Medical Content Writer

About us:

Hetero Healthcare Ltd is a leading Innovative Pharmaceutical Company in India, headquartered at Hyderabad. We aim to improve the quality life of the people with our product line and along with a continuous Research and Development process.

We build on our company's strengths with our vertical integration of marketing division with novel discovery Research, Process Chemistry, and Formulation Development. We believe that new medicines are an integral part of the healthcare system, Hetero Healthcare helps patients better by leveraging our industry-wide experience, deep technology expertise, comprehensive portfolio of Products and vertically aligned business model for upliftment the human life.

We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Medical Content Writer to create high-quality, engaging, and accurate content across multiple healthcare domains. This role involves crafting product descriptions for OTC and Rx products, developing website content for healthcare professionals, and generating creative social media content that is both informative and aligned with healthcare communication standards.

Responsibilities:

1. OTC & Rx Product Content:

• Write clear and compelling product descriptions for OTC products (e.g., supplements, skincare, wellness, and first-aid)
• Develop scientifically accurate and compliant content for Rx (prescription) products, including patient information, doctor communication materials, and web copy
• Ensure all product-related content aligns with regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA) and internal review processes

2. Doctor Website Content:

• Create informative and engaging content for doctor clinic websites, such as:
• Service descriptions
• Treatment overviews
• Condition and symptom pages
• Doctor profiles and bios
• Optimize content for SEO, patient readability, and credibility

3. Social Media Content:

• Write short-form, engaging social media captions, educational posts, and infographics for healthcare professionals and brands.
• Adapt complex medical topics into easy-to-understand and shareable formats for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
• Collaborate with designers and marketing teams to align visuals with content tone and messaging.

4. General Responsibilities:

• Research medical topics using reliable sources (PubMed, Mayo Clinic, WHO, etc.)
• Translate complex medical language into patient-friendly content while maintaining accuracy
• Maintain consistent tone, voice, and branding across all content
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including medical, legal, marketing, and design.

Required skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Healthcare, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in medical or healthcare content writing.
• Solid understanding of both OTC and Rx product communication.
• Ability to write for diverse platforms: websites, product pages, and social media.
• Excellent command of English with strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with SEO principles and digital content best practices.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience writing for doctor or clinic websites.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance in pharma content.
• Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress).
• Knowledge of social media best practices in healthcare marketing.