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Expert Scientific Writer

Novartis
Novartis
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
1 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: Minimum science degree or equivalent. MSc, PhD, PharmD, or MD preferred Skills: Building Construction, Clinical Practices, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Hazard Identification, Health Sciences, Immunology, Intensive Care UnIT (Icu), Internal Control, Intern

Expert Scientific Writer

Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid Office Model)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 5+ Years in Medical Communications or Medical Writing
Application Deadline: May 14, 2026
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Medical Communications / Clinical Research


Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and scientifically driven Expert Scientific Writer to manage and deliver high-quality medical communication projects across multiple therapeutic areas and brands. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing scientifically accurate medical content, managing publication deliverables, supporting congress activities, and ensuring compliance with industry publication standards and internal quality guidelines.

This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in medical writing, publication development, clinical research communication, and scientific content strategy within pharmaceutical or healthcare environments.


Key Responsibilities

Scientific Writing & Medical Content Development

  • Research, develop, and write high-quality medical communication deliverables including:
    • Primary & Review Manuscripts
    • Abstracts
    • Posters
    • Slide Presentations
    • Medical Education Materials
    • Congress Reports
    • Advisory Board Reports
    • Satellite Symposia Content
  • Interpret and apply complex clinical and scientific data into audience-appropriate communication materials.
  • Develop scientifically accurate, evidence-based, and publication-ready content aligned with medical communication standards.

Publication & Congress Support

  • Prepare materials for:
    • Satellite Symposia
    • Scientific Meetings
    • Advisory Boards
    • Internal Medical Discussions
  • Create:
    • Meeting agendas
    • Speaker briefing materials
    • Scientific slide content
    • Event summaries and reports
  • Support publication planning activities and scientific communication strategies.

Quality Control & Compliance

  • Perform:
    • Quality Control (QC) reviews
    • Proofreading
    • Reference verification
    • Scientific accuracy checks
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • Internal SOPs
    • Medical communication workflows
    • Industry publication guidelines including GPP3
  • Maintain accurate citations, bibliographies, and annotated references using reference management systems.

Project & Stakeholder Management

  • Work collaboratively with service teams, medical teams, and leadership to establish realistic project timelines.
  • Manage multiple projects across different therapeutic areas and brands simultaneously.
  • Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to various stakeholder audiences.
  • Support cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement throughout project execution.

Therapeutic & Scientific Expertise

  • Demonstrate strong scientific understanding of:
    • Assigned therapeutic areas
    • Disease states
    • Clinical data interpretation
    • Product-related scientific information
  • Apply analytical thinking and scientific judgment in developing strategic medical communication content.

Required Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:
    • Life Sciences
    • Pharmacy
    • Biotechnology
    • Biomedical Sciences
    • Clinical Research
    • Healthcare Sciences
    • Or related scientific disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced Degree preferred:
    • MSc
    • PhD
    • PharmD
    • MD
  • Certifications in:
    • Medical Writing
    • Scientific Communication
    • Clinical Research
    • Regulatory Writing
    • Drug Development