AstraZeneca
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Posted 6d ago
GCL: C3
Introduction to role
Are you ready to turn complex science into clear, trusted guidance that empowers clinicians and supports appropriate use of medicines? Do you thrive in collaborative, strategy-led environments where technology, AI and continuous improvement accelerate your impact?
Based in Bengaluru, you will join a high-performing team of scientific communicators. They are dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, and compliant medical information related to products marketed in the US. Your work will help healthcare professionals make informed decisions, directly supporting safe and effective patient care. Integrated with global and US partners, you will shape content strategies, bring evidence to life and ensure scientific integrity across multiple formats, all while advancing how we operate through digital solutions.
Accountabilities
Scientific Content Creation: Develop, review, update and maintain high-quality medical content across formats, including US standard responses and localized scientific communication materials that align to product strategies and therapeutic priorities.
Medical Information Response Excellence
Deliver accurate, scientifically balanced and timely answers to Medical Information Requests for US products; design literature searches and custom responses for advanced inquiries from local markets to guide appropriate product use.
Content Systems Mastery: Use medical information and content management systems (GMIP Inquiry, Vault MedComms, PromoMats, AIMI) to streamline creation, review, tracking and reporting, enabling speed and consistency.
Evidence Synthesis: Perform comprehensive literature searches, evaluate evidence quality, and ensure appropriate citation and copyright usage to underpin robust, defensible content.
Quality and Compliance Leadership: Conduct medical accuracy checks, quality assurance, editorial and promotional reviews to uphold scientific integrity and meet regulatory, legal and company standards.
Therapeutic Area Expertise: Build and sustain deep knowledge of assigned disease areas, products and diagnostics, translating insights into relevant, customer-centric content.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with scientific, medical, regulatory, and commercial collaborators, ensuring content aligns to strategic priorities and is consistent across touchpoints.
Program and Project Delivery: Plan, prioritize and manage workstreams to hit breakthroughs, anticipating risks and adapting quickly to keep results on track.
Digital Innovation: Champion and chip in to adoption of digital solutions and new technologies that elevate content quality, reusability and reach—how would you use data and AI to improve response precision and speed?
Essential Skills/Experience
Advanced scientific degree or equivalent experience (PharmD preferred, MD, PhD, or equivalent).
Demonstrated ability in medical information, scientific communications or related roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry.
Clinical and healthcare systems expertise.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex scientific information into clear and compelling messages for diverse audiences.
Scientific/medical writing, communication, and content creation (e.g., slide decks).
Strategic problem solver with strong eye for business, project management, and organizational skills.
Confirmed ability to work across teams or functions and proficiency in using technology/platforms.
Demonstrates strong collaboration skills, shows sensitivity to cultural differences, and remains open to change.
Ability to apply local regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements to Medical Affairs activities and drug information delivery.
Desirable Skills/Experience
Experience developing digital content and/or digital content strategy highly desired.
Experience in mentoring and coaching team members (for senior roles).
Proficiency with systems for managing medical information and content (e.g., GMIP Inquiry, Vault MedComms, PromoMats, AIMI) and familiarity with US medical information processes.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and bold world.
Why AstraZeneca
Here, your difficulty fuels decisions for patients and clinicians, and your ideas are amplified by a diverse set of minds coming together to spark ambitious thinking. You will be part of a digitally savvy, collaborative community that blends ambition with perseverance, curiosity and accountability sit alongside modern technology and ways of working. Close to the heart of our enterprise, you will help the business run faster and better by simplifying processes, accepting innovation and uniting teams around a purpose: to deliver medicines. As you grow your impact, you will influence how science is communicated and how our organization evolves to meet the challenges ahead.
Call to Action
If you are ready to elevate the way scientific evidence reaches healthcare professionals and create lasting impact for patients, submit your application and shape what comes next!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Date Posted 22-Oct-2026
Closing Date 24-Oct-2026
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
