Job title: Medical Writer

Company: GlaxoSmithKline

Job description: Job Description : Site Name: Bengaluru Luxor North Tower Posted Date: Jun 1 2022 Ready to help shape the future of healthcare? At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four years, improving R&D, becoming a leader in Consu

Job Description : Site Name: Bengaluru Luxor North Tower Posted Date: Jun 1 2022 Ready to help shape the future of healthcare At GSK, we have already delivered unprecedented change over the past four years, improving R&D, becoming a leader in Consumer Healthcare, strengthening our leadership, and transforming our commercial execution. Now, we’re making the most significant changes we’ve made to our business in over 20 years. We’re on track to separate and create two new companies in 2022: New GSK with a leading portfolio of vaccines and specialty medicines as well as R&D based on immune system and genetics science and a new world-leading consumer healthcare company of loved and trusted brands. With new ambition comes new purpose. For New GSK, this is to unite science, talent, and technology to get ahead of disease together – all with the clear ambition of delivering human health impact stronger and more sustainable shareholder returns and as a new GSK where outstanding people thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it. How we do all this is through our people and our culture. A culture that is ambitious for patients – so we deliver what matters better and faster accountable for impact – with clear ownership of goals and support to succeed and where we do the right thing. So, if you’re ready to improve the lives of billions, join us at this exciting moment in our journey. Join our challenge to get Ahead Together. Job Purpose The Medical Writer is expected to work under guidance of a mentor or independently, facilitating delivery of the written assignments through proactive coordination of stakeholders to build content. The writer understands trial designs and interpretation of statistically analyzed clinical research data. The writer should be able to meet the quality standards of the global organization. The Medical Writer is responsible for the final deliverable and is expected to work in complex matrix organizations. Key Responsibilities Completes assignments under guidance of a mentor or independently (this may include sections, or whole documents). Authors clinical regulatory documents following defined templates. Independently builds and expands capabilities to work on increasingly complex assignments. Understands the importance of consistency and quality level for all documents. Establishes network of communication and continuously builds these relationships with stakeholders to facilitate efficient execution of assignment. Participates in document planning and review meetings. Proactively raises and discusses concerns/ issues in an open and timely manner within the global Medical Writing Team Promotes high scientific and medical writing standards by pointing out obvious flaws and proposing alternatives. Interprets and communicates clinical data clearly and succinctly and at an appropriate level for the audience. Minimum Level of Education Required – MSc or MPharm Area of Specialization – Life Sciences Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience Required – Up to 2 years writing experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus. Why is it required – This is the minimum post graduate qualification required for this entry grade. The role will require a good understanding of complex regulatory writing processes including data interpretation & skills to communicate information to target audiences. The post graduate qualification should reflect experience of independently conducting scientific research, data interpretation and ability to write for a scientific audience. A PhD would warrant the next level entry grade. Job-Related Experience sections above that are required for the job :- Demonstrates knowledge of scientific methodology in the design, conduct and description of clinical research. Demonstrates understanding of how to interpret, describe and document clinical data. Ability to understand importance of International Committee for Harmonisation (ICH) / Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Possesses good working knowledge of statistical principles used in clinical research Shows good attention to detail Possesses necessary computer skills and general computer literacy. Excellent English language skills (verbal and written) Knowledge & Application:- The level of knowledge required will be applied to work on assignments (to some extent) independently, facilitating delivery of the written assignments through proactive coordination of stakeholders to build content. The writer should be able to meet the quality standards of the global organization. The Medical Writer is responsible for the final deliverable and is expected to work in complex matrix organizations. Problem Solving & Innovation:- Actively participates in document planning and review meetings. Demonstrates understanding of how to interpret and describe clinical data Proactively raises and discusses concerns/ issues in an open and timely manner within the global Medical Writing Team Promotes high medical writing standards by pointing out obvious flaws and proposing alternatives. Interaction:- Participates in document planning and review meetings. Raises and discusses concerns/ issues in an open and timely manner within the global team at GSK Pharma Establishes network of communication and builds these relationships with stakeholders to facilitate efficient execution of assignment Has ability to interpret and describe clinical data and discuss with team. Promotes high medical writing standards by pointing out obvious flaws and proposing alternatives. Multi-Cultural Requirements:- The role requires interactions in multicultural settings and in diverse environments for discussion with peers, project team members and stakeholders. The role also may require interactions with co-workers who are in virtual remote teams. Impact:- The role will contribute to delivery of clinical R&D project milestones and ensures consistently high quality by doing the following: Completes assignments under guidance of a mentor (this may include sections, or whole documents and following defined templates). Promotes high medical writing standards by pointing out obvious flaws Has ability to interpret, describe and document clinical data and discuss with team May attend planning, coordination and review meetings. At GSK we value diversity (Gender, LGBTQ +, PwD etc.) and treat all candidates equally. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, supportive of one another, and know their work makes an important contribution. .LI-GSK Our goal is to be one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies. 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Location: Bangalore, Karnataka

Job date: Sat, 04 Jun 2022 22:56:05 GMT

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