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Principal Scientific Writer

10+ years
Not Disclosed
10 June 6, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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

 

Principal Scientific Writer – Sanofi | Hyderabad, India

Location: Hyderabad, India
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Mode: On-site
Experience Level: Senior-level (10+ years)
Salary: Not specified


Job Summary

Sanofi is hiring a Principal Scientific Writer in Hyderabad to lead and deliver high-quality medical communication and publication projects across multiple therapeutic areas. You will take charge of complex content creation, guide junior writers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and directly contribute to strategic publication planning. Ideal for seasoned professionals in medical writing or scientific communications, this role is pivotal in advancing global pharma content strategies.


Key Responsibilities

  • Independently develop complex scientific content including slide decks, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts

  • Lead the end-to-end publication and medical education content lifecycle in systems like PromoMats and iEnvision

  • Act as a subject matter expert and mentor for junior and senior scientific writers

  • Collaborate across therapeutic areas and franchises to support multiple global publications

  • Recommend and implement best practices for process improvement and content quality

  • Guide scientific communication planning by supporting medical departments and stakeholder teams

  • Interact directly with healthcare professionals and publication stakeholders

  • Contribute to digital transformation and innovation in scientific content delivery

  • Support budget planning, vendor management, and project resourcing as required


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in scientific content creation, especially in medical communication and publications

  • 4+ years of experience in a leadership or mentoring capacity preferred

  • Proficient in scientific writing platforms (PromoMats, iEnvision/Datavision)

  • Strong domain expertise in therapeutic areas and publication development

  • Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or medicine (PhD, MPharm, MBBS, MD preferred)

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication in English

  • Stakeholder management, team collaboration, and independent working ability

  • Experience in project management and strategic communication planning


Perks & Benefits

  • Work with cutting-edge technologies and a high-performing global pharma content team

  • Opportunity to lead cross-functional writing projects across diverse therapeutic areas

  • Be part of a future-focused healthcare innovator embracing digital transformation

  • Structured support for career development and global exposure

  • Inclusive workplace with commitment to equality and continuous learning


Company Description

Sanofi is a leading global healthcare company, pioneering innovative medical solutions in areas like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, immunology, and chronic care. With a firm focus on digital healthcare transformation, Sanofi's India hub plays a crucial role in advancing global health outcomes through scientific communication and medical innovation.


Work Mode

On-site – Hyderabad, India


Call to Action

Are you ready to take your scientific writing career to the next level? Join Sanofi and contribute to high-impact medical communication that makes a real difference in patient lives.
Apply now and be a part of Sanofi’s mission to pursue progress and discover the extraordinary.