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Expert Scientific Writer

Novartis
Novartis
8+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad, India
10 Feb. 12, 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, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Expert Scientific Writer – Medical Communications | Publications & Clinical Content

Location: Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)
Job ID: REQ-10069614
Function: Research & Development / Medical Communications
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Experience Required: Minimum 8 years in Medical Communications

ThePharmaDaily.com is featuring an opportunity for an experienced Expert Scientific Writer to join a global pharmaceutical research and development organization. This senior-level role is ideal for professionals with deep expertise in medical communications, publication strategy, and scientific content development within clinical research and regulated environments.

This position focuses on the creation of high-quality, complex scientific content aligned with strategic clinical publication plans (SCPs), ensuring accurate, evidence-based communication for internal and external stakeholders.

Role Overview

As an Expert Scientific Writer, you will lead the development of scientifically rigorous publications and foundational content elements. You will own deliverables from brief through publication or presentation, ensuring first-time-right execution and compliance with global quality and regulatory standards.

You will work in a matrixed, cross-functional environment and serve as a subject matter expert across assigned therapeutic areas and products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality scientific content including primary manuscripts, review articles, abstracts, posters, and slide decks

  • Create foundational core content aligned with strategic clinical publication plans

  • Prepare materials for satellite symposia, advisory boards, and scientific meetings, including agendas, speaker briefs, and post-meeting reports

  • Ensure all materials are scientifically accurate, evidence-based, properly referenced, and aligned with quality and compliance standards

  • Perform internal scientific reviews to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with key scientific messages

  • Conduct quality control (QC) review and proofreading of complex scientific documents

  • Clearly communicate complex medical and scientific concepts to diverse audiences, including healthcare professionals and leadership teams

  • Mentor junior team members and support onboarding of new scientific writers

  • Collaborate effectively within cross-functional and multicultural teams

Educational Qualifications

  • Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related scientific discipline

  • Preferred: Master’s degree (M.Sc., M.Pharm) or equivalent advanced qualification

  • Candidates with B.Sc. and minimum 5 years of clinical research experience may be considered

  • Candidates with M.Sc./M.Pharm and extensive clinical research experience (up to 10 years) preferred

Experience Required

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in medical communications, scientific writing, or clinical research documentation

  • Demonstrated experience in publication writing, including manuscripts, abstracts, and congress materials

  • Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical research processes

  • Experience working in global, matrixed pharmaceutical or biotech environments

Core Competencies

  • Strong therapeutic area knowledge and product expertise

  • Advanced scientific literature analysis and referencing skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Ability to present complex scientific data confidently to cross-functional teams and leadership

  • High attention to detail and regulatory compliance

  • Strong stakeholder management and customer-oriented mindset

Why This Role Is Strategic

This role is central to clinical development, medical affairs, and global publication strategy. It supports regulatory-aligned scientific communication and enhances evidence dissemination across global healthcare ecosystems.

Professionals seeking senior-level careers in medical writing, scientific communications, publication planning, regulatory-aligned content development, and pharmaceutical R&D will find this role aligned with long-term growth in global life sciences organizations.

Explore more global pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, regulatory affairs, and medical writing careers at ThePharmaDaily.com.