AstraZeneca is hiring for the position of Scientific Communications & Medical Information Analyst in Bengaluru, India. The role focuses on scientific content creation, medical information responses, evidence synthesis, medical writing, and regulatory compliance.

The selected candidate will support the delivery of accurate, timely, and scientifically balanced medical information related to products marketed in the United States. The position also involves collaboration with global and US teams and the use of digital solutions and AI to improve content quality and operational efficiency.

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The opening is for a Scientific Communications & Medical Information Analyst within AstraZeneca’s scientific communications and medical information operations.

The role involves developing medical content, responding to medical information requests, evaluating scientific literature, maintaining content quality, and supporting appropriate product use through evidence-based communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Scientific Content Creation: Develop, review, update, and maintain US standard responses and localized scientific communication materials aligned with product strategies and therapeutic priorities.
• Medical Information Responses: Provide accurate, timely, and scientifically balanced responses to medical information requests concerning US products.
• Literature Research: Conduct comprehensive literature searches, evaluate evidence quality, and ensure appropriate citations and copyright usage.
• Content Management: Use medical information and content management systems to support content creation, review, tracking, and reporting.
• Quality and Compliance: Perform medical accuracy checks, quality assurance, editorial reviews, and promotional reviews in accordance with applicable standards.
• Therapeutic Area Expertise: Develop knowledge of assigned disease areas, products, and diagnostics to create relevant scientific content.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with scientific, medical, regulatory, and commercial teams to align content with strategic priorities.
• Project Management: Prioritize workstreams, manage timelines, anticipate risks, and maintain delivery commitments.
• Digital Innovation: Support the adoption of digital solutions, AI, and new technologies to improve content quality, reusability, and response efficiency.

Eligibility and Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• An advanced scientific degree or equivalent experience; PharmD is preferred, with MD, PhD, or equivalent qualifications also listed.
• Demonstrated experience in medical information, scientific communications, or related roles in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of clinical and healthcare systems.
• Ability to apply local regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements to Medical Affairs activities and drug information delivery.
• Experience working across teams or functions and using relevant technology platforms.

Required Skills

• Scientific and medical writing
• Medical information response development
• Scientific content creation and communication
• Literature searching and evidence evaluation
• Medical accuracy and quality assurance
• Regulatory and compliance review
• Therapeutic area knowledge
• Project management and organizational skills
• Written and verbal communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Technology adoption and digital content development

Desirable Skills and Experience

AstraZeneca also identifies the following as desirable:

• Experience developing digital content or digital content strategy.
• Experience mentoring and coaching team members for senior roles.
• Proficiency with medical information and content management systems, including GMIP Inquiry, Vault MedComms, PromoMats, and AIMI.
• Familiarity with US medical information processes.

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