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Expert Scientific Writer_Med Comm

5+ years
INR 15 LPA – 20 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 June 12, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: CPC Certified, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes

Expert Scientific Writer – Medical Communications

Company: Merck Healthcare
Job ID: 299489
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Department: Global Scientific Communications Content Hub
Experience: 5+ Years

About the Role

Merck Healthcare is seeking an experienced Expert Scientific Writer – Medical Communications to join its Global Scientific Communications Content Hub in Bengaluru. The role involves developing high-quality medical communications, medical education, and scientific content while collaborating with global medical units across Oncology, Rare Tumours, Neurology & Immunology, Fertility, and Cardio-Metabolic & Endocrinology.

The successful candidate will lead content development projects, provide scientific review support, collaborate with international stakeholders, and contribute to strategic communication initiatives across global healthcare programs.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Communications & Scientific Writing

  • Develop medical communication and medical education content for diverse audiences.

  • Create scientific materials including:

    • Publications

    • Congress Materials

    • Medical Education Content

    • Scientific Presentations

    • Communication Assets

  • Adapt writing styles based on project requirements and target audiences.

Content Leadership & Quality Review

  • Lead development of medium to high-complexity scientific content.

  • Review content prepared by junior writers for:

    • Scientific accuracy

    • Strategic alignment

    • Consistency and quality

    • Tone and messaging

  • Ensure deliverables meet organizational and stakeholder expectations.

Stakeholder & Project Management

  • Lead content development discussions with authors and stakeholders.

  • Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned therapeutic areas and projects.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with global medical units and cross-functional teams.

  • Manage project timelines, priorities, and status reporting.

Team Development & Knowledge Sharing

  • Mentor and support junior scientific writers.

  • Develop initiatives to strengthen scientific and therapeutic expertise within the team.

  • Contribute to capability-building and continuous improvement activities.

Operational Excellence

  • Support process improvement initiatives within the Global Scientific Communications Content Hub.

  • Ensure productivity and quality targets are consistently achieved.

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Advanced Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Medicine

    • Biotechnology

    • Related Scientific Discipline

Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in:

    • Medical Communications

    • Medical Affairs

    • Clinical Research

    • Scientific Writing

  • Experience in international Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, CRO, or Medical Communications Agency environments.

  • Proven track record of leading scientific writing projects.