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Associate Manager – Scientific Writing

Indegene
Indegene
8-12 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Associate Manager – Scientific Writing

Location: Karnataka, India
Category: Medical Writing / Scientific Publications
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 8–12 years
Posting Date: 19 December 2025


About the Company

Indegene is a technology-led healthcare solutions provider enabling global healthcare and life sciences organizations to become future-ready. Operating at the intersection of healthcare, medical communications, and digital innovation, Indegene delivers high-impact scientific, regulatory, and commercial solutions worldwide.

At Indegene, professionals benefit from accelerated global exposure, structured mentorship, and a culture driven by innovation, collaboration, and customer excellence. The organization offers a fast-track career environment designed to help scientific talent grow alongside its global expansion.


Role Overview

Indegene is seeking an experienced Associate Manager – Scientific Writing to lead end-to-end publication development and scientific communication initiatives for global pharmaceutical clients. This role requires strong expertise in publication planning, complex medical writing, client engagement, and quality-driven execution across multiple therapeutic areas.

The position plays a key role in ensuring scientific accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of high-quality publications aligned with global standards.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end publications planning and execution, including timelines, milestones, and delivery governance

  • Develop and review complex scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and slide decks using data from clinical study reports, protocols, and other scientific sources

  • Create and review scientific communication assets including medical slide decks, scientific communication platforms, plain language summaries (PLS), and infographics

  • Ensure all deliverables are scientifically accurate, medically relevant, brand-compliant, and aligned with publication and ethical guidelines

  • Define and align client requirements, SLAs, and turnaround times during project initiation

  • Perform scientific content development and rigorous fact-checking across therapeutic areas

  • Ensure compliance with global pharmaceutical publication guidelines, regulatory standards, and citation requirements

  • Handle ad-hoc client requests while maintaining quality and delivery timelines

  • Coordinate closely with medical writing leads, project managers, graphic teams, and client stakeholders

  • Conduct peer reviews and quality reviews of content developed by junior writers

  • Utilize proprietary publication management tools such as DataVision and PubsHub PM Solution for version control, timeline tracking, and workflow management

  • Create and manage projects within publication tools, including journals, milestones, citations, project status, and workflow structures

  • Manage concurrent, sequential, and hybrid publication workflows efficiently

  • Maintain effective client and author communication through strong written and verbal skills


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • 8–12 years of experience in publication writing and scientific communications within pharmaceutical companies or medical communications agencies

  • Proven expertise in publication planning and medical writing for global pharmaceutical clients

  • Strong understanding of publication ethics, compliance standards, and regulatory guidelines

  • Demonstrated experience reviewing complex manuscripts and scientific content

  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

  • High attention to scientific detail and content accuracy

  • Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • CMPP certification (preferred)

  • M.Pharm, PharmD, PhD, or Life Sciences graduate with strong publication and medical writing experience

  • Therapeutic area specialization or broad medical domain expertise

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and publication management platforms

  • Strong interest in scientific innovation and continuous learning


Key Competencies

  • Scientific rigor and editorial excellence

  • Client-focused communication

  • Leadership and mentoring ability

  • Time management and multitasking

  • Quality-driven mindset

  • Strong collaboration and networking skills


Equal Opportunity Statement

Indegene is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit, without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.


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