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Lead Expert - Scientific Writer

9+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 2, 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: Lead Expert – Scientific Writer
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 294244

Company Overview:
Join a global leader in Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Electronics, dedicated to creating innovative solutions that improve and prolong lives. Our teams operate across six continents, collaborating to deliver cutting-edge medicines, intelligent devices, and medical technologies in key therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology, Fertility, Cardio-Metabolic, and Endocrinology. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and flexible working culture, providing opportunities for professional growth, career advancement, and global collaboration.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Scientific Writer to join our Global Scientific Communications Content Hub in Bangalore. This role involves leading the creation, review, and strategic development of medical content, contributing to publications, congress materials, and medical education initiatives across multiple therapeutic areas. The successful candidate will drive content excellence, mentor junior writers, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams globally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently develop and review medical content for a variety of project types, including medical communications, publications, congress materials, and educational content.

  • Lead medium- to high-complexity projects, ensuring scientific accuracy, adherence to strategic messaging, and alignment with regulatory requirements.

  • Review and quality-assure work produced by junior writers, providing guidance on scientific accuracy, tone, and content structure.

  • Lead content development meetings with authors, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity.

  • Mentor and support the professional development of junior writers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment.

  • Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple business units and regions.

  • Manage project timelines, prioritize workloads, and ensure clear status reporting to meet deadlines and organizational objectives.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

  • Minimum 9 years of professional experience in medical communications, medical affairs, clinical research, or scientific writing within international pharmaceutical, biotech, or agency settings.

  • Proven track record of developing high-quality scientific content across multiple formats and leading complex projects.

  • Advanced degree in Science, Medicine, or related discipline.

  • Therapeutic expertise in one or more key areas: Oncology, Neurology, Immunology, Fertility, Cardio-Metabolic, or Endocrinology.

  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional project leadership experience in international settings.

  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex scientific and clinical data.

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.

  • Strong awareness of pharmaceutical industry trends, regulatory standards, and medical communication best practices.

Why Join Us:

  • Work in a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and innovation.

  • Engage in globally impactful projects across multiple therapeutic areas and markets.

  • Access to professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, and career advancement pathways.

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package tailored to support well-being and work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. ICON (or organization name if preferred) is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, caste, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Apply Now:
Become a part of a global team dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity. Apply through our careers portal to contribute to groundbreaking medical communications and innovations.