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Senior Scientific Writer

Abbott
Abbott
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, India
10 March 26, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Sc./M.Pharm/PhD 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

Senior Scientific Writer | Clinical Regulatory Writing | Mumbai

Company: Abbott
Location: Mumbai, India (Mumbai Development Center – EPD)
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-site
Experience: 5+ Years (Medical Writing & Clinical Submissions)


Job Overview

Abbott is hiring a Senior Scientific Writer to lead high-impact clinical regulatory writing for global submissions. This role is central to authoring CTD Modules 2.5 (Clinical Overview) and 2.7 (Clinical Summary), ensuring scientific accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with clinical strategy.

As part of the Clinical Science Team, you will collaborate with Clinical Directors and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver submission-ready clinical documents, supporting drug approvals, lifecycle management, and global regulatory strategy.

This is a premium opportunity for professionals aiming to grow in medical writing, regulatory affairs, and clinical development.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Regulatory Writing

  • Independently author and finalize CTD Module 2.5 (Clinical Overview) and Module 2.7 (Clinical Summary)

  • Ensure alignment with ICH guidelines, regulatory expectations, and company standards

  • Maintain consistency across all clinical documents for global submissions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Clinical Directors and Clinical Science teams

  • Integrate feedback from cross-functional stakeholders into cohesive documents

  • Collaborate with biostatistics, data management, publishing, and regulatory teams

Regulatory Submission Support

  • Prepare clinical components of registration dossiers

  • Support responses to Health Authority queries (FDA, EMA, global agencies)

  • Ensure document updates post database lock and strategy changes

Planning & Documentation Strategy

  • Plan medical writing deliverables aligned with clinical development timelines

  • Identify process improvements and documentation efficiencies

  • Provide guidance on clinical documentation requirements

Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Ensure adherence to ICH-GCP, CTD guidelines, and regulatory frameworks

  • Stay updated with evolving global regulatory requirements and EM markets

  • Act as SME for clinical documentation tools and processes

Global Labeling & Lifecycle Strategy

  • Collaborate with Global Labeling teams for annual documentation planning

  • Support product renewals, safety updates, and lifecycle management

  • Align documentation with labeling strategies and regulatory commitments

Additional Responsibilities

  • Support preparation of clinical study reports and regulatory documents

  • Liaise with CROs, affiliates, and co-development partners

  • Ensure accuracy of tables, figures, and appendices


Required Skills & Qualifications

Educational Qualification

  • Advanced degree: MSc / PhD / PharmD / MD / Life Sciences

Experience

  • 5+ years in medical writing / clinical regulatory writing

  • Minimum 3+ years in CTD module authoring (2.5 & 2.7)

Technical Skills

  • Strong expertise in clinical regulatory writing and CTD documentation

  • In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory guidelines, and submission processes

  • Experience with clinical development, biostatistics, and study design

  • Familiarity with electronic document management systems (EDMS)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and structured document authoring

Core Competencies

  • Exceptional scientific writing and storytelling ability

  • Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple high-priority deliverables

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Strategic mindset with regulatory awareness


Perks & Benefits

  • Work with a global pharmaceutical leader in clinical innovation

  • Exposure to high-impact global regulatory submissions

  • Career growth in medical writing, HEOR, and regulatory strategy

  • Opportunity to work across multiple therapeutic areas

  • Collaborative environment with global clinical and regulatory teams


Compensation

  • Salary Range: Not disclosed (highly competitive for senior medical writing roles)


About the Company

Abbott is a leading global healthcare organization focused on pharmaceutical innovation, diagnostics, and medical technologies. With strong expertise in clinical development and regulatory science, Abbott continues to deliver impactful healthcare solutions worldwide.


Why This Role is High-Impact

This role is ideal for professionals aiming to master:

  • Medical Writing & Clinical Regulatory Documentation

  • CTD Modules (2.5 & 2.7) Authoring

  • Global Regulatory Submissions (FDA, EMA, Emerging Markets)

  • Clinical Development & Drug Approval Strategy

  • Lifecycle Management & Labeling Strategy


Application Process

Apply via Abbott’s official careers portal.


Call to Action

If you want to operate at the top tier of medical writing—authoring core regulatory documents that decide drug approvals—this is your opportunity.

Step into high-impact scientific writing, global submissions, and strategic clinical development.
Apply now and become a key player in bringing medicines to market. 🚀