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Lead - Medical Copy Writing

Indegene
7+ years
Not Disclosed
PAN-India, India
1 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

Lead – Medical Copy Writing

Job Title: Lead – Medical Copy Writing
Company: Indegene
Work Model: On-site / Hybrid (project dependent)
Industry: Healthcare Communications / Pharma Marketing
Experience Level: Senior (7+ years)
Posting Date: 25/05/2026


About Indegene

Indegene is a healthcare technology-led solutions provider focused on enabling pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations to become future-ready. The company operates at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and digital transformation, delivering commercial, medical, and marketing solutions globally.

It promotes a culture of:

  • Innovation

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Collaboration

  • Agility

  • Customer-centric execution


Role Summary

The Lead – Medical Copy Writing is a senior-level medical communications role responsible for developing high-quality, scientifically accurate, and promotional healthcare content across multiple channels.

The role combines:

  • Medical writing expertise

  • Creative storytelling

  • Digital marketing understanding

  • Regulatory compliance knowledge

It supports omnichannel pharmaceutical marketing for both Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and patients, ensuring all content is engaging, compliant, and scientifically accurate.


Key Responsibilities

1. Medical Content Development

  • Create promotional medical content for:

    • Healthcare professionals (HCPs)

    • Patients

  • Develop content across multiple formats:

    • Websites

    • Email campaigns

    • Social media

    • Brochures

    • eDetailers

    • Webinars

    • Videos

    • Digital ads

  • Translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, engaging messaging.


2. Omnichannel & Digital Content Strategy

  • Develop SEO-optimized healthcare content for digital platforms.

  • Collaborate with:

    • Marketing teams

    • Creative teams

    • UX designers

    • Digital strategists

  • Support development of:

    • Interactive eDetailing tools

    • Mobile applications

    • AI-driven engagement tools

    • Virtual medical events

  • Build personalized content journeys based on audience segmentation.


3. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

  • Ensure all content complies with:

    • FDA guidelines

    • EMA regulations

    • PhRMA standards

    • Local regulatory requirements

  • Work with Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) teams for approvals.

  • Maintain scientific accuracy and proper referencing of clinical data.


4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with:

    • Medical Affairs teams

    • Brand teams

    • Sales teams

    • Regulatory teams

  • Align messaging with:

    • Brand strategy

    • Medical positioning

    • Marketing objectives


5. Content Performance & Optimization

  • Track content performance metrics such as:

    • Engagement rates

    • Click-through rates

    • Conversion insights

  • Optimize content based on:

    • Data insights

    • Market trends

    • HCP/patient feedback

    • New clinical evidence


6. Leadership & Mentorship

  • Guide and mentor junior medical writers.

  • Ensure “first-time-right” quality standards.

  • Review content for:

    • Scientific accuracy

    • Regulatory compliance

    • Editorial consistency


Key Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Medicine

    • Journalism (medical writing specialization preferred)

  • Advanced degrees (MD / PharmD / PhD) are a plus.


Experience

  • 7+ years in:

    • Medical writing

    • Pharmaceutical marketing content

    • Healthcare communications

    • Medical advertising agencies

  • Experience in:

    • Omnichannel content development

    • HCP & patient communication

    • Global pharma markets (US/EU preferred)

  • Experience in mentoring or leading writing teams.


Therapeutic Area Exposure (Preferred)

  • Cardiology

  • Oncology

  • Endocrinology

  • Rare diseases


Key Skills

Scientific & Writing Skills

  • Strong medical/scientific writing ability

  • Ability to simplify complex clinical concepts

  • Understanding of clinical research and publications


Digital & Marketing Skills

  • SEO content writing

  • UX writing

  • Social media marketing content

  • Email campaign content

  • Omnichannel strategy execution


Regulatory & Compliance Skills

  • Pharma promotional guidelines

  • MLR workflow understanding

  • Scientific referencing standards

  • Content approval processes


Soft Skills

  • Strong communication (written + verbal)

  • Creativity and storytelling ability

  • Attention to detail

  • Stakeholder management

  • Leadership and mentoring ability