Global pharmaceutical leader Lilly is inviting applications for the position of Scientific Writer at its Bangalore office. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in regulatory scientific writing, clinical development, medical communications, and regulatory documentation who want to contribute to the development of innovative medicines.

As a Scientific Writer at Lilly, you will collaborate with cross-functional global teams to develop high-quality regulatory documents supporting clinical development and product registration while ensuring scientific accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely submissions.

Candidates with backgrounds in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medical Writing, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, or Healthcare Communications are encouraged to apply.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Develop and execute scientific content strategies for regulatory writing projects.
• Prepare, write, edit, review, and finalize regulatory and clinical development documents.
• Organize document initiation meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Build scientific rationale supporting regulatory submissions.
• Present scientific data accurately, clearly, and consistently.
• Ensure consistency across multiple clinical and regulatory documents.
• Coordinate scientific reviews and incorporate reviewer feedback.
• Perform document quality checks before final submission.
• Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with internal experts and external stakeholders.
• Support presentation development for scientific meetings.
• Build relationships with vendors and alliance partners when required.
• Lead writing projects while maintaining timelines.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project progress to stakeholders.
• Maintain therapeutic area expertise.
• Stay updated with global regulatory guidelines and publication standards.
• Support submission strategy planning and regulatory responses.
• Mentor junior writers and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Participate in continuous process improvements.
• Utilize document management systems and writing tools effectively.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, healthcare, communications, technology, or related field.
• Experience in technical or regulatory scientific writing.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to successfully complete Lilly’s writing assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

Lilly prefers candidates with:

• Master’s degree or graduate degree in Life Sciences with research experience.
• Medical writing or scientific communication expertise.
• Clinical pharmacology knowledge.
• Therapeutic expertise in Oncology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Endocrinology, Immunology, or related areas.
• Experience writing:
  • Clinical study reports
  • Regulatory submissions
  • Investigator brochures
  • Clinical protocols
  • Publications
• Knowledge of clinical development processes.
• Regulatory affairs experience.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, graphics, and templates.

Eligible Degrees

Candidates from the following educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply:

• B.Pharm
• M.Pharm
• Pharm.D
• BSc Life Sciences
• MSc Life Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Biomedical Sciences
• Pharmacology
• Clinical Research
• Medical Writing
• Biotechnology Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Healthcare Communications
• Other relevant scientific disciplines

Preferred Skills

Successful applicants should possess:

• Regulatory Scientific Writing
• Medical Writing
• Clinical Documentation
• Regulatory Submission Writing
• Scientific Communication
• Technical Writing
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Development
• Document Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Medical Literature Review
• Scientific Data Interpretation
• Presentation Development
• Microsoft Office Suite

Why Join Lilly?

Lilly offers an opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies committed to improving patient lives through scientific innovation.

Benefits include:

• Global career opportunities
• International project exposure
• Collaborative work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Learning and development programs
• Career progression opportunities
• Exposure to regulatory submissions worldwide
• Work on innovative medicines
• Inclusive and diverse workplace

Salary Expectations

Based on current industry benchmarks for Scientific Writer roles in Bangalore:

Estimated Annual Salary: ₹10,00,000 – ₹18,00,000 per annum (CTC)

Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, technical expertise, and interview performance.

How to Apply

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