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TriloTalk

27 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Conversations to bring medical writing topics to the forefront and hopefully spark wider conversations in the domain of medical writing. TriloTalk episodes will range from the value of medical writing to apprenticeship. TriloTalk will also cover document-specific topics such as lay summaries and how to tame CTD dossiers.

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Episode 22: Exploring Patient-Centricity: Beyond Buzzwords in Pharma's Decision-Making

March 19, 2024 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

In this episode, Lisa Chamberlain James, Senior Partner at Trilogy Writing & Consulting, and Art Gertel, Principal at MedSciCom, discuss the pivotal role of patients in pharmaceutical decision-making. Despite knowing the importance of patient-centricity, their perspectives are frequently overlooked in crucial stages of drug development. How can pharmaceutical companies integrate patients' unique insights to enhance their processes? Tune in as they engage in this vital discussion. Interested...

EPISODE 21: Pen to Paper: Insights on Recognizing, Addressing, and Avoiding Medical Writer Burnout

December 13, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

 Join Nidhi Johal, Director of Medical Writing for North America at Trilogy Writing & Consulting, and Heidi Chapman, Medical Writing Manager at Trilogy in a conversation about a topic that resonates with professionals across the industry – burnout. In this episode, Nidhi and Heidi draw from their own experiences, sharing personal stories, exploring the signs of burnout, and helping listeners identify red flags early on. From setting boundaries to embracing self-care practices, they discuss p...

Episode 20: Q&A With TriloTalk: Focus on General Medical Writing Principles

October 18, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

In this episode, Julia and Lisa take a deep dive into General Medical Writing Principles. Join them as they navigate through a diverse range of topics that are crucial in the everyday practice of crafting clear and concise regulatory documents. Our hosts will generously share their personal insights, experiences, and invaluable tips that have positioned them as Masters in the field of medical writing. Happy podcasting! 

EPISODE 20: Q&A With TriloTalk: Focus on General Medical Writing Principles

October 18, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

In this episode, Julia and Lisa take a deep dive into General Medical Writing Principles. Join them as they navigate through a diverse range of topics that are crucial in the everyday practice of crafting clear and concise regulatory documents. Our hosts will generously share their personal insights, experiences, and invaluable tips that have positioned them as Masters in the field of medical writing. Happy podcasting! 

Episode 19: Elevating the Voice of Patients: The role of medical writers in making a difference

September 14, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

In this episode, Lisa Chamberlain James, Senior Partner at Trilogy Writing & Consulting, and Magnolia Correa, Marketing Communications Manager at Trilogy Writing & Consulting, delve into their shared passion for patient communication. They explore this topic from their different perspectives and discuss how medical writers contribute to enhancing health outcomes by crafting clear and impartial documents intended for the general public.  

Episode 18: Clinical Study Protocol Development from a Writer's Perspective

July 10, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

Join Julia and Jonathan for the 2nd part of a discussion dedicated to the development of Clinical Study Protocols, as they delve into the intricacies of writing these crucial documents. In this discussion, they explore the level of involvement a writer should have to ensure a well-written protocol. Tune in to gain valuable insights and guidance on creating effective protocols that drive successful clinical studies.

Episode 17: The Importance of Training Medical Writing Leaders

May 26, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

In this episode, our host, Julia Forjanic Klapproth, and our special guest, Angela Winnier, Senior Director, Medical Writing Lead for Rare Disease at Pfizer, come together to share their conviction and valuable experiences as medical writing leaders. Join them as they dive into the crucial topic of organizations providing training that goes beyond technical writing skills. Together, they will explore the significance of creating “safe spaces” where medical writers can truly spread their wing...

Episode 16: AI Tools for Medical Writing - Turkeys Voting for Christmas?

April 27, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

In this special episode, Lisa and Barry, Senior Partners at Trilogy, along with Jamie Norman, Chief Product Officer at TriloDocs joined Network Pharma at its webinar: AI for Medical Writing, Turkeys voting for Christmas? During this thought-provoking conversation, they explored and explained the potential impact of AI on medical writing, discussed the opportunities and challenges that come with integrating AI into the field, and shared their expert insights on how to navigate the rapidly cha...

Episode 15: How to Streamline Regulatory Authority Meetings: Spotlight on Briefing Books

March 13, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Welcome to TriloTalk episode 15, where we will dive into the critical document that plays a pivotal role in pharmaceutical development: The Briefing Documents (or briefing books/packs). Join Barry and Maria as they explore the key elements of well-crafted Briefing Books, their importance in the regulatory process, and how to tailor these documents to the specific regulatory authority. 

Episode 14: The importance of getting clinical study protocols right

January 05, 2023 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

In this episode, Julia and Jonathan cover how making people aware of the many new and updated regulations (such as the ICH E8(R1) and the draft ICH M11 guideline) will help ensure teams are following these, looking for ways to handle the ever more complex studies that are being designed, the importance of focusing on the regulatory objectives of a study over more academic pursuits, the value of using the Transcelerate template to get more standardization across the industry, and the importan...

Episode 13: Q&A with TriloTalk: Focus on CSRs

December 07, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

In this special session of TriloTalk, Julia and Barry answer questions sent to them by medical writers around the world. The focus of the questions in this episode is Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), data reporting, and analysis.  Tap into Julia’s and Barry’s vast medical writing experience and make sure to send your questions for future sessions of “Q&A with TriloTalk” to [email protected].

