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Associate Manager - Scientific Writing

10-12 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 16, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Associate Manager - Scientific Writing

Date Posted: 23 Aug 2025
Location: Bangalore, KA, India


Education:

  • MBBS / PhD / MDS / BDS / MPharm / PharmD


Experience:

  • 10–12 years in clinical and regulatory document writing supporting global filings (CTD Module 2 and Module 5)


Role Purpose:

Responsible for managing complex medical writing projects, providing review support for clinical regulatory writing deliverables, and training junior writers.


Key Skills:

Medical & Scientific Expertise:

  • Author a wide range of clinical documents supporting regulatory filings (Modules 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 5.2), clinical study reports (CSRs), protocols, amendments, ICFs, Investigator Brochures (IBs).

  • Focused/lean writing and editing following defined processes and templates.

  • Lead cross-functional teams to draft scientific content addressing data interpretation, product claims, and internal/external questions.

  • Understanding of clinical development from program planning to submission, including trial design.

  • Ability to work independently while coordinating with Sponsor’s MW project manager.

  • Flexibility to work across therapeutic areas to support business continuity.

  • Develop and oversee work plans for individual and multiple-document deliveries, including timelines, tasks, and assigned responsibilities.

  • Facilitate review meetings, address feedback, and negotiate solutions.

People Management:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in people management.

  • Ability to manage authoring teams, internal/external contributors, and reviewers efficiently.

Technology Skills:

  • Expert in MS Word and advanced functionalities.

  • Experience with document management systems, workflow approvals, and eSignatures.

  • Experience with Word add-ins for managing fonts, styles, references.

  • Ability to train writers/authors on templates, guidelines, and tools.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

  • Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.

  • Customer-focused and able to work collaboratively in a professional environment.


Knowledge Requirements:

Scientific Knowledge:

  • Strong knowledge of global regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA, ICH) and regional standards.

  • Ability to interpret data and apply scientific knowledge for regulatory documents (IB, protocols, amendments, CSRs, Clinical Summaries).

  • Build clinical/regulatory arguments in absence of direct data using logic and therapeutic area knowledge.

  • Understand medical practices, procedures, medications, and treatment strategies.

  • Ensure messaging consistency aligned with historical data and agreed strategies.

  • Provide insights and suggestions based on prior experience.


Responsibilities:

  • Prepare/review CSRs, protocols, IBs, submission documents (Module 2 summaries), and other regulatory documents independently.

  • Apply lean authoring principles and structured content management libraries.

  • Coordinate document review, consensus meetings, quality control, and finalization under tight timelines.

  • Develop and maintain project plans and team work plans.

  • Lead and manage team members, including orientation and mentoring of junior writers.

  • Participate as an active member of cross-functional teams representing Medical Writing.

  • Coordinate and deliver document kick-off meetings with writers and stakeholders.

  • Ensure adherence to standard content, lean authoring, and messaging consistency.

  • Conduct literature searches and screening as needed.

  • Participate in departmental initiatives and share best practices.

  • Stay updated on regulatory requirements and research industry trends.

  • Ensure compliance with company training and time reporting requirements.