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Medical Writer (Clinical Trials)

Sun Pharma
Sun Pharma
3-5 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 20, 2026
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

Medical Writer – Clinical Trials

Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd
Business Unit: Clinical Research
Location: Sun House – Corporate Office, Mumbai, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Posted Date: January 19, 2026
Experience Required: 3–5 Years


Job Overview

Sun Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd is hiring an experienced Medical Writer – Clinical Trials to support its Clinical Research function at its corporate office in Mumbai. This role is ideal for medical professionals with strong expertise in clinical trial documentation, regulatory-compliant medical writing, and scientific publications.

The Medical Writer will be responsible for developing high-quality clinical and scientific documents aligned with global regulatory standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across interventional and non-interventional studies.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process documents, templates, and trackers for the Medical Writing function

  • Prepare, review, and edit clinical trial documents including protocols, Investigator’s Brochure (IB), Case Report Forms (CRF), Informed Consent Documents (ICD), and patient diaries

  • Author, review, and finalize Clinical Study Reports (CSR), executive summaries, and study-specific logs

  • Ensure all clinical documents comply with ICH-GCP, CDSCO, and applicable global regulatory guidelines

  • Perform quality control (QC) checks on protocols, amendments, CRFs, ICDs, CSRs, and related documents

  • Lead internal and external document review cycles to ensure timely completion and version control

  • Develop and execute publication plans in coordination with Medical Affairs teams

  • Prepare and review manuscripts including original research articles, review articles, meta-analyses, consensus papers, abstracts, posters, and scientific presentations

  • Ensure publication compliance with ICMJE, GPP3, CONSORT, STROBE, STARD, CARE, and PRISMA guidelines

  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Business teams, and project-specific functions

  • Coordinate with external stakeholders such as investigators, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), biostatisticians, data management teams, and medical associations

  • Manage medical writing vendors, including execution of MSAs, project contracts, and invoice management in accordance with company policies


Educational Qualification

  • MBBS (mandatory)


Experience Requirements

  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Medical Writing within a Pharma, CRO, or Biotech organization

  • Hands-on experience in medical writing for interventional and non-interventional clinical studies

  • Proven experience in preparing regulatory-compliant clinical trial and publication documents


Required Skills and Competencies

  • Formal training in Medical Writing is an added advantage

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical trial methodologies, and research design

  • In-depth understanding of global publication guidelines including ICMJE, GPP3, CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, CARE, and STARD

  • Experience in publishing scientific manuscripts in indexed journals

  • Expertise in complex medical writing projects such as meta-analyses, consensus statements, and clinical guidelines

  • Working knowledge of Drugs and Cosmetics Act regulations related to clinical trials and new drug approvals in India

  • Excellent scientific writing, editing, and communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail, project management ability, and stakeholder coordination skills


Why Join Sun Pharma?

Sun Pharma offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where professionals are empowered to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on global healthcare. Employees benefit from structured career development, exposure to high-impact research, and opportunities to work on scientifically significant projects across therapeutic areas.


Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities associated with this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Sun Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as business requirements evolve.