Medical Writer Job at West Pharmaceutical Services | Apply Now
Looking for a high-impact medical writer job in the life sciences industry? West Pharmaceutical Services is hiring a Medical Writer, R&D – Applied Life Science to support global clinical and regulatory documentation. This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking BDS jobs, MBBS jobs in Bangalore, or advanced roles in medical device clinical affairs with global exposure. If you have expertise in regulatory writing, literature review, and clinical evaluation reporting, this role could help you build a strong career in medical affairs.
Job details:
- Job Position: Medical Writer, R&D – Applied Life Science
- Location: Bengaluru, India
About the Company:
West Pharmaceutical Services is a global healthcare company dedicated to improving patient lives for more than a century. The company’s journey began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through delivering life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West continues to leave an indelible mark on the healthcare industry. West supports the physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of team members through comprehensive benefit programs. The company is also committed to sustainability efforts and community service initiatives worldwide.
Job Description:
The medical writer job focuses on developing clinical and regulatory documents, including:
- Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs)
- Clinical Evaluation Plans (CEPs)
- Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) reports
- Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)
Qualifications:
- Graduate or Postgraduate in BDS/MBBS
- 3–5 years of experience
- 3+ years in medical device clinical affairs domain
- Strong literature search and scientific data appraisal skills
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects
Preferred Knowledge & Skills:
- Experience in pharmaceutical or CRO industry
- Strong understanding of medical devices
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks: FDA, EU MDR, MEDDEV, IMDRF, MDCG
- Passion for scientific and technical writing
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Updated knowledge of evolving clinical landscapes
Key Responsibilities:
- Craft Clinical Evaluation Reports, Plans, PMS reports, and PSURs
- Act as contact for daily communication regarding deliverables
- Prepare queries for project initiation meetings
- Maintain and update asset trackers
- Review project-related assets and request additional documentation
- Coordinate with peer reviewers and technical leaders on timelines
- Conduct comprehensive literature searches (Medline, PubMed, etc.)
- Review and summarize literature search results
- Evaluate risks, alternative treatments, and device benefits
- Analyze competitor device data
- Perform fact checks for country and regulatory compliance
- Participate in team calls and stakeholder discussions
- Ensure quality assurance, confidentiality, and data security
- Conduct peer reviews and quality checks before submission
