Medical Writer, Publications

Overview :

Please Note : You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company / team events.

If you are looking for challenging and rewarding work which combines your understanding of medical science and aptitude for writing into one unique job, the Medical Writer role is for you. This is an opportunity to grow your career and make a greater impact on the lives around you.

Job Responsibilities :

Use scientific expertise to develop (write, proofread, and data-check) high-quality, client-ready scientific, medical, and educational materials like slides, abstracts, manuscripts, pre & post congress and meetings materials, according to client needs with excellent attention to detail under the guidance of the scientific leads

Liaise and build trusting and professional relationships with international pharmaceutical clients, healthcare professionals, internal and external stakeholders including authors, reviewers and key opinion leaders across therapeutic areas learning to anticipate their needs

Effectively and proactively communicate with team members, authors / faculty, clients and vendors

Attend workshops / seminars / trainings to hone your skills and contribute to organizational objectives

Attend client and other external meetings and supporting senior team members as needed

Apply your scientific and creative knowledge and work closely with client directors in developing ideas and executing effective medical communications initiatives in the digital space, including publication extenders, creation of infographics, interactive assets, website content, patient narratives, and medical information engagement plans

You will be responsible for ensuring all materials follow / comply with client requirements / SOPs, style guides, client templates, client preferences (as applicable), and CACTUS’ internal SOPs. Any updates to either of these items should be made consistently and documents should remain up to date.

Perform as a document specialist, provide intellectual input across document types, and contribute to making cutting-edge research accessible to specific audiences as appropriate, by maintaining current awareness of developments across therapeutic areas or disciplines

Share best practices and client preferences, thereby contributing to skill development within the medical communications team

Requirements :

1-3 years of experience in relevant fields of scientific writing

PhD / MD (Pharmacology) OR PhD (Life Sciences) OR PharmD with a good understanding of clinical research and medical communication

Should have experience working on publications

Clear, concise, scientific style of writing, with a high level of attention to detail and excellent language skills

Excellent communication skills, especially with the clients

Ability to adapt writing style to different materials and target audiences

Basic knowledge of biostatistics

Literature reviewing and evaluation capabilities

Very good working knowledge of MS Office

Application Process :

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds.

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.

Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.

Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.

Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

About US :

At Cactus Life Sciences (cactuslifesciences.com), we believe the future of medical communications lies at the intersection of science, technology, and human connection. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, India, and Japan, we help biopharmaceutical organizations redefine scientific exchange—leveraging AI, automation, and innovation while keeping patients at the heart of everything we do.

Our expertise spans medical strategy, scientific content development, and medical education across therapeutic areas and the product lifecycle. By blending scientific rigor, agile operational models, and future-ready technologies, we partner with medical affairs teams to catalyze their transformation, adapt to a changing landscape, and drive meaningful outcomes for healthcare communities worldwide.