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Scientific Writer

Tata Consultancy Services (Tcs)
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES (TCS)
4-9 years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, India
10 March 12, 2026
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

Scientific Writer

Company: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Department: Business Process Services – Medical Communications
Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 4–9 years of experience in scientific writing, medical communications, or publication development within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industry.

Education: Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm), MD, MS, PhD, or equivalent qualification in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related scientific disciplines.

Job Overview
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is seeking an experienced Scientific Writer to develop high-quality scientific and medical communication materials for global pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. The role involves creating complex scientific content such as manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide presentations, and other publication materials aligned with the strategic communication plan.

The Scientific Writer will manage the complete content development lifecycle—from concept and briefing to publication or presentation—while ensuring accuracy, scientific integrity, and compliance with global publication standards.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Content Development

  • Research and develop high-quality scientific content including primary manuscripts, review articles, abstracts, posters, and presentation materials.

  • Create foundational scientific content aligned with the scientific communication strategy and therapeutic area priorities.

  • Ensure all deliverables are scientifically accurate, evidence-based, and supported by credible references.

Medical Publications and Communication Support

  • Develop scientific materials for publication and conference presentations.

  • Prepare meeting materials for satellite symposia, including agendas, slide decks, and speaker briefing documents.

  • Draft summary reports for advisory boards, scientific meetings, and internal strategy discussions.

Scientific Review and Quality Assurance

  • Conduct internal scientific reviews to ensure alignment with core scientific messages and quality standards.

  • Perform quality control checks and proofreading of scientific documents prior to submission or stakeholder review.

  • Ensure compliance with global publication standards and industry guidelines such as Good Publication Practices (GPP).

Therapeutic Area Expertise

  • Develop strong expertise in assigned therapeutic areas and product portfolios.

  • Translate complex clinical and scientific data into concise, audience-appropriate communication materials.

Strategic Publication Planning

  • Support strategic and tactical publication planning activities.

  • Contribute to research and analysis that supports scientific communication strategies and publication roadmaps.

Team Collaboration and Mentorship

  • Mentor internal team members and support onboarding of new scientific writers.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including medical affairs, clinical research, regulatory affairs, and marketing teams.

Process Compliance and Documentation Management

  • Maintain documentation and records for all assigned projects according to global SOPs and compliance standards.

  • Ensure deliverables follow established internal workflows and project management processes.

  • Maintain audit readiness and ensure adherence to training and compliance requirements.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Strong expertise in scientific writing, medical communications, and publication development.

  • Excellent literature research and data interpretation skills.

  • Ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality scientific standards.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience working across multiple therapeutic areas or pharmaceutical brands.

  • Familiarity with publication planning, advisory board documentation, and scientific peer review processes.

  • Ability to manage multiple writing projects simultaneously within strict timelines.

Professional Skills

  • Strong organizational and project management abilities.

  • Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.

  • Flexibility to work across multiple therapeutic teams and brand portfolios.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, age, or other protected characteristics.