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Medical Writer

Sun Pharma
Sun Pharma
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Oct. 23, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Position: Medical Writer
Location: Sun House, Mumbai


Role and Responsibilities:
This role involves the preparation of high-quality clinical documents, including protocols, investigator brochures, regulatory documents, data reviews, clinical study reports, publications, and related materials. Responsibilities include:

  • Manuscript writing and preparation of posters/abstracts for conferences.
  • Coordinating with vendors for outsourced activities and assisting in the procurement of scales.

Systems and Processes:

  • Ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory guidelines, following internal medical writing SOPs for clinical trials.
  • Collaborate with the operations team to create operationally feasible protocols for new trials.
  • Coordinate the review of study synopses from clinical, regulatory, and operational perspectives.
  • Prepare and review SOPs specific to medical writing for clinical trials.
  • Work closely with medical monitors for the review of study documents, including statistical analysis plans and data monitoring plans.
  • Identify and lead process improvement initiatives, creating metrics to assess performance and implementing corrective plans.
  • Utilize systems like MedDRA and WHO-DD for data coding, including adverse events and drug coding.
  • Understand various randomization procedures and blinding techniques used in clinical trials.

Activities:

  • Prepare clinical trial-related documents in line with ICH GCP requirements and relevant regulatory guidelines.
  • Conduct literature searches necessary for protocol, CSR, and manuscript writing.
  • Write clinical journal manuscripts, abstracts, and articles for publication.
  • Prepare protocol and CSR presentations for regulatory meetings.
  • Collaborate with vendors for manuscript writing and procurement of clinical scales/PROs.
  • Coordinate with data management and biostatistics teams to ensure timely review of data and statistical analyses.
  • Register studies on clinical trials registries (e.g., CTRI).
  • Maintain compliance with ICH guidelines and create SOPs for medical writing deliverables.
  • Mentor less experienced medical writers on complex projects as necessary.

Related Experience Requirement:

  • Educational background in B.Pharm, M.Sc, M.Pharma, PhD, BAMS, BHMS, or life sciences. Relevant medical writing experience is desirable.
  • Excellent medical writing skills and familiarity with guidelines such as IMRaD and CONSORT.
  • Knowledge of current GCP/GDP regulations and familiarity with ICMR guidelines and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
  • Experience in matrix business environments is preferred.
  • Strong track record of success in prior roles.

Competency Requirement:

  • Strong medical knowledge across different therapeutic areas.
  • Sound functional knowledge of clinical research and medical writing.
  • Ability to collaborate in a matrix environment.
  • Strategic thinking, analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel or statistical tools.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills, along with a sense of urgency and performance orientation.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

  • This role is based in Sun House, Mumbai, with occasional travel required for official work.