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Senior Medical Writer (Scientific Writing)

Roche
5-10 years
preferred by company
Hyderabad
1 May 14, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: GCP guidelines, gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge , Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Sap Erp, supply chain management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes

 

Senior Medical Writer (Scientific Writing)

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 Office Days per Week)
Department: Research & Development / Global Digital Hub / Medical Communications
Company: Roche
Experience Required: 5–10+ Years (Senior Medical Writing Experience Required)


Job Overview

An exceptional global opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Medical Writer (Scientific Writing) within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology medical communications space. This role is ideal for professionals with advanced expertise in medical writing, scientific communications, pharmaceutical content strategy, healthcare communications, digital medical content development, and stakeholder advisory leadership.

The selected candidate will play a strategic leadership role within a global medical writing function, delivering scientifically accurate, compliant, and impactful content across therapeutic areas while mentoring junior writers and supporting cross-functional global business teams.

This role is particularly suited for professionals seeking advancement in senior medical writing, pharmaceutical scientific communications, medical content leadership, global healthcare communication strategy, and medical communications consulting.


Key Responsibilities

Scientific & Medical Content Development
Develop high-quality scientific and medical communication assets across multiple digital and professional channels, including:

  • Scientific medical content
  • Healthcare professional education materials
  • Digital medical campaigns
  • Scientific communication assets
  • Medical presentations
  • Clinical communication materials
  • Disease awareness content
  • Educational scientific resources
  • Multi-channel digital healthcare content
  • Scientific engagement materials

Ensure content is scientifically accurate, audience-appropriate, strategically aligned, and commercially relevant.


Medical Communications Strategy

  • Partner with medical, scientific, commercial, and business stakeholders to understand communication needs
  • Translate complex medical and scientific concepts into clear, impactful communication
  • Develop tailored content solutions aligned with stakeholder objectives
  • Support global business communication and engagement initiatives

Project Leadership & Content Delivery

  • Manage multiple concurrent projects across therapeutic areas
  • Deliver content within agreed timelines and quality standards
  • Prioritize deliverables effectively in fast-paced global environments
  • Proactively identify execution risks, bandwidth constraints, and practical solutions

Ensure strong project ownership from briefing through final delivery.


Scientific Quality, Compliance & Governance
Maintain the highest standards for:

  • Scientific accuracy
  • Medical integrity
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Internal governance adherence
  • Global communication best practices

Ensure compliance with:

  • Industry medical communication standards
  • Applicable international regulations
  • Internal SOPs
  • Pharmaceutical content governance frameworks

Senior Advisory & Subject Matter Leadership

  • Act as a trusted subject matter expert in pharmaceutical medical communications
  • Advise internal business stakeholders on scientific content strategy and execution
  • Provide expert consultation on medical writing best practices
  • Guide communication approaches across therapeutic areas

Serve as a strategic advisor for medical communication excellence.


Mentorship & Capability Development

  • Train, mentor, and technically coach:
    • Medical writers
    • Copywriters
    • Content editors
    • Newly onboarded scientific writers
  • Support cross-team knowledge transfer initiatives
  • Strengthen overall medical writing capability within the organization
  • Drive team upskilling and technical development

Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborate closely with:

  • Medical teams
  • Scientific stakeholders
  • Commercial teams
  • Digital content teams
  • Business partners
  • Chapter leads
  • Internal global stakeholders

Support enterprise-wide content initiatives with a global perspective.


Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership

  • Build strong professional relationships with internal teams and business stakeholders
  • Understand business goals and communication priorities
  • Convert strategic objectives into impactful scientific communication solutions
  • Support business development through effective content strategy

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

  • Follow and maintain compliance with applicable SOPs and governance processes
  • Recommend improvements in service quality, delivery efficiency, and stakeholder responsiveness
  • Contribute to operational excellence across medical writing workflows

Required Qualifications

Educational Qualifications
Candidates typically should hold qualifications in:

  • PharmD
  • M.Pharm
  • MBBS
  • MD
  • MSc Life Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Pharmacy
  • Medicine
  • Clinical Research
  • Molecular Biology
  • Related scientific disciplines

Advanced healthcare or scientific qualifications strongly preferred.