Career Opportunity Scientific Writer (Med Info) at Merck Limited, Bangalore

Merck Limited (formerly E. Merck Limited) was the first Merck subsidiary established in Asia (1967). Operating its Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals businesses in India, Merck Limited is publicly traded, with the Merck Group holding 51% of the share capital.

Post and Role Purpose

Post: Scientific Writer (Med Info)
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Functional Area: Medical Information

The Scientific Writer will be integrated into the Global Scientific Communications Content Hub. This collaborative team is crucial for developing high-quality medical communications, medical education, and medical information content, working directly with Global Medical Units across key therapeutic areas (Oncology, Neurology & Immunology, Fertility, Cardio-metabolic, and Endocrinology).

Key Responsibilities & Skills

The successful candidate will be responsible for both content development and process improvement:

Content Development: Independently develop high-quality medical information documents, such as:
- Global Response Documents
- Medical Inquiries
- FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Requirement: Must have a proven track record of successful scientific writing and be comfortable managing concurrent content types while meeting deadlines.
Strategy & Analysis:
- Actively contribute to improvement initiatives across the Global Scientific Communications Content Hub and Medical Information teams.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to comprehend complex scientific datasets.
- Maintain a good awareness of developing trends within the scientific communications field.

Candidate Profile

Requirement	Detail
Experience	1–3 years of professional experience preparing medical information materials.
Setting	Must have worked in an international Pharma/Biotech/agency setting.
Qualification	An advanced university degree in science, medicine, or a related subject.
Therapeutic Expertise	Experience in one or more of the key therapy areas, with Oncology preferred (also Neurology and Immunology, Fertility, Cardio-metabolic, and Endocrinology).