Medical Writer - Scientific Services

The Medical Writer at Springer Health+, part of Springer Nature Group, develops high-quality scientific content for healthcare professionals and medical affairs teams. This role involves interpreting clinical data, ensuring content compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include creating slide decks, manuscripts, and training modules, managing projects, and contributing to content strategy, requiring strong medical science knowledge and excellent writing skills.

Must Have

• Lead the creation of scientifically accurate, engaging, and compliant content including slide decks, manuscripts, advisory board reports, training modules, and digital assets
• Interpret and synthesize data from clinical trials, publications, and regulatory documents
• Ensure content adheres to client objectives, brand guidelines, and relevant compliance standards (e.g., GPP, ICMJE)
• Review and edit content for clarity, consistency, scientific accuracy, and tone
• Participate in client meetings to understand project goals and provide scientific input
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output
• Advanced degree in life sciences or equivalent (PhD, MD, PharmD preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in medical writing within a medical communications agency or pharmaceutical company
• Strong understanding of clinical research, drug development, and medical affairs
• Proven ability to write for diverse audiences including HCPs, patients, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Good to Have

• Experience of working in different therapeutic areas
• Knowledge of digital content formats and platforms
• Exposure to publication planning and scientific congress support
• Understanding of global compliance and regulatory standards

Job Title - Medical Writer - Scientific Services

About Springer Nature

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About the brand

Springer Health+, part of Springer Nature Group is a global leader in healthcare education and communications. Drawing on the vast experience and expertise of our worldwide network, Springer Health+ delivers strategic medical communications solutions, high-level clinical and scientific content, specialized training programs, and targeted medical education initiatives across the full range of therapeutic areas. Drawing upon our legacy of expertise and experience in medical publishing – as well as our trusted standing among international thought leaders – Springer Health+ develops tailored programs that convey scientific evidence to the appropriate audience in their local language. Our programs are authored and edited by international experts, with instant name recognition, who lend authority to the content and understand the local regulations. We effectively integrate global capability with local competency.

Role Overview

The Medical Writer plays a pivotal role in the development of high-quality scientific content tailored for healthcare professionals, medical affairs teams, and other stakeholders. This role requires a strong foundation in medical science, excellent writing skills, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, engaging, and accurate communication materials. The Medical Writer will be responsible for content development across a range of deliverables and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including editorial, design, client services, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Content Development

Lead the creation of scientifically accurate, engaging, and compliant content including slide decks, manuscripts, advisory board reports, training modules, and digital assets.

Interpret and synthesize data from clinical trials, publications, and regulatory documents.

Ensure content adheres to client objectives, brand guidelines, and relevant compliance standards (e.g., GPP, ICMJE).

Review and edit content for clarity, consistency, scientific accuracy, and tone.

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration

Participate in client meetings to understand project goals and provide scientific input.

Present content strategy and scientific messaging to clients and internal stakeholders.

Build strong relationships with medical affairs teams, KOLs, and subject matter experts.

Project Management & Quality Assurance

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality output.

Collaborate with project managers to define timelines, scope, and resource needs.

Maintain version control and documentation for all content developed.

Strategic Input & Innovation

Contribute to content strategy and planning for new and existing clients.

Stay updated on therapeutic area developments, industry trends, and publication standards.

Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, pitches, and sample content.

Qualifications & Experience

Advanced degree in life sciences or equivalent (PhD, MD, PharmD preferred).

Minimum 5+ years of experience in medical writing within a medical communications agency or pharmaceutical company.

Medical Writing & Editing Course from a reputed university will be an added advantage.

Strong understanding of clinical research, drug development, and medical affairs.

Proven ability to write for diverse audiences including HCPs, patients, and internal stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

Experience of working in different therapeutic areas

Knowledge of digital content formats and platforms.

Exposure to publication planning and scientific congress support.

Understanding of global compliance and regulatory standards.

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