Scientific Writer

Roles & Responsibilities

Literature Review & Evidence Generation
• Conduct systematic and targeted literature searches (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, open sources)
• Analyze clinical and scientific data to generate meaningful insights
• Stay updated on therapeutic, regulatory, and guideline developments

Medical & Scientific Writing
• Create, review, and edit scientific content across OTC and Rx domains
• Develop manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks, guideline summaries, and white papers
• Ensure compliance with publication and ethical standards (ICMJE, CONSORT)

Content Review & Quality Control
• Review medical, promotional, and scientific materials as per SOPs and guidelines
• Validate references, ensure plagiarism-free content, and maintain formatting standards
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency in all deliverables

Project Execution & Collaboration
• Understand client objectives and timelines and deliver high-quality outputs
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and respond to ad-hoc requests
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including medical writers, graphics, and clients

Qualification
• MBBS / BDS / PhD / Master’s in Pharmacy or related field

Skills
• Strong scientific writing, editing, and literature analysis skills
• Excellent knowledge of clinical study designs and evidence synthesis
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and online research tools
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and independent working ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good to Have
• Exposure to US/EU regulatory documentation
• Experience with reference management tools (EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley)
• Familiarity with statistical or visualization tools (SPSS, RevMan, GraphPad, R)

About the Organisation
A global scientific communications organization supporting pharmaceutical, OTC, and consumer healthcare clients with high-quality medical writing, evidence synthesis, and compliant scientific content across therapeutic areas.