Medical Writing Specialist

About the role

Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), a major public tertiary care and teaching hospital in Karachi, is hiring a full-time, on-site Medical Writing Specialist. The specialist develops, writes and edits scientific and medical documents such as manuscripts, research proposals, clinical reports, conference abstracts and educational materials, working closely with clinicians and researchers.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinicians and researchers to interpret data and ensure accuracy and clarity of medical content.
• Align documents with relevant guidelines and journal requirements.
• Conduct literature reviews, organize references and maintain document version control.
• Support the preparation of presentations and training materials.
• Meet deadlines while upholding high standards of scientific integrity and ethical reporting.

Required profile

• Master's degree in a health sciences, biomedical or related field.
• Prior experience in medical or scientific writing is highly advantageous.
• Excellent command of written English, with strong grammar, structure and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, clinical research processes and ethical standards in publication.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple projects and meet strict timelines.

Required skills

• Medical writing and scientific writing for manuscripts, reports and academic publications.
• Medical communications and writing for clinical and educational audiences.
• Research skills: literature review, data interpretation and reference management.
• Proficiency with common writing and reference tools (word processing software, citation managers) is preferred.