Scientific Communications & Medical Information Analyst

AstraZeneca; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office model (3 days in office)

Diversity & inclusion

Opportunity to work with US products

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Bengaluru is seeking a Medical Information Specialist to deliver accurate medical content for US products. You will lead literature searches, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain quality across formats.

Join a collaborative team that utilizes GMIP Inquiry, Vault MedComms, PromoMats, and AIMI to support safe patient care. The role emphasizes digital solutions and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Medical information and scientific communications experience in pharma/biotech.
• Ability to distill complex science into clear messages.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Proficiency with content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain high-quality medical content across formats.
• Respond to Medical Information requests accurately and promptly.
• Use GMIP Inquiry, Vault MedComms, PromoMats, AIMI to manage content.
• Lead quality checks and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Develop evidence synthesis and literature reviews.
• Support digital content and AI adoption.

Skills

Advanced scientific degree

Medical information experience

Clinical knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Content creation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Tech proficiency

Education

PharmD preferred

MD/PhD or equivalent

Tools

GMIP Inquiry

Vault MedComms

PromoMats

AIMI

Job description

Introduction To Role

Are you ready to turn complex science into clear, trusted guidance that empowers clinicians and supports appropriate use of medicines? Do you thrive in collaborative, strategy-led environments where technology, AI and continuous improvement accelerate your impact?

GCL: C3

Based in Bengaluru, you will join a high-performing team of scientific communicators. They are dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, and compliant medical information related to products marketed in the US. Your work will help healthcare professionals make informed decisions, directly supporting safe and effective patient care. Integrated with global and US partners, you will shape content strategies, bring evidence to life and ensure scientific integrity across multiple formats, all while advancing how we operate through digital solutions.

Accountabilities

• Scientific Content Creation: Develop, review, update and maintain high-quality medical content across formats, including US standard responses and localized scientific communication materials that align to product strategies and therapeutic priorities.
• Medical Information Response Excellence: Deliver accurate, scientifically balanced and timely answers to Medical Information Requests for US products; design literature searches and custom responses for advanced inquiries from local markets to guide appropriate product use.
• Content Systems Mastery: Use medical information and content management systems (GMIP Inquiry, Vault MedComms, PromoMats, AIMI) to streamline creation, review, tracking and reporting, enabling speed and consistency.
• Evidence Synthesis: Perform comprehensive literature searches, evaluate evidence quality, and ensure appropriate citation and copyright usage to underpin robust, defensible content.
• Quality and Compliance Leadership: Conduct medical accuracy checks, quality assurance, editorial and promotional reviews to uphold scientific integrity and meet regulatory, legal and company standards.
• Therapeutic Area Expertise: Build and sustain deep knowledge of assigned disease areas, products and diagnostics, translating insights into relevant, customer-centric content.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with scientific, medical, regulatory, and commercial collaborators, ensuring content aligns to strategic priorities and is consistent across touchpoints.
• Program and Project Delivery: Plan, prioritize and manage workstreams to hit breakthroughs, anticipating risks and adapting quickly to keep results on track.
• Digital Innovation: Champion and chip in to adoption of digital solutions and new technologies that elevate content quality, reusability and reach—how would you use data and AI to improve response precision and speed?

Essential Skills/Experience

• Advanced scientific degree or equivalent experience (PharmD preferred, MD, PhD, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability in medical information, scientific communications or related roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry.
• Clinical and healthcare systems expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex scientific information into clear and compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• Scientific/medical writing, communication, and content creation (e.g., slide decks).
• Strategic problem solver with strong eye for business, project management, and organizational skills.
• Confirmed ability to work across teams or functions and proficiency in using technology/platforms.
• Demonstrates strong collaboration skills, shows sensitivity to cultural differences, and remains open to change.
• Ability to apply local regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements to Medical Affairs activities and drug information delivery.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience developing digital content and/or digital content strategy highly desired.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching team members (for senior roles).
• Proficiency with systems for managing medical information and content (e.g., GMIP Inquiry, Vault MedComms, PromoMats, AIMI) and familiarity with US medical information processes.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and bold world.

Why AstraZeneca

Here, your difficulty fuels decisions for patients and clinicians, and your ideas are amplified by a diverse set of minds coming together to spark ambitious thinking. You will be part of a digitally savvy, collaborative community that blends ambition with perseverance, curiosity and accountability sit alongside modern technology and ways of working. Close to the heart of our enterprise, you will help the business run faster and better by simplifying processes, accepting innovation and uniting teams around a purpose: to deliver medicines. As you grow your impact, you will influence how science is communicated and how our organization evolves to meet the challenges ahead.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Date Posted

09-Oct-2026

Closing Date

15-Oct-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.