Perform comprehensive reference tagging, annotation, and ontology mapping to ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance. Prepare materials for MLR/PRC submission and synthesize literature for medical and promotional documents.
Junior Medical Writer and Mid-Level
Medical Writer
Company
Name: HealthMinds
Consulting Private Limited
Work
Mode: Full-time,
On-site & Remote (depending on the project)
Job
Location:
- Mumbai Location: Godrej Business District, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg,
Pirojshanagar, Vikhroli West, Mumbai.
- Bengaluru Location: 601H, 6th Floor, Beacon Tower, Brigade Twin Towers, Yeshwantpur,
Bengaluru.
Shift: US (5:30 pm to 3 am IST)
Benefits:
- Shift
Allowance
- OT
Allowance
- Medical
Insurance
Job
Description:
Role
Summary:
We
are seeking experienced Medical Writers who possess strong skills in tagging
and annotation to support critical functions such as reference management,
ontology mapping, and MLR/PRC workflows. The ideal candidate will play a
crucial role in ensuring high standards of scientific accuracy and regulatory
compliance across various projects.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Perform
comprehensive reference tagging and annotation to facilitate accurate
referencing and traceability.
- Conduct
ontology mapping using established medical terminologies including MeSH,
MedDRA, and SNOMED CT, ensuring scientific content is appropriately categorized
and linked.
- Prepare
materials for MLR/PRC submission, ensuring all documentation meets submission
readiness standards.
- Carry
out quality control checks and participate in peer reviews to uphold accuracy
and consistency in all scientific materials.
- Synthesize
literature and contribute to scientific writing for a range of medical and
promotional documents.
- Annotate
scientific and promotional materials such as labels (LBLs), slide decks,
brochures, emails, and interactive visual aids (IVAs) according to referencing
and regulatory submission guidelines.
- Ensure
accuracy, consistency, and compliance with referencing styles, including AMA
and Vancouver, as well as client-specific MLR requirements.
- Work
closely with other medical writers and reviewers to resolve queries and
maintain high standards of scientific accuracy.
- Develop
and maintain trackers and databases for referencing to support both global and
local projects.
- Conduct
thorough quality control checks on references and annotations prior to final
submission.
- Collaborate
with cross-functional teams such as Project Management, Medical Review, and
Creative to ensure alignment on annotation and referencing processes.
- Support
initiatives aimed at improving processes for efficiency and compliance in
referencing and annotation practices.
Qualifications:
- A
degree in life sciences (PharmD, M. Pharm, MSc, or PhD) is required.
- Experience
with Veeva Vault, medical writing, evidence-based content development, and
medical governance is essential.
- Experience
Bands:
o Junior:
1 to 2 years of relevant experience
o Mid-level:
3 to 4 years of relevant experience
o Senior: 5+ years of relevant experience
Success Metrics:
- Accuracy
of annotation across deliverables.
- First-time-right
rate in MLR/PRC submissions.
- Adherence
to service level agreements (SLAs).
- Improvement
in reusability of tagged and annotated content.
Tools:
- Veeva
Vault
- EndNote
or Zotero
- PubMed