deliver what you do know—clearly, calmly, and with purpose. In the...

Say what you mean. Get what you need. Without losing trust. “Wait—did I just agree to that?” If you've ever walked out of a pharma meeting thinking that—or worse, realizing you gave up too much—you’re not alone. Negotiation in pharma industry is everywhere . ✅ Setting timelines with clinical sites ✅ Pushing back on unrealistic deadlines from global HQ ✅ Clarifying expectations with external vendors ✅ Defending your decisions to regulatory authorities ✅ Getting stakeholder buy

“So, what exactly do you do?” That question—simple at first glance—has caused even experienced pharma professionals to hesitate. Whether...

Audits can be intense. Whether you're preparing for a GMP, GCP, GLP, or ISO audit, one thing is clear: your communication must be precise, professional, and calm. Choosing the right words can make a huge difference. Today, let's walk through key vocabulary and expressions that pharma and life science professionals use during audits. If English is not your first language, mastering these terms will help you handle audits with more confidence and credibility. Essential Vocabula

Smart professionals don’t just know what  to say—they know how  to say it. If you work in pharma , you already navigate complexity: tight...

The passive voice  is a must-have tool in professional English, especially in pharma. It helps you stay objective, precise, and professional —essential traits across all pharmaceutical roles. Whether you're describing a lab process, drafting a regulatory submission, reviewing a deviation, or preparing a product brochure, the passive voice allows you to highlight actions and results —not necessarily who performed them. Let’s learn its role in objectivity and precision within p

Let’s start with one of the most essential communication skills in the pharmaceutical industry—introducing yourself and your role with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re in R&D, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, or Sales & Marketing, a strong introduction helps you build trust, highlight your expertise, and create opportunities for effective collaboration. Start Strong: Your Name and Role Begin with your name and j

"Why did no one tell us this sooner?" That was the question a senior regulatory affairs officer asked in frustration after discovering that the R&D team had spent months developing a formulation that couldn’t be approved due to regulatory constraints. The issue? A lack of cross-team communication. Cross-functional collaboration is essential in pharmaceutical R&D, where success depends on seamless cooperation between research, regulatory, marketing, and manufacturing teams. Ye

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Let’s be honest—learning pharma-specific vocabulary can feel like learning an entirely new language. Between the acronyms, jargon, and technical terms, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But here’s the thing: building a strong industry-specific vocabulary doesn’t have to be boring or intimidating. With the right strategies, you can not only expand your word bank but also use those terms with confidence. Let’s get started!