Scientific Writer – Toxicology & Non-Clinical Submissions
Eli Lilly and Company is hiring a Scientific Writer – Global Scientific Communications Toxicology & Non-Clinical Submissions in Bengaluru. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in Scientific Writing, Regulatory Writing, Toxicology Documentation, IND Submissions, eCTD Publishing, ADME Reporting, and Non-Clinical Drug Development.
📋 Job Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Scientific Writer – Toxicology & Non-Clinical Submissions |
| Company | Eli Lilly and Company |
| Location | Bengaluru |
| Department | Global Scientific Communications |
| Job ID | R-106747 |
| Application Deadline | 30 June 2026 |
✍️ Scientific Writing Responsibilities
- Plan, write, review, and finalize non-clinical scientific documents.
- Prepare toxicology and ADME study reports.
- Develop scientific content using approved templates.
- Ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain consistency across regulatory documents.
- Support document review and approval workflows.
📑 Regulatory Submission Responsibilities
- Support IND submission activities.
- Assist with Marketing Authorization Applications (MAA).
- Prepare briefing books and regulatory responses.
- Coordinate non-clinical submission deliverables.
- Manage eCTD document content and publishing activities.
- Support global regulatory documentation requirements.
📊 Project Management Responsibilities
- Manage document timelines and milestones.
- Coordinate cross-functional scientific reviews.
- Track submission deliverables and deadlines.
- Identify project risks and mitigation plans.
- Communicate project progress with stakeholders.
🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Toxicology Scientists
- ADME Scientists
- Pathologists
- PK Scientists
- PD Scientists
- Discovery Biologists
- Environmental Risk Assessment Teams
- Regulatory Affairs Professionals
🎓 Eligible Qualifications
- M.Pharm
- Pharm.D
- M.Sc Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Toxicology
- Pharmacology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Related Scientific Disciplines
💡 Preferred Skills
- Scientific Writing
- Regulatory Writing
- Toxicology Documentation
- Non-Clinical Study Reports
- IND Submissions
- eCTD Publishing
- ADME Documentation
- Pharmacokinetics (PK)
- Pharmacodynamics (PD)
- Project Management
🌟 Why Join Lilly?
- Work on global drug development programs.
- Exposure to worldwide regulatory submissions.
- Collaborative scientific environment.
- Career growth in Medical & Regulatory Writing.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Work with one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.
📈 Career Path
- Scientific Writer
- Senior Scientific Writer
- Regulatory Writing Specialist
- Principal Scientific Writer
- Medical Writing Manager
- Associate Director – Scientific Communications
- Director – Regulatory & Scientific Writing
📝 Resume Tips
- Highlight scientific and regulatory writing experience.
- Mention IND, MAA, NDA, or eCTD submission exposure.
- Include toxicology, ADME, PK, and PD documentation experience.
- Showcase project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Mention publication, report writing, or regulatory submission projects.
- Keep your resume ATS-friendly and achievement-focused.
🎯 Interview Preparation Tips
- Revise non-clinical drug development processes.
- Understand toxicology and ADME study documentation.
- Review IND and MAA submission requirements.
- Learn eCTD structure and publishing concepts.
- Prepare examples demonstrating scientific writing expertise.
- Review project management and timeline management scenarios.
- Research Lilly's therapeutic areas and pipeline.
❓ Common Interview Questions
- What is the purpose of an IND submission?
- Explain the structure of an eCTD submission.
- What is ADME and why is it important?
- How do you ensure scientific accuracy in reports?
- What are the key sections of a toxicology study report?
- How do you manage multiple document deadlines?
- Describe your experience with regulatory writing.
- How do you handle reviewer comments and document revisions?
- What challenges have you faced in scientific writing projects?
- Why do you want to join Lilly?
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Which location is hiring?
Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Q2. What experience is required?
Typically 2–4 years of scientific or regulatory writing experience.
Q3. Which qualifications are eligible?
M.Pharm, Pharm.D, M.Sc Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, and related disciplines.
Q4. Is regulatory writing experience preferred?
Yes, experience in scientific writing, regulatory documentation, and submissions is highly valuable.
Q5. What is the application deadline?
30 June 2026.
📝 How to Apply
- Review the complete job description carefully.
- Update your resume with scientific writing and regulatory submission experience.
- Highlight toxicology, ADME, PK/PD, and eCTD exposure.
- Showcase project management and cross-functional collaboration experience.
- Apply only if your qualifications align with the role requirements.
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