Medical Writer

Omnicuris Healthcare; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicuris Healthcare is seeking a Medical Writer to develop scientifically accurate content for pharma, CME/IME and healthcare programmes. You will translate clinical evidence into clear, compliant materials for healthcare professionals.

Collaborate with medical, creative and client teams to produce slide decks, booklets, manuscripts and MCQs while ensuring references are valid and promotional balance is appropriate.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical writing, medical communications, pharma or healthcare agencies.
• Strong clinical and scientific understanding to interpret evidence.
• Proficient in literature searches and reference validation.
• Ability to simplify complex science for physicians.
• Excellent editing and quality-control skills.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance and promotional rules.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple content projects.
• Experience with Veeva Vault MedComms/PromoMats is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality medical and scientific content for pharma and CME/IME.
• Interpret clinical studies and guidelines into engaging content.
• Create slide decks, pre-reads, scientific booklets, protocols, MCQs, manuscripts.
• Conduct literature searches and validate references.
• Develop scientifically sound narratives for physicians across GP and specialists.
• Apply understanding of medico-marketing strategy and compliance.
• Review content for scientific accuracy, flow, and promotional balance.
• Collaborate with medical experts, KOLs, creative teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Medical writing

Clinical science

Literature search

Physician communication

Editing quality

Pharma compliance

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Veeva Vault MedComms

Veeva Vault PromoMats

Job description

Role Purpose

The Medical Writer will be responsible for developing scientifically accurate, clinically relevant and engaging medical content for pharmaceutical, CME/IME and healthcare communication programmes. The role will work closely with medical, creative and client-facing teams to translate complex clinical evidence into clear, credible and compliant communication for healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality medical and scientific content for pharma, CME/IME and healthcare programmes.
• Interpret clinical studies, guidelines, publications and other scientific evidence and translate them accurately into relevant content.
• Develop slide decks, pre-reads, scientific booklets, protocols, case studies, algorithms, tables, MCQs, manuscripts and other medical communication materials.
• Conduct literature searches, synthesise evidence and validate references.
• Develop scientifically sound and engaging narratives for physicians across GP and specialist audiences.
• Apply understanding of medico-marketing strategy, product positioning and scientific storytelling while maintaining appropriate pharma compliance.
• Review and edit content for scientific accuracy, logical flow, consistency, referencing, compliance and appropriate promotional balance.
• Collaborate with medical experts, KOLs, creative teams and internal stakeholders to develop and refine content.

Candidate Profile

• Prior experience in medical writing, medical communications, pharma, CME/IME or healthcare agencies.
• Strong clinical and scientific understanding with the ability to interpret and synthesise clinical evidence.
• Strong research, literature search and reference-validation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to physicians.
• Strong editing and quality-control skills.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical communication and compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple content projects simultaneously.
• Have hands-on experience and knowledge in Veeva Vault MedComms or Veeva Vault PromoMats.