Scientific Writer Jobs at Cactus Communications (Remote, India)

Are you passionate about medical communications and scientific writing? Cactus Communications is hiring Scientific Writers in India for remote roles. This is a great opportunity for life science professionals (PhD, MD, PharmD) with 1–3 years of experience to combine their scientific expertise with strong communication skills.

Cactus Life Sciences, a global leader in medical communications, partners with top biopharma clients to deliver impactful, high-quality content across therapeutic areas.

Job Responsibilities

As a Scientific Writer at Cactus Communications, you will:

• Write, proofread, and edit scientific and medical content such as manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks, infographics, and HCP engagement material.
• Liaise with international pharmaceutical clients, healthcare professionals, and key opinion leaders.
• Conduct literature searches, data interpretation, and reviews to create accurate content.
• Support senior team members in client meetings, workshops, and training programs.
• Adapt writing styles to various audiences while ensuring compliance with client SOPs and internal guidelines.
• Contribute to digital medical communications initiatives including infographics, patient narratives, and interactive content.

Qualifications & Requirements

To apply for this medical writing job in India, you should have:

• PhD/MD (Pharmacology) OR PhD (Life Sciences) OR PharmD.
• 1–3 years of experience in Medical Communications/Medical Affairs/Promo Med Ed (agency or biopharma preferred).
• Strong skills in scientific writing, literature review, and biostatistics.
• Excellent English communication and MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to work independently in a remote-first culture.

Benefits of Working at Cactus Life Sciences

• Remote-first flexibility with global team collaboration.
• Exposure to cutting-edge scientific content and biopharma clients.
• Career growth through structured training and mentorship.
• Inclusive and equal opportunity workplace.

Application Process

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