IQVIA Hiring Associate Medical Writer

Life Sciences Associate Medical Writer Vacancy Mumbai | IQVIA

IQVIA hiring Associate Medical Writer in Mumbai. Life Sciences graduates, 1+ year experience. Hybrid role. Apply now.

IQVIA is hiring an Associate Medical Writer for its Mumbai operations under a full-time, hybrid work model. This role is ideal for life sciences graduates who want to build a long-term career in clinical research, regulatory medical writing, and drug development. The position offers structured training, hands-on exposure to global clinical trial documentation, and the opportunity to work within one of the world’s most respected clinical research organizations.

Company Overview

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research services, healthcare analytics, and commercial insights for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. With operations in more than 100 countries, IQVIA supports the entire product lifecycle, from early-phase research to post-marketing studies and real-world evidence generation.

The company is widely recognized for its scientific rigor, strong compliance culture, and deep expertise in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory medical writing, and clinical data interpretation. Medical writers at IQVIA contribute directly to regulatory submissions, clinical study reports, and documents that shape global healthcare decisions. Working at IQVIA means operating at the intersection of science, data, and patient safety.

Job Role & Responsibilities

The Associate Medical Writer role is designed as a progression position within a structured medical writing program. The focus is on developing strong technical writing skills while delivering high-quality regulatory and clinical documents under senior supervision.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing assigned medical writing deliverables in accordance with IQVIA Standard Operating Procedures and client-specific requirements.
• Writing and reviewing patient narratives with increasing independence while maintaining high quality and regulatory compliance.
• Managing daily workload, tracking timelines, and ensuring timely delivery of assigned documents.
• Implementing review comments and client feedback accurately under senior guidance.
• Communicating progress, risks, and potential delays proactively to managers and senior medical writers.
• Interacting with internal stakeholders and, when required, external clients under senior direction.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of medical writing standards, regulatory guidelines, and developments in drug development.
• Ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable regulatory requirements.

This role builds a strong foundation in regulatory medical writing, with exposure to clinical study reports, protocols, narratives, and submission-ready documentation.

Eligibility / Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related discipline (required)
• Master’s degree in life sciences or a related discipline (preferred)
• Ph.D. in life sciences or a related field (preferred)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Writing Trainee within a structured program
• Demonstrated experience in preparing clinical study report narratives with reduced supervision

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of drug development and regulatory medical writing requirements
• Clear understanding of patient narratives and their source data
• Familiarity with clinical study reports, protocols, and regulatory documentation
• Good understanding of statistical principles used in clinical trials
• Ability to interpret, integrate, and summarize complex clinical data accurately
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and document accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple writing tasks and projects simultaneously
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work independently when required
• Proficiency with computers and document management systems

Location & Salary

• Job Location: Mumbai, India
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Employment Type: Full-time

Application Process

Eligible candidates should apply through the official IQVIA careers portal.

Apply here: https://jobs.iqvia.com/en/jobs/R1509786-0

FAQs

Who is eligible for the Associate Medical Writer role?

Candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in life sciences and at least one year of structured medical writing training are eligible.

Is this role suitable for freshers?

This role is not for complete freshers. Candidates should have prior experience as a Medical Writing Trainee or equivalent exposure.

What type of documents will I work on?

You will primarily work on patient narratives, with exposure to clinical study reports, protocols, and regulatory documents.

Is the role remote or onsite?

This is a hybrid role based in Mumbai, combining onsite collaboration with flexible work arrangements.

Does IQVIA provide career growth in medical writing?

Yes. IQVIA offers structured progression paths into Senior Medical Writer, Principal Medical Writer, and regulatory leadership roles.

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Company	IQVIA
Vacancies	Not Disclosed
Required Education	Bachelor’s/Master’s/Ph.D. in Life Sciences
Experience	Minimum 1 year medical writing experience

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