Scientific Editor

BANGALORE (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 8/7/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONINDEGENELife Sciences / Healthcare Technology / Consulting
Indegene

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Indegene is hiring a Scientific Editor for its Bengaluru location. This role offers the opportunity to work on global healthcare and pharmaceutical projects.

Key Responsibilities

Proofreading

Review deliverables using quality checklists.
Verify consistency between source documents and final outputs.
Check grammar, formatting, style, alignment, and language.
Suggest editorial improvements.

Copy Editing

Convert scientific language into reader-friendly English.
Edit content for clarity, readability, and accuracy.
Apply AMA, Vancouver, and client-specific style guides.
Identify inconsistencies and scientific data conflicts.
Improve logical flow and document quality.

Compliance

Follow ISMS, ISO, CMMI, and organizational quality standards.
Maintain confidentiality and copyright compliance.
Ensure adherence to client guidelines.

Learning & Development

Participate in internal training.
Develop reviewing and editing expertise.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Any Graduate (Life Sciences background preferred).
2–6 years of experience in scientific editing, medical communications, or healthcare content quality review.

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

Scientific Writing
Medical Editing
Copy Editing
Language Editing
AMA Style Guide
Vancouver Style
Proofreading
Editorial Review
Medical Communications

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Salary packages are consistent with industry benchmarks for medical editing and medical communications roles in top IT-healthcare firms in Bengaluru.

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

Indegene is a digital-first commercialization company for the life sciences industry. They partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to bring their products to market and drive sales throughout the lifecycle. Indegene leverages a unique blend of scientific expertise, digital technology, and medical knowledge to provide a range of commercialization and medical solutions.

TEAM SIZE: 5,001-10,000 employees
INDUSTRY: Life Sciences / Healthcare Technology / Consulting

EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP

Excellent growth trajectory in scientific communications and medical publishing, with potential to move into senior editor, lead medical writer, or content quality management roles.

APPLICATION ADVISORY

Highlight your familiarity with standard medical style guides (such as AMA or Vancouver style) and present examples of your copy editing and proofreading expertise.

READY TO SUBMIT?

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