Senior Medical Content Developer

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Medical Writer to join our team. As a key member of our content creation group, you will be responsible for developing and implementing high-quality medical content across various channels.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical and scientific writing, with expertise in medico-marketing/marketing communications. They must also have experience as a people manager – managing a team of ≥4 medical content writers, for both US & global markets.

A deep understanding of the pharmaceutical, life-sciences, medical devices and healthcare industry is required, along with the ability to understand complex information and create clear engaging content.

• Content Development: Ability to read and understand project brief, guide content writers and cross-functional teams on scope of work. Research, write, and edit wide range of medical communication materials, including scientific manuscripts, medical marketing collateral, and educational content.
• Scientific Accuracy: Must have deeper understanding of medical science (subject matter expert) and ensure accuracy, integrity, and scientific rigor of all content by staying up-to-date with latest developments in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and relevant therapeutic areas.
• Audience Adaptation: Write/adapt/customize content to diverse target audiences, including healthcare professionals, patients, and regulatory authorities, while maintaining scientific integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including medical experts, graphic designers, digital coding experts, project managers, clients & client servicing teams, to produce cohesive and effective communication materials. Liaise directly with clients and external stakeholders as required for the project.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to industry guidelines, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards to ensure all content meets highest standards of quality and compliance.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope. Work closely with peers & colleagues from content writing team; review content created by fellow team members; train, mentor, and guide new team members on content writing as well as ways of working.
• Ensure assigning jobs to team members based on volumes, skillset, complexity and expertise, at the same time must ensure optimal utilization of all the team members.
• Prepare & submit required reports about team members, including but not limited to quality, timeliness, utilization, and others.
• Feedback Integration: Incorporate feedback from clients and internal stakeholders to continually improve and refine content.
• Content Approval Support: Must be aware of different types of submissions involved in content approval by clients/regulatory bodies/healthcare authorities preferably the US, UK, EU, middle east & Asian markets. Hands of experience on Veeva Vault PromoMats is essential, and other submission processes is an added advantage.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, pharmacy) is required. Advanced degrees (e.g, PhD) is a plus.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in medical communications, medical writing, or a related field and 2+ years as people manager/team lead. This is must.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, including knowledge of clinical trials, drug development, regulatory processes, and marketing activities.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts in a clear and engaging manner. Ability to edit the content for language, grammar, standard styles, referencing styles etc.
• Proficiency with industry-specific software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, EndNote, and reference management software, Veeva Vault, Aprimo etc).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of industry guidelines, including ICH-GCP, PhRMA, and CONSORT, is a plus.
• Flexible to work in different time zones (Preferably US & European timezone) is must.