Medical Writer

Job Description for a Medical Communications Writer

The ideal candidate must have a strong background in medical and scientific writing, especially the medico-marketing / marketing communications. He / she must have a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical, life-sciences, medical devices and healthcare industry, and the ability to understand complex information and create a clear and an engaging content.

As a Medical Communications Content Writer, he / she will play a critical role in our efforts to deliver high-quality communication materials that support our clients' goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Content Development : Ability to read and understand the project brief, guide the content writers and cross-functional teams on scope of work. Research, write, and edit a wide range of medical communication materials, including scientific manuscripts, medical marketing collateral, and educational content. Candidate must have a complete knowledge on the different types of marketing collaterals and best practices in creating such engaging content. He / she must be able to create content outline, storyline, and create / adapt the content to align the business / marketing objective, campaign plan and communication objectives. Review and proof-read the content for quality & accuracy. Different types of collaterals he / she must be able to create include :
• Print materials – Brochures, POS material, posters, newsletters, patient cards etc.
• Digital materials – Emails, iDetails, E-learning modules, social media posts, slides, PPTs etc.
• Audio-visual material – Educational videos, MoA Videos, 2d / 3d animations etc.
• Scientific Accuracy : Must have a deeper understanding of medical science (subject matter expert) and must ensure the accuracy, integrity, and scientific rigor of all content by staying up-to-date with the latest developments in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and relevant therapeutic areas.
• Audience Adaptation : Write / adapt / customize the 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 the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• People & Project Management : Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that they are completed on time and within scope. Work closely with peers & colleagues from content writing team;

review the content created by fellow team members.

Qualifications & requirements :

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