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Expert Scientific Writer

Opella
Opella
4-8 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 30, 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 – Pharmaceutical & Healthcare

Location: Hyderabad, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 8 Years (including 4+ years in a leadership role)
Application Deadline: February 28, 2026


About Opella

Opella is a global self-care leader with one of the largest and purest portfolios in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) and Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. Headquartered in France, Opella supports more than 500 million consumers worldwide through its mission to make self-care simple, accessible, and effective.

With 100+ trusted brands, 11,000 employees globally, 13 advanced manufacturing sites, and four specialized science and innovation centers, Opella is home to iconic healthcare brands such as Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale, and Mucosolvan. As a B Corp–certified organization, Opella is committed to improving both human health and environmental sustainability.


Role Overview

The Expert Scientific Writer will lead the creation of high-quality, complex scientific and medical content across publications and medical education platforms. This role requires independent ownership of content development, deep therapeutic expertise, and the ability to guide and review work produced by senior and junior scientific writers.

You will manage end-to-end publication workflows, including documentation and approvals through systems such as PromoMats and Datavision, while collaborating closely with internal teams, medical stakeholders, and external partners.


Key Responsibilities

Scientific Content & Publications

  • Develop complex medical and scientific content including slide decks, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and medical education materials.

  • Ensure content accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to internal and external publication standards.

  • Act as a subject-matter expert in assigned therapeutic areas.

Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

  • Coach, mentor, and review content developed by senior and junior scientific writers.

  • Promote best practices and contribute to continuous improvement within scientific communication teams.

  • Support professional development through ongoing knowledge sharing and expertise building.

Process & Strategy

  • Conduct publication-need analyses and support regional publication planning activities.

  • Implement annual publication plans and associated execution strategies.

  • Collaborate with vendors to deliver publication outputs as per defined processes and timelines.

  • Utilize advanced training tools and feedback-driven improvements to enhance content delivery.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Maintain strong relationships with medical, scientific, and healthcare professionals.

  • Work closely with regional scientific communication teams and medical departments to develop customized deliverables.

  • Provide strategic publication support with institutions and individuals serving as key resources.


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, or a Medical Degree.

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare scientific content creation.

    • At least 4 years in a leadership or mentoring role.

  • Technical Skills:

    • Strong exposure to therapeutic area knowledge, publication submissions, and/or project management.

    • Experience with medical education and scientific communication processes.

  • Soft Skills:

    • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

  • Language Skills:

    • Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.


Why Join Opella?

At Opella, you will engage in purpose-driven scientific work that directly supports global self-care initiatives. You will be empowered to innovate, lead, and grow within a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

Our Values in Action:

  • All In Together: Collaboration, trust, and shared accountability

  • Courageous: Thoughtful risk-taking and creative problem-solving

  • Outcome-Driven: Integrity-led results with real-world impact

  • Radically Simple: Clarity and simplicity for teams and consumers alike

Join Opella and be part of a mission that puts health in people’s hands—worldwide.