Medical Specialist 

Why This Role Matters
The Medical Specialist role at Medulla Communications is critical for bridging the gap between scientific accuracy and creative healthcare communication. This position ensures that all medical content is scientifically precise, regulatory-compliant, and creatively compelling. The individual contributes directly to client success by developing materials that effectively communicate complex medical information to diverse target audiences, including healthcare professionals, patients, and internal stakeholders. By combining scientific expertise with creative thinking, the role enhances the agency’s reputation as a global leader in healthcare advertising, ensuring clients’ campaigns are both informative and impactful.

Job Description
The Medical Specialist will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality medical communications for leading pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare, and medical device clients. The role involves understanding clients’ medico-marketing requirements, conducting detailed literature searches, creating scientifically accurate and engaging content, and collaborating with internal and external teams for seamless execution. This role requires a combination of scientific knowledge, creative aptitude, and project management skills to deliver communications across multiple media, including print, digital, video, CME-certified content, and scientific publications.

Key Features of the Role
• Develop innovative medical content that is both scientifically accurate and creatively engaging.
• Collaborate with client servicing, creative, and external teams to deliver integrated healthcare campaigns.
• Conduct literature searches and translate scientific insights into clear, compelling communication.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and scientific accuracy in all communications.
• Participate in brainstorming and ideation sessions to provide medical expertise and insights.
• Manage multiple projects across media channels, including websites, videos, print collaterals, CME modules, and presentations.
• Review content produced by creative teams for accuracy, clarity, and relevance.
• Stay updated with clinical, scientific, and industry trends to enhance content quality and innovation.

Responsibilities Required
• Create and develop medical communications that combine scientific rigor with creative presentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely and high-quality content delivery.
• Conduct extensive literature searches and integrate relevant research findings into communications.
• Develop content across multiple media including print, digital, video, scientific publications, CME collaterals, and presentations.
• Attend brainstorming and ideation sessions to contribute scientific insights to creative campaigns.
• Ensure that all content meets regulatory, legal, and scientific standards.
• Manage timelines and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.
• Mentor and guide junior team members on best practices in scientific writing and medical communication.

Qualifications
• MBBS – Medicine
• Other Graduate – Any Specialization
• PG – Any course, any specialization
• M.Pharm – Pharmacy
• M.Sc – Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, or related fields

Educational Requirements
• MBBS, M.Pharm, or M.Sc in Life Sciences or related disciplines.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field are an advantage.

Experience and Skills
• 2-4 years of experience in medical or scientific writing is preferred.
• Strong command of English grammar, composition, and creative writing.
• Excellent research skills with the ability to translate complex scientific data into simple, engaging content.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn in a dynamic environment.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Creative thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of medico-marketing, healthcare regulations, and CME content development is an added advantage.

Salary Insights
• The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, role responsibilities, and industry standards.
• Performance-based incentives may be applicable depending on project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Company Overview
Medulla Communications is a global leader in healthcare advertising and communications, recognized for combining scientific rigor with creativity. Since 2015, the agency has won over 20 international awards, including a Grand Prix at Cannes Lions Health, Clio, Global, LIA, and Spikes. Medulla offers end-to-end services, including creative development, advertising, digital solutions, and CME-certified content for pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare, and medical device brands. Its philosophy, “Inhale science, exhale creativity,” emphasizes collaboration among Client Servicing, Medical, and Creative teams to deliver accurate, effective, and innovative healthcare communications globally.

FAQs
• Q: Is prior medical writing experience mandatory?
A: Preferred but not mandatory; strong scientific knowledge and communication skills are essential.
• Q: Does this role involve client interaction?
A: Yes, occasional client interactions may be required alongside internal collaboration.
• Q: Is remote work allowed?
A: The role is primarily based in Santacruz, Mumbai, with flexibility depending on project requirements.
• Q: What types of media will the content cover?
A: Content spans websites, videos, print collaterals, scientific publications, CME modules, and presentations.
• Q: Are CME certifications part of the responsibilities?
A: Yes, developing CME-certified content may be part of the role.

Application Tips
• Highlight relevant medical or scientific writing experience in your resume.
• Showcase ability to translate complex scientific data into creative and impactful communication.
• Demonstrate collaboration and teamwork skills in previous projects.
• Include examples of multi-platform content creation if available.
• Clearly present your qualifications, experience, and skills.
• Emphasize adaptability, continuous learning, and innovative thinking in your application.