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Associate Manager- Scientific Writing

Indegene
Indegene
8-12 years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 31, 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: 19 December 2025
Location: Karnataka, India
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Required: 8–12 years
Function: Medical Writing / Publications / Scientific Communications


Company Overview

Indegene is a technology-led healthcare solutions provider committed to enabling healthcare organizations to become future-ready. At the intersection of healthcare and technology, Indegene delivers innovative solutions that drive meaningful outcomes for global life sciences companies.

With a strong focus on entrepreneurship, collaboration, empathy, and innovation, Indegene offers accelerated global growth opportunities for professionals who are bold, agile, and passionate about making an impact. Employees benefit from mentorship by industry leaders and a fast-track career environment aligned with Indegene’s rapid global expansion.


Role Overview

The Associate Manager – Scientific Writing will lead end-to-end publication development and management activities across therapeutic areas. This role requires deep expertise in publication strategy, scientific content development, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination. The position is ideal for experienced publication professionals with strong leadership, writing, and client-facing capabilities.


Key Responsibilities

Publications & Scientific Content Development

  • Lead end-to-end publications planning, execution, and lifecycle management.

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

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

  • Ensure all deliverables are scientifically accurate, medically relevant, brand-compliant, and delivered within defined timelines.

Project & Client Management

  • Understand and define client requirements during project kick-off, including SLAs and turnaround times.

  • Manage ad-hoc client requests and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

  • Coordinate closely with medical writing leads, project managers, graphics teams, and clients as required.

  • Perform peer reviews and mentor junior writers to meet client and quality expectations.

Compliance & Quality

  • Ensure strict compliance with pharmaceutical regulations, publication guidelines, and ethical standards.

  • Fact-check content using authentic, current, and credible references.

  • Maintain high editorial and scientific quality across all deliverables.

Tools & Workflow Management

  • Demonstrate specialized expertise in DataVision and PubsHub PM Solution for publication planning and version control.

  • Create and manage projects within publication tools, including milestones, timelines, journals, citations, and project status.

  • Manage concurrent, sequential, and hybrid workflows and communicate timelines to stakeholders and management.


Required Qualifications & Skills

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

  • Strong knowledge of publication standards, ethical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven client-facing experience.

  • Advanced proficiency in scientific writing, editing, and peer review.

  • Strong organizational, time management, and stakeholder coordination skills.


Preferred Qualifications

  • CMPP certification (preferred).

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

  • Understanding of at least one specialty area of medicine or a strong overall medical knowledge base.

  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

  • Passion for scientific writing, networking, and staying updated with evolving scientific and technical trends.


Why Join Indegene

  • Work at the convergence of healthcare, technology, and innovation.

  • Accelerated global career growth with exposure to international clients and projects.

  • Mentorship from industry leaders and access to continuous learning opportunities.

  • Inclusive, purpose-driven culture that values agility, integrity, and collaboration.


Equal Opportunity Statement

Indegene is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. Employment decisions are based solely on business requirements, merit, and qualifications without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.