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Scientific Specialist

Parexel
Parexel
5-8 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Hyderabad, Remote
10 Feb. 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Scientific Specialist – Medical Communication 

Company: Parexel International
Location: Remote (India) | Hyderabad, Bengaluru
Job Type: Full-Time, Remote Eligible
Experience Required: 5–8 years in medical communications or scientific writing

About the Role

Parexel International is seeking a highly skilled Scientific Specialist to join our Medical Communications team in India. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong scientific background who are experienced in medical writing, project management, and client engagement within a medical communications or pharmaceutical environment. The Scientific Specialist will contribute to high-quality scientific content creation, ensure adherence to client and regulatory standards, and support strategic project delivery across multiple therapeutic areas.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Expertise & Knowledge

  • Maintain in-depth understanding of assigned client products, therapeutic areas, and relevant industry guidelines (e.g., Good Publication Practice).

  • Apply specialized knowledge to project execution, proposal development, and client solutions.

  • Monitor technical or process issues, proposing actionable solutions for efficient project delivery.

Project Execution & Delivery

  • Independently write, edit, and quality-control scientific content including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and FAQs.

  • Accurately interpret scientific data and ensure outputs align with client objectives and regulatory compliance.

  • Prioritize tasks, manage project timelines, and proactively communicate project status to stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with internal teams, freelance contributors, and opinion leaders to ensure seamless project execution.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

  • Actively communicate with clients to manage timelines, expectations, and deliverables.

  • Identify opportunities for follow-on business while maintaining high client satisfaction.

  • Address complex technical or process issues in collaboration with internal teams and clients.

Team Mentorship & Process Improvement

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, supporting skill development and knowledge sharing.

  • Participate in peer review processes to ensure accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.

  • Identify opportunities to optimize project efficiency and recommend process improvements.

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Exceptional scientific writing and editing skills, with strong proofreading and quality-control capabilities.

  • Ability to interpret, organize, and present complex scientific data accurately.

  • Effective project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and client-facing skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with scientific databases.

  • Adaptable, proactive, and collaborative mindset in cross-functional, remote, and global teams.

Experience & Qualifications

  • 5–8 years of relevant experience in medical writing, medical communications, or pharmaceutical content development.

  • Degree or advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related fields (BSc, BA, PharmD, PhD, MD).

  • Prior experience in a medical communications agency environment preferred.

  • Knowledge of Good Publication Practice, regulatory requirements, and industry standards is advantageous.

Why Join Parexel

  • Contribute to impactful scientific communications supporting patient care and pharmaceutical innovation.

  • Work remotely or from our Hyderabad/Bengaluru offices with a collaborative, global team.

  • Access continuous professional development, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.

  • Participate in projects across multiple therapeutic areas including Cardiovascular, Oncology, Immunology, and more.