Thermo Fisher Scientific is inviting applications for the position of Associate Medical Writer in India. This is a fully remote opportunity for candidates with a scientific background who are passionate about medical writing, clinical research, scientific communication, regulatory documentation, and patient-centric content development.
If you have experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry and are looking to build your career in medical writing, this opportunity offers exposure to global clinical trials, scientific documentation, and collaboration with some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
Job Overview
- Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Job Title: Associate Medical Writer
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Work Mode: Fully Remote
- Location: Mumbai, India (Remote)
- Department: Medical Writing
- Experience Required: 1โ3 Years
- Industry: Pharmaceutical / CRO / Clinical Research
- Application Mode: Online
Key Responsibilities
As an Associate Medical Writer, you will:
- Prepare and edit informed consent forms (ICFs).
- Develop lay summaries and patient-centric documents.
- Support preparation of clinical and scientific documents.
- Research scientific literature and organize medical information.
- Ensure documents meet quality and regulatory standards.
- Participate in project launch and review meetings.
- Support project planning, timelines, and documentation.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external clients.
- Review documents for grammar, accuracy, and consistency.
- Assist in maintaining document management systems.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or another scientific discipline.
- 1โ3 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry is preferred.
- Prior medical writing experience is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
Suitable educational backgrounds include:
- B.Pharm
- M.Pharm
- Pharm.D
- B.Sc Life Sciences
- M.Sc Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Sciences
- Clinical Research
- Nursing (relevant experience)
- Other healthcare or scientific disciplines
Required Skills
Successful candidates should have:
- Medical writing skills
- Scientific writing
- Medical editing
- Proofreading
- Regulatory documentation
- Clinical research knowledge
- Drug development process understanding
- Patient-centric document writing
- Strong English communication
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- Document management systems
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Thermo Fisher Scientific is one of the world’s largest life sciences organizations supporting over 2,700 clinical trials across more than 100 countries. Employees receive opportunities to work with global pharmaceutical companies while contributing to scientific innovation and patient care.
Benefits include:
- Fully remote work opportunity
- Global career exposure
- Professional growth
- Collaborative work culture
- International projects
- Medical writing career development
- Opportunity to work with leading pharmaceutical companies
Who Should Apply?
This role is ideal for professionals working in:
- Medical Writing
- Clinical Research
- Regulatory Writing
- Scientific Communication
- Pharmacovigilance
- Clinical Documentation
- Medical Affairs
- CRO Operations
How to Apply
