Principal Medical Writer

Hogarth Studios India; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications company is seeking a Senior Medical Writer in Gurugram. This full-time role involves developing high-quality scientific documents and communications. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in medical writing, a relevant degree, and proficiency with tools like Adobe Suite and VEEVA. Strong English communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in medical writing or scientific communications.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality publications and systematic reviews.
• Exceptional written and verbal English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile, write, and edit medical writing deliverables.
• Serve as the lead writer for clinical regulatory documents.
• Conduct comprehensive literature searches and guide systematic reviews.
• Develop engaging scientific communication materials.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance.

Skills

Medical writing

Scientific communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Statistical data interpretation

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc./PhD in life sciences, pharmacy, or related field

Tools

Adobe Suite

VEEVA PromoMats

EndNote

ZOTERO

Mendeley

Covidence

Rayyan

DistillerSR

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior Medical Writer!

Are you a highly experienced and passionate medical writer with a proven track record in scientific communications within the pharmaceutical industry? Do you excel at transforming complex scientific data into clear, compelling, and compliant content across diverse formats? If so, we want you!

We are seeking a talented and driven Senior Medical Writer to join our expert team in Gurugram. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in developing high-quality scientific and regulatory documents, publications, and communication materials that drive scientific understanding and impact.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead Content Development: Independently compile, write, and edit a wide range of medical writing deliverables, including research articles (primary/secondary), review articles, case reports, editorials, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and various digital publication extenders (visual abstracts, publication cards, videos).


• Regulatory & Clinical Documentation: Serve as the lead writer for critical clinical regulatory documents such as Clinical Study Protocols, Clinical Study Reports, Clinical Summaries (CTD format), Investigator Brochures, and IMPDs/INDs.


• Systematic Reviews & Literature Expertise: Conduct comprehensive literature searches (PubMed, EMBASE, clinicaltrial.gov, EudraCT, COCHRANE, NCBI, MEDLINE), guide systematic reviews, create structured data extraction forms, and interpret statistical data.


• Scientific Communication & Engagement: Develop engaging materials like emailers/e-Blasts, microsites, flip books, booth materials (flyers, banners), scientific slide decks, infographics, newsletters, podcasts, audio/video articles, animations, and KOL profiling/mapping.


• Event Support: Support advisory boards, symposiums, webinars, and standalone events with briefing slides and meeting materials, including congress session coverage and KOL interviews.


• Quality & Compliance Assurance: Ensure all documents adhere to journal/congress guidelines, specified style guides (AMA/APA/Vancouver), regulatory standards (EMA, FDA, NICE, WHO), and company SOPs, client standards, and brand guidelines.


• Training & Mentorship: Prepare SOPs and training materials, and guide team members on content requirements and systematic review methodologies.

What You\'ll Bring

• Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./PhD/MD in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field.


• Experience: 5-10 years of dedicated experience in medical writing or scientific communications within the pharmaceutical industry.


• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality publications and systematic reviews.


• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Adobe Suite, VEEVA PromoMats, EndNote, ZOTERO, Mendeley, and systematic review tools (e.g., Covidence, Rayyan, DistillerSR).


• Scientific Acumen: Strong understanding of HTA (Health Technology Assessment) guidelines and the ability to interpret statistical data.


• Project Management: Excellent skills to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.


• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal English language skills, with the ability to collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams (medical affairs, marketing).


• Attention to Detail: Meticulous focus on scientific accuracy, compliance, proofreading, and formatting.


• Self-Motivation: A proactive, process-driven approach, adaptable to rapid change.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Writing/Editing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Marketing Services