AstraZeneca is hiring for the position of Scientific Communications & Medical Information Analyst in Bangalore, India. This full-time opportunity is suitable for candidates with an advanced scientific qualification and professional experience in Medical Information, Scientific Communications, Medical Writing, Medical Affairs, or related pharmaceutical and healthcare functions.
The selected candidate will develop scientific content, respond to medical information requests, conduct literature searches, review scientific evidence, and ensure medical content meets quality and compliance requirements. The role also involves working with global and US stakeholders and using medical content platforms and digital technologies.
AstraZeneca Job Details
| Job Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | AstraZeneca |
| Role | Scientific Communications & Medical Information Analyst |
| Job ID | R-259295 |
| Location | Bangalore, India |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| GCL | C3 |
| Function | Medical Information / Scientific Communications |
| Work Model | Minimum 3 days per week from office on average |
| Date Posted | September 2, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | September 20, 2026 |
About the Role
The Scientific Communications & Medical Information Analyst will support the creation and delivery of accurate, balanced, and compliant scientific information related to AstraZeneca products marketed in the US.
The role requires the ability to interpret complex clinical and scientific evidence and convert it into clear medical information for healthcare professionals and other relevant audiences.
Candidates will also work with medical, scientific, regulatory, and commercial teams to ensure scientific content remains accurate, consistent, relevant, and aligned with product and therapeutic-area strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, review, update, and maintain high-quality scientific and medical content.
- Prepare US standard responses and localized scientific communication materials.
- Respond accurately and promptly to Medical Information Requests (MIRs).
- Conduct comprehensive scientific and medical literature searches.
- Evaluate published evidence and prepare customized responses for complex medical inquiries.
- Ensure appropriate scientific referencing, citation, and copyright compliance.
- Perform medical accuracy checks, editorial reviews, quality assurance, and promotional reviews.
- Maintain strong knowledge of assigned products, therapeutic areas, diseases, and diagnostics.
- Use medical information and content-management systems such as GMIP Inquiry, Vault MedComms, PromoMats, and AIMI.
- Collaborate with medical, regulatory, scientific, and commercial stakeholders.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities while identifying and addressing potential risks.
- Support adoption of digital technologies and AI-enabled solutions to improve the quality and speed of medical information delivery.
Qualification
Candidates should have an advanced scientific degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred/mentioned qualifications: PharmD (preferred), MD, PhD, or equivalent advanced scientific qualification/experience.
Applicants should note that AstraZeneca has specifically listed PharmD as preferred. Candidates with other qualifications should apply only if their education and professional experience meet the company’s definition of an equivalent scientific background.
Essential Skills and Experience
Candidates should have demonstrated experience in Medical Information, Scientific Communications, or a related role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry.
A strong candidate should have:
- Scientific and medical writing skills
- Medical information and drug information knowledge
- Clinical and healthcare-system understanding
- Scientific literature searching and evidence evaluation skills
- Ability to simplify complex scientific information
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Scientific content and presentation development skills
- Understanding of Medical Affairs compliance requirements
- Project management and organizational skills
- Cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proficiency with relevant technology and content platforms
Desirable Skills
Experience with digital medical content or digital content strategy is highly desirable.
Knowledge of GMIP Inquiry, Vault MedComms, PromoMats, AIMI, or similar medical information and content-management platforms will be advantageous.
Familiarity with US Medical Information processes is also desirable for this AstraZeneca Medical Information Analyst position.
Salary
AstraZeneca has not disclosed the salary for this position in the provided job advertisement.
An estimated market range for comparable Medical Information and Scientific Communications roles in Bangalore may be approximately ₹8–15 LPA, depending on experience, qualifications, current compensation, and company salary structure.
This is an estimated range and not an officially disclosed AstraZeneca salary.
Why Apply?
This AstraZeneca job offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Medical Information and Scientific Communications function supporting global pharmaceutical operations.
The position provides exposure to scientific content development, medical literature evaluation, Medical Affairs processes, US medical information activities, regulatory compliance, digital content platforms, and emerging technologies including AI.
It can be particularly relevant for experienced scientific professionals looking to develop their careers in Medical Information, Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or Medical Writing.
How to Apply
