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Expert Scientific Writer

Sanofi
Sanofi
7+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
10 April 24, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill

Expert Scientific Writer – Medical & Publication Writing (Global Pharma / R&D Content)
Sanofi – Business Operations (BO), Hyderabad, India


Job Overview
Sanofi is seeking an Expert Scientific Writer to join its Business Operations team in Hyderabad. This role is responsible for developing high-quality scientific, medical education, and publication content supporting global therapeutic areas across Specialty Care, Vaccines, General Medicines, and R&D functions.

The position plays a critical role in end-to-end scientific communication, including publication planning, content development, and stakeholder engagement across global medical and scientific teams.


Experience Required
Minimum 7+ years of experience in scientific writing, medical communications, or pharmaceutical content development. At least 4+ years of experience in leading therapeutic area (TA)-based scientific communication activities is required.


Educational Qualification
Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline is required.


Key Responsibilities

Scientific & Medical Content Development

  • Develop complex scientific and medical communication content including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and slide decks

  • Ensure content quality, scientific accuracy, and compliance with Good Publication Practices (GPP)

  • Manage end-to-end publication and medical education content lifecycle using approved systems (e.g., PromoMats, iEnvision)

  • Translate scientific data into clear, impactful medical communication materials for global stakeholders

Publication Strategy & Planning

  • Conduct publication gap analysis and support development of annual publication plans

  • Identify key scientific communication opportunities within assigned therapeutic areas

  • Collaborate with cross-functional medical and R&D teams to define publication priorities

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

  • Work closely with global medical affairs, HEVA, and scientific communication teams

  • Engage with healthcare professionals and scientific experts for content validation and insights

  • Collaborate with external vendors and publication partners to ensure timely deliverables

Quality, Compliance & Process Management

  • Ensure adherence to global publication standards, regulatory guidelines, and internal compliance frameworks

  • Maintain documentation and approval workflows across publication systems

  • Improve content quality through continuous feedback integration and process optimization

Team Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

  • Mentor and review work of junior and senior scientific writers

  • Share therapeutic area expertise and contribute to capability building within the team

  • Support development of best practices in scientific communication and publication strategy


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong expertise in medical writing and scientific communication

  • Deep understanding of therapeutic areas and pharmaceutical R&D processes

  • Knowledge of Good Publication Practices (GPP) and regulatory standards

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Ability to independently manage complex scientific writing projects

  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking capabilities

  • Experience in publication planning and medical education strategy

  • Strong project management and organizational skills

  • Ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional teams

  • High attention to scientific detail and accuracy


Preferred Skills

  • Experience in global pharmaceutical or biotech organizations

  • Exposure to multiple therapeutic areas and late-stage clinical development

  • Familiarity with digital publication tools and content management systems

  • Experience in leading scientific writing teams or TA-specific communication programs

  • Strong background in evidence synthesis and literature review


Job Type & Work Model
Full-time | Permanent | Office-based (Hyderabad)


Industry Domain
Pharmaceuticals | Medical Communications | Scientific Writing | R&D | Publication Planning | Life Sciences