Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring an Associate Medical Writer for a full-time, fully remote position based in Mumbai, India. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a scientific background and 1–3 years of relevant experience who want to build a career in medical writing, clinical research, pharmaceutical documentation, and scientific communication.

The Associate Medical Writer will support the preparation, writing, editing, and coordination of medical and scientific documents, including patient-centric documents such as Informed Consent Forms (ICFs) and lay summaries. Candidates with experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry and an interest in scientific writing may find this role particularly relevant.

Job Overview

Associate Medical Writer Job Responsibilities

As an Associate Medical Writer at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will support medical and scientific writing activities throughout document development and delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Researching, writing, and editing routine medical and scientific documents.
• Assisting in the preparation of Informed Consent Forms (ICFs).
• Supporting the development of lay summaries and patient-centric documents.
• Assisting with complex clinical, scientific, and program-level documents when required.
• Reviewing documents for grammatical accuracy, editorial quality, consistency, and completeness.
• Supporting compliance with established quality processes and documentation requirements.
• Participating in project launch meetings, review meetings, and project team discussions.
• Assisting with program and project management activities.
• Supporting the development of project timelines, budgets, and forecasts where applicable.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external clients.
• Ensuring accurate and effective communication throughout the document development process.

Qualifications Required

Candidates applying for this Associate Medical Writer job in Mumbai should meet the following requirements:

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, or
• An equivalent relevant academic or vocational qualification.

Relevant scientific backgrounds may include disciplines related to:

B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Biomedical Sciences, or other relevant scientific disciplines.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and directly related experience may also be considered.

Experience Required

• Approximately 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO industry is advantageous.
• Previous experience in scientific writing or medical writing is advantageous.

Skills Required for Associate Medical Writer

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Basic medical writing and scientific writing skills.
• Strong grammar, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to interpret complex scientific or clinical information.
• Ability to present information accurately and concisely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good organizational, planning, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Basic understanding of the drug development process.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory documentation.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with document templates and document management systems.

Why Consider a Medical Writing Career at Thermo Fisher?

Medical writing is an important function within the pharmaceutical and clinical research industry. Professionals working in this field contribute to the communication of scientific, clinical, and regulatory information.

This Associate Medical Writer position provides exposure to:

• Medical and scientific documentation.
• Patient-centric communication.
• Clinical research documentation.
• Pharmaceutical and biotechnology projects.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Project coordination and document development.
• Global pharmaceutical and biotech environments.

According to the job description, the organization has supported leading pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology organizations across numerous clinical trials and countries.

Salary for Associate Medical Writer in India

Thermo Fisher Scientific has not disclosed the salary for this position.

Based on the responsibilities, experience requirement, and comparable Associate Medical Writer jobs in India, a realistic estimated salary range may be:

₹5 LPA – ₹9 LPA

Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal compensation policies, and other factors.

Disclaimer: The salary range above is an estimate by Pharmabharat and is not an officially disclosed salary from Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity may be suitable for professionals who:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• Have 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Are interested in medical and scientific writing.
• Have experience in pharmaceutical or CRO environments.
• Possess strong English writing and proofreading skills.
• Understand basic clinical research and drug development concepts.
• Want to work in a fully remote medical writing role.

How to Apply

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