- Company Name
- Indegene
- Job Title
- Scientific Writing Lead
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Scientific Writing Lead
**Role Summary**
Lead the creation, review, and local adaptation of medical and scientific content for pharmaceutical clients. Coordinate cross‑functional teams to produce high‑quality deliverables that align with brand strategy and regulatory standards across therapeutic areas.
**Expectations**
- 7–12 years of professional medical/scientific writing in pharma or medical‑communications agencies.
- In‑depth knowledge of at least one therapeutic area (or broad medical field).
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain compliance with style guides and local regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication, networking, and stakeholder‑management skills.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Partner with Clinical Research Physicians, Scientists, and MSLs to develop brand‑aligned content (slide decks, manuscripts, competitive intelligence, disease‑state education, CFAQ, etc.).
- Localize global scientific assets to local languages and regulatory requirements.
- Interpret clinical data and research to distill clear, audience‑specific messaging.
- Conduct project kick‑offs, set scope, timelines, and deliver expectations to editors, designers, PMC, and MCA teams.
- Ensure accurate citations, style‑guide compliance, and regulatory adherence.
- Prioritize and balance multiple concurrent projects, communicating status and changes to stakeholders promptly.
- Stay current with scientific developments, guidelines, and new tools; update content practices accordingly.
- Utilize MS Office, GraphPad Prism, VeevaVault MedComms, and AEM.
**Required Skills**
- Advanced medical‑writing, editing, and review expertise.
- Strong grasp of therapeutic science (preferably specialized, or broad medical knowledge).
- Excellent written and spoken English; ability to present complex information clearly.
- Strategic, creative, and analytical mindset.
- Project management proficiency, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
- Basic statistical analysis and data interpretation.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite, GraphPad Prism, VeevaVault MedComms, and Adobe Experience Manager.
- Adaptability to evolving guidelines, tools, and project requirements.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Advanced degree in a life‑science discipline (M.Pharm, Pharm.D., BDS, MDS, Ph.D., or equivalent).
- Proven track record of medical writing or reviewing experience (publications or client deliverables).
- English fluency (writing and speaking).