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Medical Writer (Pharmacovigilance) – India Remote

PLG groups
4-6 years
₹8 LPA – ₹15 LPA
Remote, India, India
15 Aug. 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Basic Statistics Interpretation, Clinical Research Knowledge, Evidence Synthesis, Literature Review, Medical Writing, MS Word, Narrative Writing, Scientific Writing

Medical Writer (Pharmacovigilance) – India Remote

Company/Package Estimate:
This role is generally aligned with mid-level Medical Writing / Pharmacovigilance (PV) roles in CROs and life-science companies.

Expected Salary Package (India):

  • 4–6 years experience: ₹8 LPA – ₹15 LPA

  • Strong PV medical writing experience (PADER, PSUR/PBRER, DSUR, RMP, Signal Reports): ₹12 LPA – ₹18 LPA

  • Lead-level experience with client handling, audits, training, and regulatory submissions: ₹18 LPA – ₹25 LPA+

Typical Monthly In-hand Estimate:

  • ₹10 LPA package → around ₹70,000–75,000/month

  • ₹15 LPA package → around ₹95,000–1,05,000/month

  • ₹20 LPA package → around ₹1.25–1.35 lakh/month
    (Approximate; depends on tax regime, deductions, variable pay, PF, and benefits.)

Experience Fit:

  • Required: 4+ years Pharmacovigilance experience

  • Preferred: Medical writing experience in:

    • PSUR/PBRER

    • DSUR

    • PADER

    • Risk Management Plans (RMP)

    • Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports

    • Signal Detection Reports

    • Regulatory authority responses

Candidate Profile Best Suited:

  • M.Pharm / Pharm.D / MSc Life Sciences / MD

  • Pharmacovigilance Associate → Senior PV Associate → Medical Writer → Senior Medical Writer pathway

  • Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines, GVP modules, safety databases, clinical literature review

Career Level:
Senior Associate / Medical Writer II / Senior Medical Writer level

Comparison with the other roles you shared:

  • Higher value than entry-level Clinical Data Associate roles.

  • Similar career level to Senior Clinical Data Associate but requires stronger regulatory writing expertise.

  • Lower than Principal Biostatistician or Senior Clinical Data Manager Project Manager roles, which usually require deeper specialization and more years of experience.