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Scientific Writing Lead

4-5 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 8, 2025
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

Title: Scientific Writing Lead
Date: 3 Jan 2025
Location: Bangalore, KA, IN

Job Summary:
The Medical Affairs content team is responsible for creating and reviewing scientific content for various deliverables, including slide decks, eModules, infographics, videos, medical information responses, and publications. This team applies its clinical and scientific expertise to address client business challenges and effectively communicate with diverse target audiences, such as medical affairs teams, sales representatives, physicians, nurses, and patients across multiple therapeutic areas. The role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with healthcare clients on a wide array of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Subject Matter Expertise: Work with specific therapeutic areas and Lilly and non-Lilly products to collaborate with Clinical Research Physicians and Scientists. Develop medical content aligned with brand strategy and medical communications plans. Have a strong understanding of Medical Affairs tactics, including manuscript slide sets, competitive intelligence slides, MSL slide decks, disease state education decks, standard response questionnaires, CFAQ documents, and educational materials.
  2. Data Interpretation: Analyze complex data, research findings, and scientific information to create clear, concise, and accurate tactics for various audiences and channels.
  3. Project Kickoff & Management: Attend project kick-off calls with preparedness to understand the scope of work. Communicate meeting minutes, timelines, and expectations to the project team. Provide guidance to editors, graphic designers, PMC, and MCA teams, addressing their comments and concerns promptly to ensure smooth project progress.
  4. Quality Assurance: Deliver high-quality content that aligns with reference citations and style guides.
  5. Task Prioritization: Prioritize multiple tasks and proactively communicate changes or updates to stakeholders. Maintain familiarity with tools, software, and processes throughout the project lifecycle.
  6. Adaptability: Be open to changes in tools, software, and processes, and adjust writing practices based on new guidelines, research findings, or feedback. Stay flexible to evolving project requirements.

Skillset Required:

  • 4 to 5 years of medical/scientific writing experience in pharmaceutical companies or medical communications agencies
  • Strong understanding of medical and pharmaceutical specialties (preferred)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills
  • Passion for creating and reviewing medical communications
  • Project management skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
  • Expertise in MS Office Suite, GraphPad Prism, VeevaVault MedComms, and AEM
  • Basic knowledge of statistical analysis and data interpretation
  • M. Pharm/ Pharm. D/ BDS/ MDS/ Ph.D. or any life sciences degree with publication or medical writing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of the latest technical/scientific developments and their application to various projects
  • Strong networking and relationship-building skills
  • Strategic and creative mindset