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Associate Medical Writer

Thermo Fisher Scientific
0-5 years
₹3.5 – ₹5 LPA
Remote, India, India
15 Aug. 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Basic Statistics Interpretation, Clinical Research Knowledge, Evidence Synthesis, Literature Review, Medical Writing, MS Word, Narrative Writing, Scientific Writing

Thermo Fisher Scientific – Associate Medical Writer

Role Overview

Domain: Medical Writing / Clinical Research
Department: Clinical Research Services
Work Schedule: Standard (Monday–Friday)
Work Environment: Office-based
Role Level: Entry to Early Career Medical Writing Role

Experience Required

Required Experience: 1–3 years of relevant experience

Preferred experience:

  • Pharmaceutical industry experience

  • CRO (Contract Research Organization) experience

  • Scientific writing experience

  • Clinical research documentation experience

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent qualification

Suitable backgrounds:

  • B.Pharm / M.Pharm

  • Life Sciences

  • Biotechnology

  • Pharmacy

  • Biomedical Sciences

  • Clinical Research-related qualifications

Package / Salary Expectation

Thermo Fisher does not mention salary details in the job description.

Expected salary range in India (approximate):

  • 1–3 years experience: ₹4–8 LPA

  • 3+ years with strong medical writing skills: ₹7–12 LPA

Salary depends on:

  • Medical writing experience

  • Regulatory document exposure

  • Pharmaceutical/CRO background

  • Scientific writing quality

  • Location and interview performance

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare medical and scientific documents for clinical research projects.

  • Research, write, and edit:

    • Informed Consent Forms (ICFs)

    • Lay summaries

    • Patient-focused documents

    • Clinical and scientific documents

  • Ensure documents meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Support review and editing processes.

  • Participate in project meetings and client discussions.

  • Assist with project timelines, budgets, and documentation tracking.

  • Collaborate with clinical, regulatory, and scientific teams.

Required Skills

  • Medical writing fundamentals

  • Scientific literature review

  • Strong grammar and proofreading skills

  • Ability to interpret clinical and scientific data

  • Knowledge of clinical trial processes

  • Understanding of regulatory documentation

  • Good documentation and formatting skills

  • MS Word and Excel proficiency

  • Attention to detail and quality focus

Career Growth

Associate Medical Writer
Medical Writer
Senior Medical Writer
Principal Medical Writer
Medical Writing Manager / Lead

Fit for B.Pharm/M.Pharm Candidates

  • Fresher: Possible with strong writing skills, internships, or medical writing certification

  • 1–3 years B.Pharm/M.Pharm experience: Good fit

  • Pharmacovigilance/Clinical Research experience: Advantage

  • Clinical documentation experience: Strong advantage

Overall Assessment

This is a good entry pathway for B.Pharm/M.Pharm candidates interested in medical writing, regulatory affairs, clinical research, or pharmacovigilance documentation. Compared with Clinical Data Management roles, this position requires stronger scientific communication, literature interpretation, and writing skills.