Medical and Clinical Writer

Roles & Responsibilities
• Lead drafting, editing, and submission of manuscripts arising from clinical, surgical, and genetics research
• Coordinate journal submissions, revisions, and responses to peer reviewers
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, reporting guidelines, and journal requirements
• Contribute to review articles, commentaries, and perspective papers aligned with institutional priorities
• Prepare high-quality PowerPoint presentations for conferences, workshops, and academic forums
• Support faculty and trainees in developing abstracts, posters, and oral presentations
• Translate research outputs into educational and capacity-building materials
• Manage the editorial workflow of the in-house journal from manuscript receipt to final decision
• Coordinate peer-review process including reviewer identification, invitations, follow-ups, and timelines
• Conduct editorial quality checks, plagiarism screening, and ensure compliance with publication standards
• Maintain records of submissions, reviews, decisions, and publication schedules
• Mentor trainees, interns, and junior staff in scientific writing and research communication
• Support workshops, conferences, webinars, and capacity-building initiatives conducted at the centre

Qualification
• MBBS or BHMS or MS in Life Sciences / Biomedical Sciences / Genetics or related discipline

Experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in medical or clinical writing
• Demonstrated experience in manuscript writing and publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in preparing conference abstracts, posters, and scientific presentations
• Prior exposure to clinical research and multidisciplinary collaboration desirable

Skills
• Strong scientific writing and publication strategy expertise
• Knowledge of clinical research methodologies and translational oncology
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage editorial workflows and peer-review coordination
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Understanding of ethical publication standards and plagiarism screening

About The Company
Prashanti Cancer Care Mission is a research-focused institution based in Pune, India, dedicated to advancing breast disease research, cancer genetics, and translational oncology. The centre emphasizes high-quality scientific communication, publication excellence, and capacity-building initiatives to support academic growth and multidisciplinary collaboration in oncology research.