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Manager - Medical Writing-New-I

Elanco
3+ years
18 LPA - 30 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 June 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: PhD / M.Sc / M.Pharm / Pharm.D / MVSc / Biotechnology / Pharmacology / Life Sciences Skills: CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICD-10-PCS, Medical Billing, Medical Coding

Manager – Medical Writing

Location: Bangalore, India
Company: Elanco
Department: Global R&D / Regulatory Affairs
Employment Type: Full-Time


Role Summary

The Manager – Medical Writing is responsible for authoring, reviewing, and managing high-quality scientific, regulatory, and clinical documents that support product development, regulatory submissions, and scientific communication activities. The role involves preparing study protocols, clinical and non-clinical study reports, manuscripts, review articles, abstracts, posters, slide decks, and regulatory documents while ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements and scientific standards.

This position serves as a Medical Writing Lead for assigned programs and collaborates closely with Regulatory Affairs, Global R&D, Project Teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver scientifically accurate, inspection-ready, and publication-quality documentation.


Key Responsibilities

Regulatory & Scientific Writing

  • Prepare and author:

    • Study Protocols

    • Final Study Reports (FSRs)

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSRs)

    • Summary Reports

    • Regulatory Documentation

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • VICH Guidelines

    • OECD Principles

    • FDA Requirements

    • EMA Requirements

    • Applicable Global Regulatory Standards

Publication & Scientific Communication

  • Develop and review:

    • Manuscripts

    • Review Articles

    • Scientific Abstracts

    • Posters

    • Slide Presentations

    • Scientific Publications

  • Support publication planning and scientific dissemination activities.

  • Ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and data integrity across all deliverables.

Data Interpretation & Analysis

  • Interpret:

    • Safety Data

    • Efficacy Data

    • Pharmacokinetic Data

    • Clinical Study Results

    • Non-Clinical Research Findings

  • Translate complex scientific findings into clear and concise documentation.

  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure scientific accuracy.

Literature Review & Evidence Generation

  • Conduct comprehensive literature searches.

  • Evaluate scientific publications and supporting evidence.

  • Prepare literature summaries and evidence reports.

  • Support scientific and regulatory decision-making through evidence synthesis.

Quality Review & Compliance

  • Perform proofreading and quality control review of documents.

  • Ensure adherence to:

    • Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

    • Company SOPs

    • Regulatory Writing Standards

  • Maintain audit readiness and documentation compliance.

  • Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of all deliverables.

Project Management & Leadership

  • Serve as Medical Writing Lead for assigned projects and programs.

  • Develop document strategies and publication plans.

  • Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously.

  • Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

  • Coordinate reviews and approvals across stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Global R&D Teams

    • Clinical Development Teams

    • Non-Clinical Research Teams

    • Scientific Experts

    • Global Stakeholders

  • Gather feedback and incorporate stakeholder requirements.

  • Support global product development and registration activities.

Documentation Management

  • Maintain project documentation in secure, controlled repositories.

  • Ensure proper version control and document tracking.

  • Maintain training, SOP, and audit compliance records.


Required Qualifications

Education

One of the Following:

  • PhD in:

    • Veterinary Sciences

    • Pharmacology

    • Biotechnology

    • Biochemistry

    • Microbiology

    • Life Sciences

OR

  • Master’s Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Biotechnology

    • Pharmacology

    • Veterinary Sciences

    • Related Scientific Discipline


Experience

  • PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience

OR

  • Master's Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Experience

  • 3–5+ years of Medical Writing experience.

  • Experience authoring:

    • Clinical Study Reports

    • Regulatory Documents

    • Scientific Publications

    • Research Protocols

  • Experience working with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

  • Publications in peer-reviewed international journals preferred.