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Medical Writer

Medical Writer

TagTamil Nadu, India
2 days ago
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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.
  • 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.

Qualifications & requirements :

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, pharmacy) is required. Advanced degrees (e.g, PhD) is a plus.
  • ≥3 years of experience in medical communications (preferably medico-marketing / promotional content), medical writing, or a related field.
  • 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, although not mandatory.
  • MUST

  • Be ready to work in different time zones as per the business need. Immediate need is to support the business in US / UK time zone
  • Knowledge & Dmoain Experience with Veeva is mandatory. Hands on experience using Veeva Vault PromoMats, the submission process, workflows, M-L-R review and approval process is a must
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