Associate Scientific Writer

Indegene
Full Time
₹4 Lakhs - ₹8.5 Lakhs
Bangalore
Posted 1h ago

Associate Scientific Writer

Indegene

Job description

Indegene is hiring a Medical Copywriter with Dutch and English writing skills in Bangalore, offering a great career opportunity for life science graduates in pharma promotional content.

Company Description  

Indegene is a technology-led healthcare solutions provider that helps healthcare organizations get ready for the future. Track global careers are offered for people who are bold, industrious, and nimble. The culture that celebrates entrepreneurship is guided by passion, innovation, collaboration, and empathy, creating a place where ideas grow. Early-career staff are mentored by some of the experts in the industry.

 Job Summary  

This role is for a Medical Copywriter in Bangalore, with strong Dutch and English writing skills. The person will write promotional content for a pharma client in line with medical, regulatory, and legal rules in the Netherlands. The work involves both printed materials, including emails, banners, websites, and leaflets. Candidates must have 3 or more years of experience. Must speak Dutch at a native level.

 Key Responsibilities 

  • Update content for commercial assets, focusing on channels. These include banner ads, emails, sales rep materials, media posts, and websites.

  • Write printed materials, posters, slide kits, guidelines, leaflets, and conference materials.

  • Follow medical, regulatory, and legal rules in the Netherlands and the client's own policies.

  • Work with the graphic design team, brand teams and production teams on briefs, workshops, and project delivery.

  • Turn complex science and data into simple, clear, and engaging copy.

  • Follow best practices for process, communication, project management, documents, language, and referencing.

  • Keep high editorial standards in every draft.

  • Join training programs and client calls as needed.

  • Use AI tools to help create accurate and useful copy.

  • Follow quality, privacy, and security rules at all times.

 Educational Qualification 

  • A life science degree, such as B. Sc, M. Sc, MS, or a related healthcare degree or master's degree, is preferred.

  • Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, including an in-house creative or agency role with pharma clients.

 Skills Required 

  • Strong written and spoken communication in native Dutch.

  • Good business English.

  • Skill in turning science and data into promotional copy.

  • Awareness of local pharma rules, including the Dutch CGR Code and the Dutch Medicines Act.

  • Basic understanding of medicine, with therapy areas such as respiratory, heart, kidney, cancer and immunology as a plus.

  • Strong flair for writing and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape.

  • SEO copywriting skills are a plus.

  • Good organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage many tasks.

  • Client focus and good problem-solving skills.

Salary Structure

At Indegene in Bangalore, salaries for Associate Scientific Writers and Medical Copywriters typically range from ₹4 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year.

Career Development 

This job helps you develop skills in writing for pharmaceutical promotions and understanding rules and regulations. It is part of a company that is growing quickly in the healthcare technology field. The position also includes guidance from people and a path to move up quickly in your career.

 How to Apply 

  • Visit our job portal and search for the Associate Scientific Writing role, Medical Copywriter, at Indegene in Bangalore.

  • Click on the job posting to explore all the details about the job.

  • Enter your information and add your resume.

  • Send your application.


Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Healthcare
Role Category: Non Clinical Jobs
Application: External (Company Site)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Key Skills

Non Clinical JobsClinical Research
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