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Lead Expert - Scientific Writer

9+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 12, 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

Lead Expert – Scientific Writer

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Job ID: 294244
Job Type: Full-Time


About the Company

Join a global leader in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics dedicated to advancing science and technology to improve patient outcomes worldwide. With teams operating across six continents, the organization develops innovative medicines, intelligent devices, and cutting-edge healthcare solutions across key therapeutic areas including Oncology, Neurology, Immunology, Fertility, Cardio-Metabolic, and Endocrinology.

The company’s Global Scientific Communications Content Hub, based in Bengaluru within the multi-disciplinary Healthcare R&D Center, collaborates with global medical units to produce high-quality medical, scientific, and educational content. This is a unique opportunity for seasoned scientific writing professionals seeking impactful career growth in a dynamic, inclusive, and purpose-driven environment.


Position Overview: Lead Expert – Scientific Writer

The Lead Expert – Scientific Writer will independently and collaboratively develop high-quality scientific and medical content across diverse project types. This role requires strong expertise in scientific communication, content strategy, stakeholder management, and leadership of complex writing assignments.


Key Responsibilities

Scientific Content Development

  • Create and lead development of medical communication materials including publications, congress content, and medical education deliverables.

  • Develop content across varied project types, audiences, and therapeutic areas.

  • Review and quality-check content produced by junior writers for scientific accuracy, tone, and alignment with strategic objectives.

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Guide concept development meetings with authors, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams.

  • Lead content development for medium to high-complexity projects.

  • Mentor junior scientific writers and develop training programs to strengthen team capability.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Serve as the key representative for assigned therapeutic assets or functional areas.

  • Maintain strong working relationships with global teams and medical units.

  • Provide clear status updates, manage internal deadlines, and ensure project alignment with scientific communication standards.

Quality, Efficiency & Process Excellence

  • Ensure all content meets internal quality benchmarks and regulatory expectations.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Global Scientific Communications Content Hub.

  • Prioritize workload effectively to meet timelines across concurrent projects.


Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Advanced degree in science or medicine (e.g., MSc, PhD, MD, PharmD or equivalent).

Experience

  • Minimum 9+ years of professional experience in medical communications, medical affairs, or clinical research, ideally within international Pharma, Biotech, or scientific communication agencies.

  • Proven expertise in developing and leading scientific writing projects across multiple therapeutic areas.

  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry trends and medical communication expectations.

Skills & Competencies

  • Demonstrated capability in stakeholder management in global and cross-functional environments.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Strong analytical mindset with ability to understand complex scientific concepts.

  • Experience overseeing medium to high-complexity content projects and directing junior team members.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision.


Why Join Us

  • Work within a diverse, inclusive, and globally connected scientific team.

  • Access to world-class training, development opportunities, and cross-functional exposure.

  • Be part of an organization committed to innovation, scientific excellence, and patient impact.

  • Experience a flexible and supportive work culture designed to foster career growth.


Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on race, caste, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, nationality, or any other protected category. All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.


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