Medical Writer

Role & responsibilities

• Able to conduct literature searches (PubMed, EMBASE, clinicaltrial.gov, EudraCT, congresses, COCHRANE), screening, data extraction, and analysis to support content development.
• Independently compiles, writes, and edits medical writing deliverables including operating guidance documents, SOPs, training guides, etc.
• Develops research articles (primary/secondary), review articles, case reports, editorials, perspectives, short communications, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, visual abstracts, publication cards (static/interactive/video), publication summaries, and publication extenders.
• Works with team to produce high quality clinical regulatory documents (Clinical Study Protocols, Clinical Study Reports, Clinical Summaries in the CTD format, Investigator Brochures, IMPDs/INDs, scientific publications) as the lead writer.
• Guides team for requirements (keywords, analysis), creates structured data extraction forms, and able to lead systematic review.
• Prepares emailers/e-Blasts, microsite, flip books, booth materials such as flyers, bag inserts, roll-up banners (print/digital).
• Congress session coverage (daily highlights, training slides) and KOL interviews.
• Creates scientific slide decks, infographics, newsletters/news highlights.
• Supports ad boards, symposiums, webinars, standalone events with briefing slides and meeting materials.
• Develop podcasts, audio/video articles, animations, insights reports, and KOL profiling/mapping.
• Able to interpret the statistical data.
• Proof-reading and typesetting checks including correctness of font and symbols; text and image clarity/visibility; aesthetics (alignment, layout, consistency); formatting, spacing.
• Formatting documents based on journal/congress guidelines.
• Ensuring that the document adheres to specified style guides AMA/APA/Vancouver Manual of Style/brand style/Client Guidelines.
• Adheres to established regulatory standards as well as Company Standard Operating Procedures, client standards, brand guidelines, and Company and/or client approved templates when completing medical writing projects, on-time and on-budget.
• Additionally, candidate will be expected to prepare the SOPs and training materials for the team.

Preferred candidate profile

Technical Skills:

• Adobe Suite, VEEVA PromoMats, EndNote, ZOTERO, Mendeley.
• Literature searches (NCBI, Cochrane, EMBASE, EudraCT, MEDLINE).
• Understands HTA (Health Technology Assessment) guidelines.
• Familiarity with EMA, FDA, NICE, and WHO evidence requirements.
• Systematic review tools (e.g., Covidence, Rayyan, DistillerSR).
• Systematic review methodologies.

Soft Skills:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams (medical affairs, marketing).
• Attention to detail with a strong focus on scientific accuracy and compliance.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of the English language (spoken and written).

Education - B.Sc./M.Sc./PhD/MD in life sciences/pharmacy or related field.

Good to Have

• Publication planning & strategy.
• Statistical analysis knowledge.
• Basic understanding of graphic tools.
• Certification in medical writing, pharmaceutical communications, Gen AI is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work with tight timelines and a collaborative environment
• The ideal candidate is self-motivated and process-driven but able to deal with rapid change in a fast- paced, deadline-driven environment