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Principal Scientific Writer

4-9 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 12, 2025
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

Job Opportunity at Sanofi – Senior Scientific/Medical Communication Specialist

About the Team

Sanofi Business Operations (BO) is a centralized resource organization supporting Specialty Care, Vaccines, General Medicines, CMO, R&D, and Data & Digital functions. Our goal is to act as a strategic partner, delivering high-quality tactical support to Medical, HEVA, and Commercial organizations globally.


Role Overview

This role involves end-to-end ownership of publication and medical education content development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic support for scientific communication. The position requires strong expertise in medical communications, leadership in coaching writers, and collaboration across therapeutic areas and functions to enhance Sanofi’s scientific ecosystem.


Key Responsibilities

Content Development & Process Management

  • Create complex and specialized content independently (e.g., manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks).

  • Manage the publication/medical education content lifecycle, including documentation and approvals in PromoMats/iEnvision.

  • Conduct publication needs analyses and implement publication plans for assigned therapeutic areas.

  • Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outputs within timelines and budgets.

  • Leverage digital tools and training techniques to enhance effectiveness and innovation in medical communication.

People & Collaboration

  • Build and maintain effective relationships with medical and scientific stakeholders.

  • Engage with healthcare professionals on publication and medical education content.

  • Coach, mentor, and review work of senior and junior writers to ensure quality and knowledge sharing.

  • Support team capability-building and contribute to best practice development.

  • Partner with SBO technology and customer engagement teams to drive digital transformation initiatives.

Performance & Quality

  • Deliver high-quality, compliant publication and educational materials within agreed timelines.

  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in medical communication for assigned therapeutic areas.

  • Provide strategic input into medical communication plans, including drafting scientific platforms, lexicons, and communication objectives.

  • Recommend and implement process improvements across teams and departments.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with regional/area scientific communication teams to identify publication needs.

  • Partner with medical teams to develop customized and impactful deliverables.

  • Define and execute stakeholder engagement strategies aligned with business objectives.


About You

Experience

  • 9+ years of experience in medical communications (publications, medical education) within pharmaceutical/healthcare or academia.

  • 4+ years in a leadership or mentoring role preferred.

Skills

  • Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently and in team settings.

  • Expertise in therapeutic area/domain knowledge, publication submission, and project management.

Education

  • Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.

  • Medical degree is desirable.

Languages

  • Excellent command of English (spoken and written).


Why Join Us?

At Sanofi, you’ll pursue progress and discover extraordinary. We’re committed to helping you grow, think faster, and push boundaries while delivering better science, outcomes, and medicines.

  • Inclusive Culture: Equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

  • Career Growth: Opportunities to learn, lead, and make a real impact in global healthcare.

  • Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to life-changing innovations that improve lives worldwide.

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