Job Description

Job description:

If you are looking for challenging and rewarding work which combines your understanding of medical science and aptitude for writing into one unique job, the Associate Medical Writer role is for you. This is an opportunity to grow your career and make a greater impact on the lives around you.

Please Note:

Cactus Life Sciences is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events.


Job responsibilities:
Use scientific expertise to develop high-quality, publication-ready scientific documents for SciComms and Medical Information clientele, including MSL slide decks, infographics, congress materials, literature searches, standard response letters/medical information letters, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and HCP engagement content according to client needs under the guidance of the scientific leads with excellent attention to detail. Work with international pharmaceutical clients and liaise with internal and external stakeholders including authors, reviewers and key opinion leaders across therapeutic areas with guidance from scientific leads. Effectively and proactively communicate with team members, authors/faculty, clients and vendors. Attend workshops/seminars/trainings to hone your skills and contribute to organizational objectives. Proofreading and data-checking of scientific documents. Attending client and other external meetings and supporting senior team members as needed.

Qualifications and prerequisites:
1+ years of experience in relevant fields of scientific writing. PhD/MD (Pharmacology) OR PhD (Life Sciences) OR PharmD OR MPharm/M.Sc with a good understanding of clinical research and medical communication. Clear, concise, scientific style of writing, with a high level of attention to detail and excellent language skills. Ability to adapt writing style to different materials and target audiences. Basic knowledge of biostatistics. Literature reviewing and evaluation capabilities. Very good working knowledge of MS Office.

Application process:

Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds. For this role, the process starts with a Technical Interview with the hiring managers, followed by a Technical Assessment, where candidates will have agreed upon timeline to complete the task. The final round will be the HR Interview. All interactions will be conducted virtually via MS Teams.

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently. Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page. Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration. Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.

About Us:

At Cactus Life Sciences (cactuslifesciences.com), we believe the future of medical communications lies at the intersection of science, technology, and human connection. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, India, and Japan, we help biopharmaceutical organizations redefine scientific exchange--leveraging AI, automation, and innovation while keeping patients at the heart of everything we do.


Our expertise spans medical strategy, scientific content development, and medical education across therapeutic areas and the product lifecycle. By blending scientific rigor, agile operational models, and future-ready technologies, we partner with medical affairs teams to catalyze their transformation, adapt to a changing landscape, and drive meaningful outcomes for healthcare communities worldwide.