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Associate Medical Writer

Cactus
2-3 years
Not Disclosed
Remote
1 May 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development

Associate Medical Writer

Company: Cactus Life Sciences
Department: Medical Communications / Scientific Writing
Industry: Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences & Medical Devices
Location: India (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Remote-First


Job Overview

Cactus Life Sciences is seeking a passionate and motivated Associate Medical Writer to join its global medical communications team. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for scientifically strong candidates looking to build a long-term career in medical communications.

The selected candidate will work across diverse therapeutic areas, developing high-quality scientific and educational content while collaborating with global pharmaceutical clients, healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, and cross-functional teams.

This role is best suited for candidates with strong scientific writing potential, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced international environment.

Immediate Joiners preferred (2–3 weeks onboarding availability).


Key Responsibilities

As an Associate Medical Writer, you will:

Scientific Content Development

  • Develop, write, proofread, and data-check high-quality scientific and medical communication materials.
  • Create client-ready deliverables including:
    • Slide decks
    • Abstracts
    • Posters
    • Manuscripts
    • Literature searches and reviews
    • Medical information response letters
    • Standard response letters
    • MSL training slide decks
    • Educational materials
    • Congress and meeting materials
    • Infographics
    • HCP engagement content
    • Website scientific content
    • Patient narratives
    • Interactive digital assets
    • Publication extenders
  • Ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and compliance in all deliverables.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Build and maintain professional working relationships with:
    • International pharmaceutical clients
    • Healthcare professionals
    • Authors
    • Reviewers
    • Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
    • Internal scientific teams
    • External stakeholders
    • Vendors
  • Support senior team members in client-facing interactions and scientific communication activities.
  • Participate in client meetings and external scientific discussions as required.

Compliance & Quality Management

  • Ensure all deliverables comply with:
    • Client SOPs
    • Internal CACTUS SOPs
    • Client style guides
    • Brand templates
    • Documentation standards
    • Quality review expectations
  • Keep documents updated according to changing guidelines and client requirements.
  • Maintain exceptional attention to scientific detail and document quality.

Learning & Development

  • Attend:
    • Workshops
    • Scientific seminars
    • Internal training programs
    • Skill development initiatives
  • Continuously enhance knowledge in:
    • Medical communications
    • Clinical research
    • Scientific writing
    • Therapeutic area developments
  • Share best practices and client learnings with the broader medical communications team.

Strategic Contribution

  • Contribute creative scientific ideas for digital medical communication initiatives.
  • Support development of:
    • Publication engagement strategies
    • Scientific communication campaigns
    • Digital medical education content
    • Medical information engagement plans
  • Function as a document specialist with intellectual contribution across document types.

Required Qualifications

Education

Candidates must possess one of the following:

  • PhD (Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Medicine / Related Scientific Field)
  • PharmD
  • MD
  • MBBS

Preferred:

  • Post-doctoral research experience

Required Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

  • Clinical research
  • Medical communications
  • Scientific publication principles
  • Medical writing fundamentals
  • Evidence-based scientific communication