Principal Medical Writer
Annual salary range
₹10 Lakhs - ₹28 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Medical Writer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 47
latest salaries
• updated:
19 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Principal Medical Writer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
6
years
(6
salaries)
|  ₹7 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
7
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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8
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹21.2 L/yr |
9
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹11.9 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
10
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹14.4 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
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Principal Medical Writer Salary in
India ranges between ₹10
Lakhs to ₹28
Lakhs for
6 years of experience to 14 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
47 latest salaries received
from Principal Medical Writer.
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Principal Medical Writer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Principal Medical Writer Salary
6 - 14
years
exp.
(28
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Principal Medical Writer Salary
7 - 11
years
exp.
(7
salaries)
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹21.2 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Medical Writers
1w ago
Excelya
Principal Medical Writer
12 years exp.
1w ago
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Principal Medical Writer
12 years exp.
4w ago
Parexel International
Principal Medical Writer
12 years exp.
1mo ago
ICON Plc
Principal Medical Writer
13 years exp.
1mo ago
Parexel International
Principal Medical Writer
10 years exp.
2mo ago
Syneos Health
Principal Medical Writer
8 years exp.
3mo ago
Syneos Health
Principal Medical Writer
9 years exp.
4mo ago
Syneos Health
Principal Medical Writer
9 years exp.
5mo ago
Krystelis
Principal Medical Writer
10 years exp.
5mo ago
BioQuest Solutions
Principal Medical Writer
7 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
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7 -
10
yrs
exp.
(14 salaries)
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₹11.9 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr | 1 job opening |
6 -
12
yrs
exp.
(9 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹19.4 L/yr | |
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6 -
8
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
|
₹10 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr | |
0 -
7
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹8.4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr | |
8 -
17
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹21.2 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr | |
11 -
13
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹16.3 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
6 -
12
yrs
exp.
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₹12.2 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr | |
8 -
10
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
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10 -
11
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹23.6 L/yr - ₹30.2 L/yr | |
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8 -
9
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹13.3 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr | |
Principal Medical Writer Jobs in India
Principal Medical Writer
· 10-12 years
Merck Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Medical Writer
· 7-10 years
Syneos Health
Kolkata
Principal Medical Writer
· 4-9 years
MilliporeSigma
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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|---|---|
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| ₹2 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹3 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹5.2 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr |
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Principal Medical Writer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Mumbai
Principal Medical Writer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹29.3 L/yr |
Chandigarh
Principal Medical Writer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹29.3 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Medical Writer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹29.3 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Medical Writer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹29.3 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Medical Writer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹29.3 L/yr |
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Principal Medical Writer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Analytics & KPO
Principal Medical Writer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹29.3 L/yr |
Clinical Research
Principal Medical Writer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹29.3 L/yr |
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Pharma
Principal Medical Writer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹29.3 L/yr |
Biotech & Life sciences
Principal Medical Writer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹29.3 L/yr |
Healthcare / Pharma
Principal Medical Writer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹29.3 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Medical Writer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Medical Writer in India?
Salary for a Principal Medical Writer in India ranges between ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 47 latest salaries received from various Principal Medical Writers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Medical Writers?
- Parexel International Principal Medical Writer Salary - ₹16.7 Lakhs per year
- Syneos Health Principal Medical Writer Salary - ₹16.2 Lakhs per year
- Kinapse Principal Medical Writer Salary - ₹12.4 Lakhs per year
- BioQuest Solutions Principal Medical Writer Salary - ₹9.9 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Medical Writer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Medical Writer in India is around ₹10.0 Lakhs per year (₹83.3k per month). 6 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Medical Writer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Medical Writer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Medical Writer can earn is ₹19.4 Lakhs per year (₹1.6L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Medical Writer in India?
- Biotechnology - ₹34.5 Lakhs to 34.5 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 27.0 Lakhs per year
- Healthcare - ₹7.0 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Medical Equipment - ₹8.4 Lakhs to 11.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Medical Writer in India?
- Mumbai - ₹16.3 Lakhs to 32.6 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹7.5 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹8.4 Lakhs to 21.0 Lakhs per year
- Chandigarh - ₹7.0 Lakhs to 16.7 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Medical Writer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Medical Writer based on 3 jobs posted by employers.
- Interpersonal Skills
- Healthcare
- Procurement
- Clinical Data Management
- GCP
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