Scientific Writer

Quanticate
Full Time • Contract
₹8 Lakhs - ₹10 Lakhs
Bengaluru
Posted 6d ago

Scientific Writer

Quanticate

Job description

Want to boost your career in medical writing & clinical research? Join Quanticate as a Medical Writer (Consultant) and be part of developing scientific and regulatory papers for clinical development programs around the world.

 

 Company Description 

Quanticate is a multinational, data-focused Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing clinical research services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. The company works with organizations from established pharmaceutical companies to new biotech businesses to help them negotiate complicated clinical trials. Quanticate also promotes professional growth through mentoring, training, industry engagement, and opportunities to acquire competence in clinical research.

 Job Summary 

This role as a regulatory medical writer will suit professionals with a solid background in scientific and regulatory writing. The work will involve preparation and review of clinical research documents, management of various projects, client relationship management and adherence to appropriate regulatory standards. The successful applicant will also mentor more junior team members, offer technical knowledge and contribute to service enhancements whilst supporting clinical development programs for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

 

 Key Responsibilities 

  • Prepare, review and quality control clinical research reports and other scientific and regulatory documentation.

  • Ensure that medical writing deliverables are correct, compliant with regulatory norms, client expectations, and internal quality standards.

  • Arrange document reviews, respond to reviewers’ remarks and pull together input from a variety of sources.

  • Provide proofreading, editorial and quality control support to ensure accuracy and uniformity of documents.

  • Help in the publishing of documents and preparation of submission ready materials.

  • Stay current with developments in regulatory requirements, GCP and standards for scientific communications.

  • Share pertinent regulatory developments and best practices of the industry with colleagues and clients.

 

 Educational Qualification 

  • A Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmacy or a comparable scientific subject.

  • Preferred: Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MVSc or comparable).

 

 Skills Required 

  • 4+ years of expertise in medical writing, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or healthcare industry.

  • Experience of writing scientific and regulatory paperwork.

  • Expertise in regulatory standards and scientific communication principles.

  • Attention to detail and dedication to document quality.

  • Organizational and prioritization skills, project management.

  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

  • Publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals will be a plus.

 

 Salary Structure 

  • The typical compensation of a Medical Writer in India is estimated to be between ₹8-10 Lakhs per year.

 

 Career Development 

Opportunity to develop competence in regulatory writing, take ownership of projects on clinical documentation, develop client management abilities and mentor junior staff. Quanticate also encourages continuous learning and industry interaction, enabling staff to develop their skills in clinical research and medical communications.

 

 How to Apply 

  • Go to our job portal and look for Scientific Writer vacancy.

  • Attach your updated resume and any other documents necessary.

  • Verify your details and submit the application.

 

 

 

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

Education

Postgraduate Degree (Master's/PhD)

Key Skills

Non Clinical JobsMedical AffairsClinical Research

Market insights & trends

Salary Insights

The amount of money that gets paid can be different depending on how they have been working, where they live and what kind of job they are doing. Some places pay more than others. Most good jobs include extra money for doing a good job, health insurance and flexible hours. Companies pay high salary to make sure they can get the people they want.

Hiring Trends

The number of jobs for this profile is going up every year. Hospitals and other healthcare companies are looking for people who're good, at their job and can also figure out new problems. They want who can do the work and also think on their feet to deal with the challenges of working in healthcare today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the process

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