Novartis

Expert Scientific Writer

Hyderabad (Office) Full time

Job Description Summary

Creation of high-quality complex scientific content, such as publications and foundational core content elements, in line with priorities and scientific narrative defined in SCP. Ownership of content from brief to publication or presentation, for first-time right delivery.


 

Job Description

Expert Scientific Writer


Location – Hyderabad #LI Hybrid


About the Role:

Creation of high-quality complex scientific content, such as publications and foundational core content elements, in line with priorities and scientific narrative defined in SCP. Ownership of content from brief to publication or presentation, for first-time right delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate a command of assigned therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products.

  • Research and write original content for publications activities (primary and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters), slide presentations and other materials.

  • Prepare meeting materials for satellite symposia (agenda, slide content, speaker briefings etc), and reports from advisory boards and other internal or external meetings.

  • Develop content that is scientifically accurate, evidence-based, grammatically accurate, referenced using appropriate sources, and consistent with quality standards for author review, customer review as appropriate, and scientific peer review.

  • Perform internal scientific reviews to ensure quality in line with the scope and scientific messages.

  • Mentor internal team members and help onboard new joiners.

  • As needed, perform quality control (QC) checking / proof reading of the above-mentioned documents to meet stakeholder expectations.

  • Clearly communicate medical scientific concepts in a condensed, audience-appropriate way.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical communications.

  • Minimum science degree or equivalent, B.Sc./equivalent with 5 years Clinical Research (CR) experience, M.Sc./M.Pharm +10 years of clinical research (CR) experience

Desirable Requirements

  • Thorough knowledge of Good Clinical practice. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationship in a matrix and multicultural environment.

  • Demonstrated presentation and diplomacy skills. Strong customer-oriented mindset.

  • Excellent oral/written communication skills - allowing effective interactions with all levels of the organization; able to present information confidently and effectively to leadership, peers and team

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network.


 

Skills Desired

Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Medical Writing, Regulatory Compliance, Safety