Medical Writer
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₹2 Lakhs - ₹9 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byMedical Writer Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025)
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latest salaries
• updated:
8 Mar 2025
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Medical Writer Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹9 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 7 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 99 latest salaries received from Medical Writer.
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| Company name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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Labcorp Medical Writer Salary
2 years exp |  | |
Syneos Health Medical Writer Salary
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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Chennai
(52 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(6 salaries)
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr | |
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5
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Chennai
(6 salaries)
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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr | |
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5
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(5 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr | |
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9
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exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹3.9 L/yr | |
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5
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6.1 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr | |
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3
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr | |
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4 -
5
yrs
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹8.1 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr | |
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3
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Medical Writers
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Jeen Edtech
Medical Writer
2 years exp.
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HCLTech
Medical Writer
3 years exp.
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Accenture
Medical Writer
4 years exp.
2d ago
Techieshubhdeep it Solutions
Medical Writer
2 years exp.
3d ago
HCLTech
Medical Writer
3 years exp.
5d ago
TrialGuna
Medical Writer
6 years exp.
5d ago
HCL Group
Medical Writer
2 years exp.
6d ago
S3 Global Solutions LLP
Medical Writer
2 years exp.
6d ago
HCLTech
Medical Writer
2 years exp.
6d ago
Cliantha Research
Medical Writer
3 years exp.
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Medical Writer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(21
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
2
years
(36
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr |
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3
years
(15
salaries)
| ₹0.4 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr |
4
years
(18
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
5
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Medical Writer Jobs in Chennai
Medical Writer
· 4-7 years
India Medtronic Pvt. Ltd
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Medical Writer
· 4-8 years
Sun Pharma
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Medical Writer
· 1-4 years
BVG India Ltd.
Pune
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Parexel International
Senior Medical Writer in Mohali/Chandigarh
• posted on 31 Aug 2021
Likes
A great company to start your career and give a push. One of the best in the industry in compensation for freshers.
read more- Job security - Good
Dislikes
Initial compensation is good but growth is slow. There is no set criteria for promotions and a lot of politics in the process with a favoritism.
read more- Promotions - Poor
+2 more
HCLTech
Medical Writer in Chennai
• posted on 08 Jan 2025
Likes
Working culture is excellent. Peaceful environment to work.
- Skill development - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
Major dissatisfaction is salary hike. They didn't provide hike although you got excellent appraisal.
read moreSyneos Health
Senior Medical Writer in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 30 Dec 2023
Likes
Great company to work having good work life balance. Managers are supportive.
- Skill development - Good
+3 more
Dislikes
Salary not at par as per market standard.
- Promotions - Poor
Alcon
Senior Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 12 Mar 2025
Likes
Company is leader in Ophthalmology space Strong Vision Compensation >= 100% Variable payouts
read more- Salary - Good
+2 more
Dislikes
Immediate manager has too much control. If RM is toxic, then it will override good company culture Growth or Promotions could be slow. Visibility or growth in the company is purely at the mercy of reporting manager.
read more- Skill development - Poor
+2 more
Meril
Manager in Vapi
• posted on 30 Jun 2022
Likes
...s very good. The seniors, teammates are cooperative and welcome new initiatives. Compensation is fair, provided your performance is exemplary.
read more- Salary - Good
+6 more
Dislikes
At times internal politics takes toll on you especially when you deliver 9/10 jobs. That 1 job which you didn't do ( because it was never a priority) will be marked by your boss and no proper handover.
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Medical Writer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Medical Writer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr |
Mumbai
Medical Writer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Medical Writer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
Pune
Medical Writer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr |
New Delhi
Medical Writer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Medical Writer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Pharma Medical Writer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Medical Writer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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Analytics & KPO Medical Writer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr |
Clinical Research Medical Writer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr |
Education & Training Medical Writer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Medical Writer Salaries
What is the salary of a Medical Writer in India?
Salary for a Medical Writer in India ranges between ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 99 latest salaries received from various Medical Writers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Medical Writers?
- Labcorp Medical Writer Salary - ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
- Syneos Health Medical Writer Salary - ₹5.8 Lakhs per year
- Medvarsity Online Medical Writer Salary - ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
- Parexel International Medical Writer Salary - ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
- Fortrea Development India Private Limited Medical Writer Salary - ₹5.4 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Medical Writer in India?
Average starting Salary for Medical Writer in India is around ₹2.0 Lakhs per year (₹16.7k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Medical Writer.
What is the highest salary for a Medical Writer in India?
Highest salary that a Medical Writer can earn is ₹12.6 Lakhs per year (₹1.1L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Medical Writer in India?
- Pharma - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 13.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 11.4 Lakhs per year
- Healthcare - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 9.0 Lakhs per year
- Legal - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 3.5 Lakhs per year
- Analytics & KPO - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 2.5 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Medical Writer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 24.9 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 24.2 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 12.6 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 13.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Medical Writer?
These are the top skills of a Medical Writer based on 20 jobs posted by employers.
- Project Management
- Healthcare
- Research
- Content Writing
- Pharmacovigilance
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