Summary:
As a key contributor within the R&D organization at Hollister Incorporated, the Scientific Communications Writer will play a critical role in transforming complex technical data and research findings into compelling, accurate, and accessible scientific content. This individual will partner with Ostomy Technology Development and cross functional business teams to support the development of technical publications, white papers, abstracts, and internal education materials. The ideal candidate will have strong scientific acumen, data interpretation skills, publications and a solid foundation in statistics and testing methodologies commonly used in medical devices or healthcare research.
Responsibilities:
People & Collaboration
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams in R&D to understand scientific narratives and translate them into high-quality technical and educational content.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with technical experts, product development scientists, and global stakeholders to align messaging with Hollister's scientific and innovation strategy.
- Collaborate with statisticians, test engineers, and lab scientists to interpret and communicate results from experiments and clinical evaluations.
Performance & Execution
- Deliver timely, scientifically accurate, and well-structured publications, including slide decks, technical white papers, posters, abstracts, and manuscripts for internal and external dissemination.
- Provide data-driven support for scientific messaging by conducting literature searches, analyzing and summarizing experimental, analytical, or clinical datasets using descriptive and inferential statistics.
- Review and revise draft materials to ensure data integrity, clarity, consistency, and compliance with applicable scientific and regulatory standards.
Process & Methodology
- Support the scientific communication lifecycle—from needs assessment through planning, writing, peer review, and submission/presentation.
- Develop and maintain internal reports and evidence dossiers that summarize the performance and safety of Hollister’s products and technologies, incorporating relevant statistical findings and visualizations.
- Support experimental documentation and reporting in alignment with design control processes, including product testing and method validation summaries.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with Ostomy Technology Development teams to ensure that innovation outputs are captured and communicated effectively through internal knowledge-sharing platforms and external publications.
- Engage with Clinical Education and Marketing to translate technical content into formats that support customer education and training programs.
Essential Functions of the Role**:
- Translate scientific information into technical content by working with cross-functional R&D teams to ensure alignment with Hollister’s scientific messaging.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with subject matter experts to obtain, verify, and clarify technical information for scientific and educational deliverables.
- Interpret experimental and clinical data through collaboration with statisticians and technical experts to support accurate and meaningful communication.
- Create scientific publications and communication materials (e.g., slide decks, white papers, posters, abstracts) that clearly and accurately convey technical content for internal and external audiences.
- Analyze and synthesize data from literature, experimental, and clinical sources to support evidence-based messaging.
- Ensure quality and compliance of scientific materials through review and revision to meet regulatory, editorial, and scientific standards.
Work Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in technical/scientific writing, preferably within an R&D or clinical research function in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.
- Experience interpreting scientific data and testing results, including familiarity with statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, Excel, or Python/R for data analysis).
Education Requirements
- Advanced degree (MS/PhD preferred) in a scientific discipline such as biomedical engineering, life sciences, materials science, pharmacy, or related field.
Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge:
- Solid understanding of experimental design, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
- Ability to translate lab testing and research findings into clear, accurate, and compliant scientific communication.
- Proficiency in analyzing raw data and summarizing results into scientifically valid conclusions.
Soft Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Effective stakeholder management and project coordination.
- Ability to work independently while engaging proactively with cross-functional teams.
Local Specifications (English and Local Language):
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Location - Gurugram
Mode - Hybrid