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Associate Manager – Scientific Writing

Indegene
Indegene
10-15 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 23, 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
Employment Type: Full-Time
Function: Medical Communications / Scientific Writing
Date Posted: 17 January 2026
Experience Required: 10–15 Years


Job Overview

Indegene, a technology-led healthcare solutions provider, is hiring an experienced Associate Manager – Scientific Writing to support global publication and medical communications programs. This role is ideal for a senior scientific writer with deep expertise in end-to-end publications management, complex manuscript development, and client-facing medical communications within regulated pharmaceutical environments.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and global scientific communication, supporting pharmaceutical and life sciences clients across therapeutic areas.


Key Responsibilities

Publications & Scientific Content Development

  • Lead and manage end-to-end scientific publication activities, including publication planning, execution, and lifecycle management.

  • Develop and review complex scientific content such as abstracts, manuscripts, oral and poster presentations using clinical study reports, protocols, and other data sources.

  • Create and review medical slide decks, scientific communication platforms, plain language summaries (PLS), and infographics aligned with branding and publication standards.

  • Ensure scientific accuracy, medical relevance, and timely delivery of all content in accordance with defined service level agreements (SLAs).

Client & Project Coordination

  • Understand and define client requirements during project kick-off, including scope, timelines, and turnaround expectations.

  • Manage ad-hoc client requests efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance.

  • Collaborate closely with medical writing leads, project managers, graphic designers, and internal stakeholders, and engage directly with clients or authors when required.

Quality, Compliance & Review

  • Ensure compliance with global publication guidelines, ethical standards, and pharmaceutical regulations, supported by current and credible references.

  • Perform peer reviews and quality checks of content developed by junior writers, ensuring consistency with client expectations and publication standards.

  • Fact-check scientific content across multiple therapeutic areas and publication formats.

Tools & Process Management

  • Utilize publication management tools such as DataVision and PubsHub PM Solutions for version control, timeline tracking, workflow management, and milestone reporting.

  • Create and maintain publication projects within proprietary tools, including project documentation, journal selection, citations, and status tracking.

  • Manage concurrent, sequential, and hybrid publication workflows efficiently.


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 10–15 years of experience in scientific publication writing within pharmaceutical companies, CROs, or medical communications agencies.

    • Proven expertise in managing complex publications and global medical writing projects.

  • Education:

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

  • Certifications:

    • CMPP certification preferred.


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong expertise in publication planning, manuscript development, and medical communications.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including direct client and author interactions.

  • Strong attention to detail, scientific rigor, and editorial excellence.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and publication management platforms.

  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in collaborative, cross-functional teams.


Preferred Attributes

  • Understanding of a specific medical specialty or broad exposure across therapeutic areas.

  • Strong passion for scientific writing and continuous learning.

  • Ability to stay current with evolving scientific, regulatory, and publication standards.

  • Experience mentoring junior writers and contributing to team capability development.


About Indegene

Indegene is a purpose-driven, technology-enabled healthcare solutions organization helping global life sciences companies become future-ready. With a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity, Indegene offers accelerated career growth opportunities at the convergence of healthcare and digital transformation.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Indegene is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on business requirements, merit, and qualifications, without discrimination on any legally protected grounds.