Episode 12 - PIF and PIF TICK. What are These and Why are They Important

September 08, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this episode, Lisa Chamberlain James, Senior Partner at Trilogy Writing & Consulting talks to Dan Wills, Quality Mark Manager at Patient Information Forum (PIF) about the PIF TICK accreditation and its importance – specifically, what it means for organizations to have this certification mark and what it means for people in their search for high-quality health information.

Episode 11: Taming the Complexity of Preparing CTD Submission Dossiers

May 24, 2022 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Process optimization, effective management, and organisation strategies are all essential components when preparing CTD submission dossiers for drug approval.  In this episode, Douglas, Senior Partner at Trilogy Writing & Consulting, and Johan Telen, President at Improvement at Work, discuss how implementing well-planned, focused, and robust processes can actively de-risk the critical path and contribute to reducing the time needed for dossier preparation.

Episode 10: The Importance of Style Guides

April 19, 2022 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Restrictive or time-saving? In this episode, Barry reflects on the importance of style guides and how these can serve as a compass to accompany medical writers when deciding on the grammatical or stylistic rules that need to be applied to the documents they are writing. Style guides not only save time (and money) in the writing process but also help improve the document review process. You might also like to listen to Episode 4: The Power of Good Review Practice. "Style guides will not only...

The Ethics of Medical Writing

March 04, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

Rapid dissemination of scientific information, lower standards in review processes, unvetted information. In this episode, Barry and Art explore the never-ending ethical situations that are deep-rooted in the profession of medical writing.

Episode 9: The Ethics of Medical Writing

March 04, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

Rapid dissemination of scientific information, lower standards in review processes, unvetted information. In this episode, Barry and Art explore the never-ending ethical situations that are deep-rooted in the profession of medical writing.

Episode 8: Responses to Regulatory Authorities

January 19, 2022 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

In this episode, Julia and Douglas, Senior Partners at Trilogy Writing & Consulting, discuss how preparing written responses to questions received from regulatory agencies during the review of application dossiers can be decisive to the outcome of the review, and how medical writers can make a substantial contribution to this process.

Episode 8: Responses to Regulatory Authorities

January 19, 2022 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

In this episode, Julia and Douglas, Senior Partners at Trilogy Writing & Consulting, discuss how preparing written responses to questions received from regulatory agencies during the review of application dossiers can be decisive to the outcome of the review, and how medical writers can make a substantial contribution to this process.

Episode 7: A Primer for Writing Oncology Dossiers

November 23, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

In this episode, Julia Forjanic Klapproth - Senior Partner, and Maurice Löwens - Medical Writing Manager at Trilogy Writing, discuss how experienced medical writers can streamline the planning and writing process, helping the team navigate a minefield of potential problems and letting the subject matter experts spend more time on crafting the messages.

Episode 6: Apprenticing Medical Writers

August 24, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

In this month’s episode, Julia Forjanic Klapproth, Senior Partner at Trilogy Writing & Consulting, and Joan Affleck, Head of the Medical Writing Department at Merck, talk about the medical writing training programs at the companies they represent and explore how training medical writers help build a brighter future and lift the entire profession of medical writing. Listen now

Episode 6: Apprenticing Medical Writers

August 24, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

In this month’s episode, Julia Forjanic Klapproth, Senior Partner at Trilogy Writing & Consulting, and Joan Affleck, Head of the Medical Writing Department at Merck, talk about the medical writing training programs at the companies they represent and explore how training medical writers help build a brighter future and lift the entire profession of medical writing. Listen now

Episode 5: Lay Summaries

July 02, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Writing for a non-specialist audience represents challenges beyond writing in a simpler language. Writing a fit-for-purpose document for the general public involves lay language, lay presentation, and lay science. Join Dr. Lisa Chamberlain James and Dr. Barry Drees as they discuss their knowledge and experiences in writing Lay Summaries.

Lay Summaries

July 02, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Writing for a non-specialist audience represents challenges beyond writing in a simpler language. Writing a fit-for-purpose document for the general public involves lay language, lay presentation, and lay science. Join Dr. Lisa Chamberlain James and Dr. Barry Drees as they discuss their knowledge and experiences in writing Lay Summaries.

Episode 4: The Power of Good Review Practice

May 31, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this episode, Julia and Barry, senior partners at Trilogy Writing & Consulting, call for a “revolution and complete overhaul in the way documents are reviewed”. They explain how a focused review process leads to a transformational change in how drugs get approved. Listen now.

Episode 3: The Value of Medical Writing

May 01, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

“Pay me now or pay me later”. TriloTalk episode 3 features Dr. Julia Forjanic Klapproth and Gretchen Griffin as they talk and discuss the value of medical writing and what a good medical writer brings to the table.

Episode 2: The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medical Writing

March 10, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Will AI replace or assist medical writers? Join Julia and Barry in this episode as they talk about how AI is going to change the way we write and work as medical writers. You will discover how AI will make writing clinical documents not only faster and more interesting but will aid with the analysis and eliminate human error. Get a sneak-peek into the coming revolution in medical writing. 

Episode 1: Lean Medical Writing

March 07, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

In this episode, Julia and Barry talk about the importance of lean medical writing to communicate the key messages efficiently. The goal is story, not storage. They discuss how less is more and the importance of giving answers to the questions posed by studies, rather than just spewing data. Lean writing is at the core of how to take aim at inefficient medical writing.