Scientific Writer

1 month ago


Anantapur, India Indegene Full time

We are a technology-led healthcare solutions provider. We are driven by our purpose to enable healthcare organizations to be future-ready. We offer accelerated, global growth opportunities for talent that’s bold, industrious, and nimble. With Indegene, you gain a unique career experience that celebrates entrepreneurship and is guided by passion, innovation, collaboration and empathy. To explore exciting opportunities at the convergence of healthcare and technology, check out www.careers.indegene.com

What if we told you that you can move to an exciting role in an entrepreneurial organization without the usual risks associated with it?

We understand that you are looking for growth in your career at this point and we would love for you to join us in our journey and grow with us. At Indegene, our roles come with the excitement you require at this stage of your career with the reliability you seek. We believe in creating leaders of tomorrow and mentor our leads to help them grow and nurture them as people managers and account managers. We are a rapidly growing global organization and are scouting for the best talent for this phase of growth. With us, you are at the intersection of two of the most exciting industries of healthcare and technology. We offer global opportunities with fast-track careers while you work with a team that is fueled by purpose. The combination of these will lead to a truly differentiated experience for you.

If this excites you, then apply below.


Senior Associate Scientific Writing

Job Description:

1. Working with clients & PM team to understand the project requirements, create content plan for the deliverable as per the target audience & objective, provide solution for queries and work with internal cross-functional teams and providing directions to graphic designing team in developing the creative elements such as images/visuals/interactivities/animations.

2. Understand the structure and flow of content to re-organize the same for further use, as required.

3. Developing & reviewing the scientific content for promotional literature and medico-marketing solutions such as promotional emails, patient/physician brochures, newsletters, product/drug monographs, digital & print channels, visual aids, websites, social medial channels etc

4. Developing innovative scientific content for physicians, pharmacists and patients on medicinal products, diagnostic devices, disease management guidelines, by leveraging their in-depth understanding of medical/scientific content.

5. Project planning

6. Ensure that medical content delivered is rated high on depth, comprehensiveness, quality and timelines interfacing with clients on a regular basis.

7. Working knowledge on digital campaigns, creating content strategy & defining multi-channel tactics for these campaigns is a plus.

  • Responsible to follow the best practices in the department regarding - processes, communication (internal & external), project management, documentation and technical requirements like - language, grammar, stylization, content search, summarizing, data conflicts and referencing

8. Attention to detail in reviewing the scientific manuscripts in terms of scientific accuracy, referencing, language, communication tone as per target audience and the delivery channel.

9. Participate in assigned training programs and work on assignments as per requirement

  • Participate in client calls as per project requirements
  • Compliance to quality, confidentiality and security
  • Adhere and follow quality systems, processes and policies
  • Comply to training and specifications

Quality Management & Process Compliance to quality, confidentiality and security:

1. Adhere and follow quality systems, processes and policies

2. Comply to training and specifications

Team Management - Assisting and mentoring colleagues on the scientific formats required to review the documents

Provide guidance and support to all team members on a project with regard to format, style, content, and compliance.

Guide and mentor team members to ensure consistency and completeness of the project

Provide peer review for colleagues in support of all documents


Must Have:


1. Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical companies in pharma marketing.

2. Prior experience of minimum 3 years in content development & reviewing for scientific accuracy, legal compliance for marketing collaterals/promotional writing, probably those with experience in writing the content for blogs, websites, advertisement industry. Experience in developing and reviewing promotional content is MANDATORY. 3. Understanding on medico-legal-regulatory review processes, Veeva Vault/ZINC systems is preferred.

4. Understanding of any specialty area of medicine (preferred) or an overall understanding of the medical field.

5. Quick analysis of the content structure/flow of any medical training/ marketing material

6. Strong flair and passion for writing.

7. Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills. Perfect organization skills.

8. Passion for networking.

9. Being up-to-date with the latest technical/scientific developments and relating them to various projects.


Good to have:

Collaborate with clients and PM team to understand project requirements and create content plans. Guide graphic design for creative elements. Create, review, reorganize content as needed. Develop and review scientific content for promotional materials, ensuring accuracy and quality. Ideate and develop content for medical products and disease management. Plan projects and ensure timely delivery. Understand digital campaigns and create content strategies. Follow best practices, maintain high standards, and mentor team members. Participate in training and adhere to quality and compliance guidelines.


Develop and review scientific content for marketing and promotional materials, ensuring accuracy and legal compliance. Mandatory experience in promotional content development. Preferred knowledge of medico-legal-regulatory review processes and systems like Veeva Vault/ZINC. Understanding of a medical specialty or general medical field. Ability to quickly analyze content structure. Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills. Passion for writing, networking, and staying updated with scientific developments.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Indegene is proud to be an Equal Employment Employer and is committed to the culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, colour, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical ability, or any other characteristics. All employment decisions, from hiring to separation, will be based on business requirements, the candidate’s merit and qualification. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics.