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Scientific Lead

5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 July 1, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Sc. or M.Pharm 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

 

Scientific Lead – Medical Communications | Novartis, Hyderabad (Hybrid)

Job Summary:

Join Novartis as a Scientific Lead – Medical Communications, where you'll drive scientific excellence across a portfolio of complex therapeutic areas. In this high-impact leadership role, you will ensure the quality, accuracy, and strategic alignment of all scientific content for global medical communication deliverables. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals passionate about scientific storytelling, stakeholder management, and mentoring writing teams.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and guide scientific content development across medical communications for designated therapeutic areas.

  • Ensure alignment with product communication strategy and learning objectives.

  • Lead faculty and client discussions regarding scientific content and strategic messaging.

  • Maintain deep understanding of therapeutic landscapes and competitor positioning.

  • Train and mentor writing teams on complex scientific topics and content quality.

  • Develop and review slide decks, publications, symposia content, and advisory board materials.

  • Support scientific planning, proposal development, and new business pitches.

  • Ensure regulatory compliance, including adherence to GPP3 and internal SOPs.


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Education: Degree in healthcare or life sciences; PhD, PharmD, or MD preferred.

  • Experience: Minimum 5 years in medical communications (agency or pharma).

  • Proven expertise across a wide range of med comms deliverables.

  • Experience leading scientific planning and content strategy.

  • Strong knowledge of scientific literature, therapeutic landscapes, and regulatory guidelines.

  • Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

  • Experience in digital communications and cross-functional collaboration is desirable.


Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation (salary not disclosed).

  • Access to comprehensive professional development via Novartis Life Handbook.

  • Inclusive, global culture focused on purpose-driven innovation.

  • Hybrid work model for flexibility and balance.

  • Exposure to international brands and cutting-edge science.


Company Overview:

Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical leader dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend patients’ lives. With a strong commitment to innovation, medical communication excellence, and scientific advancement, Novartis supports a collaborative and inclusive work culture across global operations.


Work Mode: Hybrid (Hyderabad Office)


Take the Lead in Scientific Communication – Apply Now

Be the strategic voice behind scientific excellence. Join Novartis and play a key role in transforming science into impactful communications.
Apply now at:
https://www.novartis.com/careers