Consultant Medical Writer – Systematic Literature Review (SLR) & Meta-analysis

Engagement Details
Duration: Up to 4 months
Engagement: Full time contract
Location: Remote
Start: Immediate

We are looking for an experienced Medical Writer to join a high-impact project supporting Systematic Literature Reviews (SLR) and Meta-analysis for a global healthcare engagement.
This is a full-time consultant opportunity (up to 4 months) for professionals with hands-on experience delivering end-to-end evidence synthesis projects.

Key Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive SLR protocols (PICOS, eligibility criteria, methodology) aligned with PRISMA guidelines.
Design and document systematic literature search strategies across scientific databases.
Perform title/abstract and full-text screening with documented inclusion/exclusion rationale.
Conduct data extraction using standardized templates and validate extracted data for statistical analysis.
Assess study quality using RoB2 and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS/NOC), as applicable.




Develop qualitative evidence synthesis and interpret findings.
Prepare high-quality SLR reports, manuscripts, and publications, integrating statistical outputs, PRISMA flow diagrams, and supporting review cycles.

Required Experience
Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Public Health, or related field (PhD/MD/PharmD preferred).
Demonstrated experience in Systematic Literature Reviews and Meta-analysis projects.
Strong understanding of PRISMA, PICOS, evidence synthesis methodologies, and critical appraisal tools.
Experience with literature databases such as PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and related platforms.
Experience in scientific publications, clinical evaluation reports, or evidence generation is an advantage.
Excellent scientific writing and communication skills.

If you have successfully delivered end-to-end SLR projects and are available to join immediately or at short notice, we'd love to connect.
Please send your updated CV

📌 Medical Writer – SLR (India)
🏢 HealthMinds Consulting
📍 India