Expert Scientific Writer

Why This Role Matters
The Expert Scientific Writer role at Novartis is critical in ensuring accurate, high-quality scientific communication across global healthcare ecosystems. By transforming complex clinical and scientific data into clear, impactful content, this role supports informed decision-making among healthcare professionals and stakeholders. It strengthens scientific narratives, enhances medical education, and ultimately contributes to better patient outcomes worldwide.

Job Description
The Expert Scientific Writer is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality scientific and medical content aligned with global medical affairs strategies. This role involves end-to-end ownership of content creation, including medical education materials, congress presentations, and advisory board resources. The position requires strong collaboration with cross-functional global teams to ensure scientific accuracy, compliance, and consistency across therapeutic areas.

Key Features of the Role:
• Hybrid role based in Hyderabad with global collaboration
• Focus on therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal, Neuroscience, or Immunology
• Strategic involvement in global scientific communication
• Opportunity to work on congress, symposia, and advisory board content
• High exposure to Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams
• Emphasis on content quality, compliance, and governance
• Use of digital tools and structured content platforms

Responsibilities
• Develop scientifically rigorous materials including slide decks, congress content, and advisory board materials
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency in all scientific communications
• Own end-to-end delivery of multiple scientific content projects
• Interpret and synthesize complex clinical and scientific data
• Provide scientific insights and address data-related queries
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical, and Commercial teams
• Support publication planning and research activities
• Integrate feedback from stakeholders to refine content
• Maintain compliance with SOPs, templates, and governance standards
• Ensure audit readiness and adherence to documentation protocols
• Promote harmonization of scientific communication across regions
• Utilize digital platforms for content lifecycle management and optimization

Required Qualifications
• Extensive experience in scientific or medical writing
• Strong expertise in at least one therapeutic area (Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal, Neuroscience, Immunology)
• Proven ability to communicate complex scientific data effectively
• Experience working in global, cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of compliance and medical review processes

Educational Requirements:
• Minimum B.Sc with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Preferred: PhD / MD / Postdoctoral qualification with 5+ years of experience

Experience and Skills:
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare communications
• Strong data interpretation and scientific storytelling skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines
• Expertise in content development for medical education and publications
• Familiarity with digital content tools and modular platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Experience in stakeholder management and collaboration

Salary Insights
• Competitive senior-level salary package
• Performance-based incentives and global exposure
• Additional benefits aligned with strategic and expert-level roles

Company Overview
Novartis is a global leader in healthcare innovation, focused on reimagining medicine to improve and extend lives. With a strong presence in research, development, and medical affairs, Novartis is committed to delivering high-quality scientific solutions and advancing global healthcare through innovation and collaboration.

FAQs
• What type of content will I develop?
Scientific materials like slide decks, congress presentations, and advisory board content.

• Is therapeutic area expertise required?
Yes, in at least one key area such as Oncology or Cardiovascular.

• Does the role involve global collaboration?
Yes, it involves working with international cross-functional teams.

• What experience is preferred?
Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare scientific writing.

• What qualifications are ideal?
Advanced degrees like PhD or MD are preferred.

Application Tips
• Highlight experience in scientific/medical writing and publications
• Showcase expertise in a relevant therapeutic area
• Include examples of congress materials, slide decks, or manuscripts
• Emphasize experience with global teams and cross-functional collaboration
• Demonstrate strong data interpretation and storytelling skills
• Tailor your CV to reflect content strategy and compliance experience