Scientific Writer

Absolute; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute seeks a highly motivated Scientific Writer to support R&D, IP, and business development. The role blends research communication with patent-focused work and collaboration across R&D, Regulatory, and Legal teams.

The candidate will draft and review research articles, patent disclosures, white papers, and technical reports, translating experiments into compelling manuscripts and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 2–6 years of scientific writing experience in academia or industry.
• Experience in patent/IP management and working with attorneys preferred.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and review research articles, white papers, and technical reports.
• Ensure scientific accuracy and compliance with journals and standards.
• Translate experimental findings into manuscripts, presentations, and documents.
• Draft invention disclosures, patent applications, and IP documentation with attorneys.
• Support IP filings and manage intellectual property databases.
• Prepare scientific and business presentations, posters, and conference materials.
• Contribute to grant applications, marketing pitches, and technical proposals.
• Maintain scientific content repositories and literature reviews.

Skills

Scientific writing

IP management

Life sciences

Team collaboration

Project management

Literature databases

Education

Master's or PhD in Biotechnology/Life Sciences

Tools

PubMed

Scopus

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Scientific Writer to support our R&D division. This role sits at the intersection of research, intellectual property, and business development, requiring the ability to distill complex scientific concepts into impactful written communication. The candidate will be responsible for writing and reviewing research articles, patents, invention disclosures, white papers, technical reports, and business-oriented presentations. They will collaborate closely with R&D scientists, patent attorneys, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely dissemination of scientific knowledge, intellectual property protection, and technical communication for internal and external stakeholders.

The role will include the following :

• Draft, edit, and review research articles, review papers, white papers, and technical reports for publication and internal circulation.
• Ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and compliance with journal/editorial standards.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists to translate experimental findings into manuscripts, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Draft invention disclosures, patent applications, and related IP documentation in coordination with external patent attorneys and internal R&D teams.
• Support timely IP filings and management of intellectual property databases.
• Prepare scientific and business-oriented presentations, posters, and conference materials.
• Contribute to grant applications, marketing pitches, and technical proposals for business development.
• Develop and maintain scientific content repositories, literature reviews, and competitive intelligence summaries.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Business Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Legal.

Who are we looking for

• Master's/PhD in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 2-6 years of experience in scientific writing (academic or industry).
• Experience in patent/IP management and working with attorneys preferred.
• A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of molecular biology, synthetic biology, protein engineering, or related domains.
• Knowledge of Indian and international patent processes and IP management tools.
• Proficiency in literature databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, etc.).
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, concise documents.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of science, innovation, and intellectual property.
• Be part of a dynamic biotech R&D team driving next-generation solutions.
• Exposure to research publications, patents, grant writing, cross-functional collaborations, and marketing initiatives.