Medical Research & Script Writer

Paeds Care; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PaedsCare is seeking a passionate Medical Research & Script Writer to develop evidence-based educational video content on child health and parenting. You will research pediatric topics, synthesize guidelines and convert findings into parent-friendly scripts in collaboration with a pediatrician and creative team.

The role emphasizes accuracy, transparent sourcing, engaging storytelling and a calm, empathetic tone aligned with PaedsCare's voice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional writing experience in educational, healthcare, science or evidence-based content.
• Experience writing educational video scripts with YouTube-style audience engagement.
• Access to credible scientific sources for research and references.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured research on pediatric topics using authoritative sources.
• Create master research briefs and convert evidence into engaging scripts.
• Collaborate with pediatrician and creative team to ensure accuracy and tone.
• Fact-check medical statements and maintain source references.
• Revise content based on medical, editorial and creative feedback.

Skills

English & Hindi fluency

Scriptwriting

Literature search

Evidence synthesis

Medical writing

Editing & proofreading

Attention to detail

Independent work

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Medical writing portfolio

Experience with healthcare/education content

Tools

PubMed

Guideline repositories

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Job description

We are looking for a passionate, rigorous and creative Medical Research & Script Writer to develop engaging, evidence-based educational video content focused on child health and parenting. This role combines medical literature research, evidence synthesis and high-quality scriptwriting.

You will work closely with our pediatrician and creative team to transform complex medical information into clear, practical, parent-friendly and scientifically accurate content. Your work will directly shape the voice of PaedsCare and help parents make better-informed decisions about their childrens health.

Core outcome: Create a referenced master research brief first, then convert the approved evidence into a compelling educational script.

Key Responsibilities

A. Medical Research & Evidence Synthesis

• Conduct structured research on pediatric and parenting topics using authoritative sources such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, WHO, AAP, CDC, NICE, national guidelines and peer-reviewed journals.
• Review clinical guidelines, systematic reviews, consensus statements and relevant primary studies; identify the most current and applicable recommendations.
• Assess the quality, relevance and limitations of evidence instead of simply collecting information from online sources.
• Prepare a clear master research brief for each topic, including key findings, practical recommendations, important statistics, areas of uncertainty and complete source references.
• Compare differing recommendations across guidelines and flag conflicts, weak evidence or claims requiring pediatrician review.
• Fact-check every medical statement and maintain a transparent source trail for internal review and future updates.
• Stay updated with important changes in international and Indian pediatric guidance and recommend content revisions when evidence changes.

B. Scriptwriting & Science Communication

• Write engaging scripts for long-form educational videos, short videos, explainers and structured learning modules focused on child health and parenting.
• Translate complex medical information into simple, reassuring and parent-friendly language without losing scientific accuracy or clinical nuance.
• Convert clinical recommendations into clear, safe and practical advice, including appropriate red flags and guidance on when parents should seek medical care.
• Develop strong hooks, storytelling approaches, examples, transitions and script structures that improve comprehension, audience engagement and retention.
• Maintain a logical flow from problem and context to explanation, practical action points and conclusion.
• Write in a tone that is trustworthy, empathetic, non-judgmental and consistent with the PaedsCare brand voice.
• Avoid fear-based, sensational, absolute or misleading medical claims.

C. Collaboration, Revision & Production Support

• Collaborate closely with the pediatrician for medical review and incorporate clinical feedback accurately.
• Revise research briefs and scripts based on medical, editorial and creative feedback.
• Work with designers, animators and video editors to translate scripts into effective visual sequences, on-screen text and supporting graphics.
• Provide visual cues, examples, suggested demonstrations and source notes where these improve production quality.
• Maintain consistency in terminology, formatting, tone and evidence standards across all PaedsCare educational content.
• Manage multiple topics independently, maintain version control and consistently meet agreed deadlines.

Required Skills

• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Hindi.
• Exceptional educational scriptwriting, storytelling and audience-retention skills.
• Strong medical literature search, critical reading and evidence-synthesis skills.
• Ability to interpret research papers, clinical guidelines, systematic reviews and medical literature.
• Ability to distinguish authoritative medical evidence from low-quality, promotional or opinion-based sources.
• Ability to simplify complex medical concepts for parents with no medical background while preserving accuracy.
• Excellent script structuring, logical flow, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong attention to detail, especially for medical claims, numbers, dosages, age groups and safety advice.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with doctors and creative teams, accept constructive feedback and revise efficiently.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional writing experience, with substantial experience in educational, healthcare, science or evidence-based content.
• Demonstrated experience writing educational video scripts and understanding YouTube-style audience engagement and retention.
• Hands-on experience using medical databases, guideline repositories and credible scientific sources for research.
• Ability to convert research papers, clinical guidelines and medical literature into both a structured research brief and an engaging educational script.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted research and writing tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexitywhile independently verifying all medical claims against authoritative sources.
• A portfolio containing relevant writing and script samples.

Preferred Background

• Education or professional experience in medicine, healthcare, life sciences, pharmacy, biotechnology, public health, psychology, nutrition, science communication or medical writing.
• Prior experience creating pediatric, parenting, patient-education or public-health content.
• Familiarity with Indian healthcare contexts and the communication needs of Indian parents.

What Were Looking For

• A curious and analytical mindset with a genuine interest in continuous medical learning.
• A writer who values evidence and accuracy as much as creativity and engagement.
• A calm, empathetic communication style suitable for parents who may be worried or overwhelmed.
• The maturity to identify uncertainty, avoid overclaiming and seek clinical clarification when needed.
• A strong sense of ownership, reliability and willingness to improve through feedback.
• Passion for improving child-health education through high-quality, responsible content.

Portfolio Requirements Mandatory

• Educational video scripts.
• Healthcare or medical writing samples, if available.
• Patient-education materials, if available.
• Science communication work.
• YouTube educational content you have written.
• A sample research brief or referenced article demonstrating evidence synthesis, if available.

Shortlisting Process

Shortlisted candidates will complete a practical assignment consisting of two connected parts:

1. Prepare a concise, referenced research brief on a pediatric topic using authoritative medical sources.

2. Convert the research brief into a 23 minute parent-facing educational video script.

The assessment will evaluate:

Research quality

Appropriateness and credibility of sources

Evidence synthesis

Ability to identify the key message and limitations

Scientific accuracy

Correct interpretation of medical information

Simplification

Clarity for parents without medical training

Storytelling

Hook, engagement and audience retention

Structure

Logical flow and practical takeaways

Tone

Parent-friendly, reassuring and non-judgmental

Referencing

Clear and traceable source citations

Candidates who successfully complete the assignment may be invited for a final interview.

Why Join PaedsCare?

• Help build one of Indias most trusted pediatric education platforms.
• Work directly with an experienced pediatrician and a collaborative creative team.
• Create meaningful educational content that can positively impact millions of parents.
• Deepen your skills in evidence-based pediatric communication and science storytelling.
• Grow into a Senior Medical Content Lead as the platform expands.