Parexel is looking for a Scientific Specialist for our Medical Communications department. This is a 6 months maternity cover (possible extension) starting in October.

The role requires a self-directed scientific communicator with strong technical expertise, capable of managing complex medical communications projects independently while maintaining high quality standards and stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas, client products, and project goals.
- Produce high-quality scientific content across all communication formats through rigorous research, writing, editing, and verification.
- Own assigned projects/programs end-to-end, independently solving complex technical challenges with minimal oversight.
- Ensure excellent project delivery within scope and deadlines.




- Manage effective communication and collaboration with clients and external stakeholders (authors, opinion leaders) throughout project lifecycles.
- Understand the organization's full range of services and operational processes.

Skills and Experience:

- Very strong prior experience preferred in a similar role, preferably within a medical communications agency workplace.
- Ability to acquire and apply specialized therapy area knowledge.
- Ability to interpret and organize scientific data.
- Ability to understand and implement marketing messages.
- Strong scientific writing competency.
- Proofreading and copyediting skills.
- Ability to quality control own output.

Education:

- Degree and Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Medicine (BSc, BA, PharmD, PhD, MD).

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📌 Scientific Specialist, Medical Communications - 6 month maternity leave at Parexel (India)
🏢 Parexel
📍 India